Tag: chocolate

Chocolate Oat ((Cookie Butter)) No-Bake Cookies.

Chocolate Oat ((Cookie Butter)) No-Bake Cookies.

I didn’t think it could be done. But this classic cookie just got an upgrade & WOW!! This may come as a surprise to you, so hold on to your hat…this reno is a winner. I only modified one ingredient…this cookie was already perfect, no 

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake ((A cake that traditions are made of!!))

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake ((A cake that traditions are made of!!))

As far as food traditions go, this one ranks right up there! If there is a family gathering, a birthday, a reason to celebrate — or just because, chances are — this cake will be there. 

Cooking with Kiddos & Crayons in the Kitchen ((oh, and there is chocolate))

Cooking with Kiddos & Crayons in the Kitchen ((oh, and there is chocolate))

Every once in a while we have a sweet after dinner ((mostly when company is coming or we are celebrating)). I have 4 little sets of eyes that are keenly trained to detect the difference between dinner prep & dessert prep. All of the sudden, 

Recipe Review ((AND RECIPE!!)): Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cook’s Country Magazine

Recipe Review ((AND RECIPE!!)): Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cook’s Country Magazine

I love Cook’s Illustrated & Cook’s Country magazines! I always look forward to studying the newest issue! Each one is packed full of tested & perfected recipes, handy, time ((and $$$)) saving tips & one of my favorites parts: food and equipment reviews. It is 

Pecan Joys!

Pecan Joys!

This simple recipe uses just a few ingredients & some quick steps to create a delicious mouthful of candy that will remind you of a famous candy bar…any guesses which candy bar??

This must be what chocolate pudding tastes like in HEAVEN.

This must be what chocolate pudding tastes like in HEAVEN.

I can’t decide, is it the crack of the hard chocolate topping I hear when first breaking into the pudding, or is it the surprise blackberry tucked into the waves of decadent pudding and creamy chocolate wafers – or is it the perfect balance to the 

Heavenly Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

Heavenly Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

It’s halftime, game 7 and we lead by 3! As Shep said: “Mom, this is Thunder HISTORY, it’s crazy!”

See’s Chocolate Ganache

See’s Chocolate Ganache

The other night we celebrated Kade’s half-birthday. I made a simple recipe ((“Dinette Cake”)) from my vintage Betty Crocker cookbook. For the frosting, I used the ½ batch of leftover Orange Dream Buttercream I had tucked away in my fridge for such a time as this.

And the winner is….Sumo Dark Chocolate NomNoms

And the winner is….Sumo Dark Chocolate NomNoms

 I have been loving the Sumo season.

Brownie NomNoms

Brownie NomNoms

This recipe has been a breath of fresh air into a much needed morning routine. I don’t know, I may be the only one who struggles to force-feed offer my children healthy food in the mornings. I have blended, I have toasted, I have mixed, stirred—and waved