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Mom’s Easy Fudge Recipe

My mom’s homemade easy fudge recipe is basically the best fudge I've ever sunk my teeth into. Easy Fudge Recipe My mom makes this homemade fudge every single Christmas—and only at Christmas—and while every year she makes it to give as neighbor gifts, she always keeps a ... continue reading... about Mom’s Easy Fudge Recipe

Lighter Caramel Seven-Layer Bars Recipe

Greek yogurt, egg whites, unsweetened coconut and fat-free sweetened condensed milk make these caramel bars a lighter version of the classic 7 layer bars. Healthier 7 Layer Bars Recipe Typically when you hear the words "baking" and "healthy," they're not in the same ... continue reading... about Lighter Caramel Seven-Layer Bars Recipe

The Best No-Bake Cookies Recipe – with Coconut!

These easy no-bake cookies are loaded with goodness and they're even a little bit of healthy. Old-fashioned oats, cocoa, and the surprise addition of coconut make these classic no-bake cookies (without the peanut butter!) the very best. No-bake cookies are a ... continue reading... about The Best No-Bake Cookies Recipe – with Coconut!

Classic Fat Witch Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Classic dark chocolate brownies from Chelsea Market's famed Fat Witch Bakery is a recipe every chocolate brownie lover should have in their "best of" archives. The BEST Chocolate Brownies Several years ago I was in a New York City photo studio above Chelsea Market, art ... continue reading... about Classic Fat Witch Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

German Chocolate Cake

This homemade German chocolate cake with its easy, sweet, and gooey coconut and pecan frosting is my all-time favorite. It's an easy recipe to make from scratch, and my whole family goes crazy for it. There's nothing more traditional in my long-legged life than the cake I ... continue reading... about German Chocolate Cake

German Chocolate Banana Bread

My favorite banana bread recipe gets a nutty chocolate chunk upgrade, making this quick bread a dessert lovers dream. To say I have a fetish with German Chocolate anything and everything is a severe understatement. Proof in the chocolate pudding is right here. I could try and ... continue reading... about German Chocolate Banana Bread

Vanilla and Chocolate Marbled Bundt Cake

Flipping through the glossy pages of Irvin Lin's baking book, Marbled, Swirled, and Layered: 150 Recipes and Variations for Artful Bars, Cookies, Pies, Cakes, and More, puts those famous images of Wonka's spectacular chocolate factory to shame. And as the creator of the blog Eat ... continue reading... about Vanilla and Chocolate Marbled Bundt Cake

4-Ingredient Pretzel Turtles Treats

Store bought caramels pretzel bites are dipped in chocolate and topped with nuts for a super fast, no-bake gooey caramel treat. "You need to try one of these." "Mooooom! You know I can't eat pretzels. Or caramel. Or nuts." "But, you've been helping me make them. Your braces will ... continue reading... about 4-Ingredient Pretzel Turtles Treats

Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie treats get jazzed up with creamy peanut butter, a layer of smooth dark chocolate, and a sprinkling of flaky salt, for the ultimate marriage of chocolate and peanut butter! My family has a favorite quote from The New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. It's become our ... continue reading... about Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

4 Ingredient Ice Cream Pie with Peanut Butter Krispie Crust

Use whatever store bought or homemade ice cream you desire to fill this crispy, peanut butter crust for a super easy dessert. The note with an asterisk at the bottom of the recipe reads, "*green peppermint choc. chip is gram's fave." Apparently my grandma had some pretty wild ... continue reading... about 4 Ingredient Ice Cream Pie with Peanut Butter Krispie Crust

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

These dense and chewy coconut macaroons are dipped in dark chocolate for the ultimate decadent treat, and they also feature a fun crunchy surprise in the center! Easy Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Chocolate. It's one of my favorite ingredients in the kitchen. This post is ... continue reading... about Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Raspberry and Chocolate With Almonds Grilled Cheese

Havarti cheese, creamy mascarpone, tart raspberries, milk chocolate with almonds and orange zest get melty and gooey pressed in between hunks of angel food cake in this surprising and delicious take on grilled cheese. Grilled Cheese—it’s standard fare at our house. Savory? Sure! ... continue reading... about Raspberry and Chocolate With Almonds Grilled Cheese

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn and Cashews

White chocolate, salty cashews, and refreshing peppermint oil make for a surprising trifecta of flavors for this festive popcorn you won't be able to stop snacking on! It's also perfect for stocking stuffers and gift giving. December brings out the best in all of us with the ... continue reading... about White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn and Cashews

Chocolate Dipped Almond Cookies and Santa’s Milk Drive

These simple and decadent almond cookies are sandwiched between a layer of rich dark or milk chocolate filling and are then dipped in dark or white chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts or crushed peppermint candy for a delicious crunch. This whole thing started with my wish ... continue reading... about Chocolate Dipped Almond Cookies and Santa’s Milk Drive

