By my latest calculations, there are approximately 3.5 hojillion chocolate chip cookie recipes out there in the universe, so you might be asking yourself, why do I need yet another one? Well, my friends, let me give you three reasons why you need this chocolate chip cookie recipe in particular: Nutella Rice Krispies crispy goodness Did I mention Nutella?! ...
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Coconut Almond Truffles
It's Monday. And Mondays require chocolate, right? Don't worry - I've got you covered! As a child, Almond Joys weren’t even on my radar: my favorite candies were pretty much all peanut-based (Snickers, NutRageous, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, etc.) This probably stems from the fact that my brother is allergic to peanuts. The only time we really had much candy was at Halloween—we got some at ...
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cupcakes
I find it interesting how in different parts of the country, certain holidays or celebrations are a much bigger deal than in other parts. Observation of St. Patrick’s Day, for example, seemed pretty minimal when I was living in California. ...
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
The first time I made truffles was about two and a half years ago. It did not go so well. They tasted fantastic, but it was a rather time-consuming and frustrating experience and only about three of them looked even semi-presentable. ...
Elderberry Linzer Bars
Towards the end of the summer, my uncle sent me a jar of his homemade elderberry jam. Without any clear memory of having tried it before, I was a little unsure when he told me that elderberries have a distinctive flavor and that it’s not for everyone. I really like it, though! The jam isn’t overpoweringly sweet like many store-bought fruit jams, and it has a nice sort of wholesomeness that ...
Cornmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Brandied Cherries
Chocolate and cherries are a fairly traditional combination. Alcohol and breakfast…not as traditional (except for mimosas, perhaps). But hey, since I’ve already gone there once with my amaretto poppy seed pancakes, why not another boozy pancake recipe? The flavor of the brandy comes through much more prominently than the amaretto, so I definitely wouldn’t serve this to any kiddies—these pancakes ...
Mini Poppy Seed Chai Pumpkin Muffins
Although I’m always reluctant to let go of summer, I’m pleasantly surprised each year when I am reminded of how beautiful fall can be. Having spent my college years in southern California where seasons have all but ceased to exist, I was awestruck by the brilliance of fall colors the first year I spent on the east coast. For me, there’s something so powerful about those crisp, clear days when the ...
Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate-Covered Raisins
My family recently had to put down our dog, Cookie. Cookie was the first (and only) non-goldfish pet I had as a child, and it had taken years of me begging for a dog before my parents agreed. At one point, in response to the counter-argument that my brother might be allergic, I tearfully asked, "Who cares if he can't breathe?" Clearly, I had my priorities straight: dog > brother. ...
Chocolate Fest 2013 (Chocolate Raspberry Cake)
I am a lucky girl. For my birthday this year, my boyfriend not only baked me a(n epic) cake, but he baked me a cake of my own design: two layers of dense, moist chocolate raspberry upside-down cake with a layer of chocolate raspberry ganache sandwiched in between and topped off with chocolate frosting!!! Welcome to Chocolate Fest 2013. I hope you brought your cake pants. ...