OK, it’s time to go green! I think the Irish are onto something when they say, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” But personally, I’ve found that cupcakes and brownies can be a pretty good (if not better!) cure too. So, if you love treats like I do, and you’re looking for a St. Patrick’s day recipe, look no further! Here are our top picks for the holiday: (more…)
Gearing up for Valentine’s Day (so glad, I was starting to get post-holiday depression), and there’s no better excuse to try a new red velvet recipe. These brownies weren’t super sweet, so they weren’t my favorite, but both my husband and 9-year-old said these were the best treat I’ve made in a long while. Just like red velvet cake, the chocolate flavor is a bit milder, but the consistency is fudgy and moist, which I love. Also, in my experience these are much better the next day, which requires patience I simply don’t have. If you’re a fan of cheesecake brownies, and you don’t like sickly sweet desserts, you’ll absolutely love these! And they’re quite pretty, if I do say so myself. (more…)
I haven’t been a big brownie fan lately. Not sure exactly why, never quite the right recipe and probably too many of the boxed variety at potlucks, playgroups, and other such gatherings. I’d forgotten what a good brownie really can be. Luckily, my little Sam kept begging this month for marshmallow brownies, so I finally gave in. Man I’m glad I did! Made these for the first time and they were A-MAZING! I know that I describe almost all my food as rich and sweet, but these are near the top of the list. Still, with the walnut addition, the decadence is more than bearable, it’s absolutely divine. Oh, and they’re so pretty too, quite impressive looking if baked in a cute pan. They went too fast, already planning when to make and share these again this week! (more…)
Wow, it’s been such a long time! We took a family vacation to the Southern Hemisphere (Australia and New Zealand to be exact) for some sun this winter. Oh how I love hotels! No dishes, no vacuuming, not even bed making if you don’t feel like it. But, on the other hand, no kitchen aids or butter and brown sugar. They did have some amazing bakeries down under, and we managed to get along just fine on lambingtons and lots of Cadbury chocolate. But once we returned I went straight for this peanut butter and chocolate recipe. What a great way to make a comeback!! Rich, gooey, and delicious…pure baking decadence in every way. In my opinion they’re the perfect marriage of brownie and cookie. So completely satisfying. (Oh, did I mention that they’re easy too?)
Smooth. If I had one word to describe these brownies that’s what it would be. Followed closely by best, as in BEST BROWNIES EVER!! Some of us (who shall remain nameless) are not even brownie fans, but these are the absolute exception. (more…)
These little treats hit you with four distinct textures and flavors in one little bite. Sam and Eli helped me choose this recipe to share for the school’s teacher appreciation day. I thought they’d be fun for the kids to prepare, but not sure if it was an appropriate adult treat. The result was a very pleasant surprise! (more…)
