Waffles are always a treat for breakfast. I used to save them for lazy weekend mornings, since they seemed to take more time to put together than a batch of pancakes, but that all changed once I discovered that it was possible to make waffle batter in the blender. Using the blender, smooth …
Neapolitan ice cream is a combination of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice creams that are all in the same container. You can scoop it so that you get just one single flavor, or so that you get some of each element in every scoop. Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry are flavors that you …
Pecan pie is a dessert that is a staple of many fall dinner parties and celebrations, but fall isn’t the only time of year that I bake desserts using pecans. This Pecan Chocolate Cobbler is a wonderful way to enjoy pecans any time of the year! While most cobblers feature fresh fruit, …
I always enjoy desserts that incorporate – or are inspired by – Mexican chocolate. a coarsely ground chocolate that is made with coarse sugar (in fact, the chocolate sometimes still has chunks of sugar in it when it is in tablet form) and spices, like cinnamon and cayenne pepper. The exact recipes …
Fresh pineapples are one of my favorite fruits to have around. Not only are they good looking just sitting there, but the fruit itself is absolutely delicious and the fronds can be used to garnish various desserts and cocktails, too! I buy whole pineapples on a regular basis and use them to make …
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of tropical fruit flavors. They’re both sweet and refreshing, so they’re always welcome at my dessert table – particularly in the spring and summer, when the provide something of a “dessert vacation” on a hot day! This Passion Fruit Coconut Bundt Cake has two of my …
A few weeks ago, I picked up some perfectly pink Ruby Cacao from Trader Joe’s. These chocolate chips are naturally pink – thanks to a unique process used by chocolate maker Callebaut – and have a creamy, fruity flavor that has a distinct berry note to it. Although its color really …
Mojitos are a fantastic summer cocktail, with refreshing mint, zesty lime, rum and a splash of effervescent soda. They’re always a crowd-pleaser and it’s easy to put a twist on the basic recipe by adding some fresh berries to the glass and muddling them alongside the mint. These Blackberry Mojito Almond …
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