Swirled Mascarpone Brownies with Hazelnuts

Me and my mom. The love of chocolate runs in our DNA. Maybe she passed her love of the cacao to me through her umbilical cord. Or maybe she transferred her chocolate loving cravings to me with each chocolate shake we’d get at Arctic Circle with a side of burgers and ... continue reading... about Swirled Mascarpone Brownies with Hazelnuts

Crushing on Ashley McLaughlin of Edible Perspective and Boston Cream Doughnuts Plus a Giveaway

Ashley McLaughlin started her blog Edible Perspective in 2009, out of sheer boredom. She knew nothing about photography and not much more about cooking. Now she's a food blogging cookbook author and knows a thing or two about these gluten-free Boston Cream Doughnuts. Why? Because ... continue reading... about Crushing on Ashley McLaughlin of Edible Perspective and Boston Cream Doughnuts Plus a Giveaway

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

So here's a question for you. When you were a kid, why did savory foods always get segregated from one another and how come it never was—and still isn't—the case with sweets? Remember when you didn't like your food to touch each other? How the lunch room divided trays were a ... continue reading... about Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and 10 Romantic Pasta Dishes

Most gals yearn for chocolate. Put me in the “yes” category on that one. Romantic dinner for two? The occasion definitely calls for pasta. Combine these two ingredients for a romantic Valentine’s Day and wha-la! Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce. Chocolate pasta? ... continue reading... about Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and 10 Romantic Pasta Dishes

Apple and Pear Chocolate Hand Pies

Valentine's Day. Just knowing that someone loves you should be enough. But...if that's the case...then why is it so much fun to give, and get, a little love? I vividly remember my 3rd grade Valentine's Day. My doily and construction heart decorated valentine's box eagerly ... continue reading... about Apple and Pear Chocolate Hand Pies

Spicy Chocolate Bark with Chipotle and Almonds

Sweet treats don’t have to be time consuming. They just have to be good. In my book there’s nothing quite as simple, and definitely not as good, as a decadent, rich chocolate. Hit it with a little Chipotle spice and a salty crunch and man oh man, I go weak in the knees. Sounds ... continue reading... about Spicy Chocolate Bark with Chipotle and Almonds

Dark Chocolate Brownies Plus Friday Faves

In my book, there's just one rule to live by: The more chocolate the better. These Dark Chocolate Brownies leave me praising the Cocoa Goddesses. Hallelujiah. It's kind of like kid treat week, where we started off with Stuffed Pizza Rolls (Did you enter? Today is the last day ... continue reading... about Dark Chocolate Brownies Plus Friday Faves

German Chocolate Brownies In a Jar Plus Friday Faves

It's no secret for anyone who knows me that I am a chocolate girl when it comes to sweets. I have no problem passing up a Sour Patch Kid or Cherry flavored gummi bear. But pass a piece of chocolate in front of my face and it's all but certain to be gone in a heartbeat. Or a mouth ... continue reading... about German Chocolate Brownies In a Jar Plus Friday Faves

S’mores in a Jar and Friday Faves

Looking down at my calendar, I’m stunned to see it’s already Friday. The week has flewwwn by, thanks to lots of catch up after a great trip to Monterey earlier in the week with a group of other bloggers to tour the fields of Dole Salads (I hope you didn't miss the Instgrammed ... continue reading... about S’mores in a Jar and Friday Faves

Crushing On Lauren Brennan of Lauren’s Latest, a Giveaway and Chocolate Cream Pie

I’m so happy to share Everyday Ingredients, Extraordinary Meals: 30 Ridiculously Simple Family Favorite Recipes with you, and the chance to win a copy of your own. But first a love letter to it’s author, Lauren of Lauren’s Latest. When bloggers connect with their readers by ... continue reading... about Crushing On Lauren Brennan of Lauren’s Latest, a Giveaway and Chocolate Cream Pie

Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: Unexpected Rewards

In a world where work is sometimes hard, long and sometimes unappreciated, it’s important to give—and get—unexpected rewards along the way. My workplace has changed in a big way over the past year. I’ve transitioned from 20 years of working for someone else to finally taking ... continue reading... about Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: Unexpected Rewards

Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party

It’s been a long, snowbound winter, and while the new rush of spring has officially arrived—along with blooming daffodils and bright colored shorts and cute strappy flip flops begging me to buy...Buy...BUY!—I’m still hanging onto the last few weeks of family and friend time in ... continue reading... about Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party

Stout Chocolate Brownies Plus 20 More Great Stout Recipes

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin As you'll find out when you ask me over for dinner sometime—which I'm hoping you certainly would consider because on a good night I can be a pretty darn entertaining dinner guest and just might ... continue reading... about Stout Chocolate Brownies Plus 20 More Great Stout Recipes

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