These Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are all things fall. Pure comfort in a cookie. To me, there is nothing like a chewy cookie with a sugary, crackly exterior. I adapted this recipe from one featured in Dorie's Cookies by Dorie Greenspan. This is an outstanding cookbook and it would be a great … [Read More...]
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Trader Joe’s Quick and Easy Caprese Ravioli
Do you ever have those days when you have no idea what to make for dinner? This Caprese Ravioli from Trader Joe's is one of my favorite solutions. The tomato, basil, and cheese combination is so fresh and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal for two. You can store it in the fridge … [Read More...]
Creepy Rice Krispie Monsters and Halloween Treat Bags
I created some Creepy Rice Krispie Monsters for Halloween treats this year. Prepare yourself. Maybe you should only read this post during the day. Later in this post, I'm also including a DIY for the cutest Halloween Treat Bags I've ever seen. These edible weapons were my unexpected … [Read More...]
Morning Glorious Muffins
I love baking muffins, and these Morning Glorious Muffins are my absolute favorite. I adapted this recipe from one I found in a magazine years ago, and it's basically foolproof. They are much like carrot cake, with the added texture of coconut and the warmth of cinnamon. Fill each … [Read More...]
Chocolate Chip Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies
I am not exaggerating when I say that these Chocolate Chip Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies are the best cookies I have ever eaten. It's already a fabulous chocolate chip cookie recipe anyway. Then you add the sweet/salty crunch of a toasted cornflake mixture and gooey, melty marshmallows. … [Read More...]
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce is one of my all-time favorite desserts to make and to serve. It is rich, creamy, and intensely chocolate! If you've had flourless chocolate cake before, then you know that it has a mousse-like texture and is really not at all like cake. I've baked it in … [Read More...]
Fresh Raspberry Coulis
Raspberry Coulis (koo-LEE) is a simple fruit sauce that I learned to make in culinary school. What I love most about this sauce is its beautiful red color. You can sweeten it as much as you like if your raspberries are tart. You can use other fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches as … [Read More...]
Strawberry Cream Cheese Santas
I've been making these cute little Strawberry Cream Cheese Santas for years and I wanted to post a quick how-to. You'll need fresh strawberries, 1 large can of pineapple chunks, mini chocolate chips, and long toothpicks. It's a good idea to get an extra can of pineapple because some of the … [Read More...]
