Another of my recipe developer crushes is Danielle at Rustic Joyful Food. When I first picked up My Heart's Table from my local library last year, this was one of the first recipes that caught my eye. Apricots in a chocolate cookie? I was intrigued! These did not disappoint! They're not hearty or chunky oatmeal … Continue reading Apricot and Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
Baking
Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
It's time I confess: I have a baking crush on Christina at Scientifically Sweet. Her recipes are fantastic, and her logical way of explaining the chemistry of baking helps me to understand it much better. Most importantly, however, her flavors are exquisite! Cinnamon banana bread is already one of my favorite treats. The addition of … Continue reading Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
My New Favorite Chocolate Cake
April's recipient of the Birthday Celebration Dessert requested a really good chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. I've had some decent chocolate cakes, but I wanted to find an exceptional chocolate cake. Something that would become my new go-to chocolate sponge recipe. Bonus would be a new go-to chocolate frosting recipe. I did a lot of … Continue reading My New Favorite Chocolate Cake
Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
If you like lemon desserts, this one is sublime! The flavor is delicate; not too sweet, not too tart. The cheesecake itself bakes in a bain-marie, or water bath, a trick for assuring it is evenly baked and doesn't crack. Candying lemon slices to use as decoration is optional, but if you decide to attempt it, they … Continue reading Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are one of the most popular traditional Easter recipes. Some say they originated in Greece, some say they were an English invention. Whatever their origin, these buns, decorated with crosses, grace many Christian tables as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Hot Cross Buns are delicately sweet; less of a dessert … Continue reading Hot Cross Buns
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Sometimes you just need a homemade chocolate cookie, perfect for those wicked chocolate cravings that I know absolutely nothing about. Obviously. Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies(Original recipe: Cafe Delites) 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder1 C white sugar1/2 C melted butter2 TBSP vegetable oil1 egg2 tsp vanilla extract1-1/3 C all purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 … Continue reading Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Did you know macaroons are popular sweet treats during Jewish holidays, like Hanukkah and Passover? They don't contain any of the forbidden foods for traditional Jews during these sacred celebrations. That's just a bonus, however, to the fact that they're absolutely delicious! Even though I'm not Jewish, I plan to make them every December and … Continue reading Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sometimes, a wicked craving for one of those huge Costco chocolate muffins hits you out of nowhere. In those times, I believe in preheating the oven, grabbing a bowl, and addressing that craving head on! This batter isn't excessively sweet; it's a good balance to all the ooey, gooey, melty chocolate chips. But don't underestimate … Continue reading Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
Maple-Glazed Blueberry Muffins
This is the first in our new series of Healthier Baking, exploring the idea of making delicious sweet treats without compromising too much of our health. Indulgence without the guilt! These aren't fitting for specific restrictive diets such as Keto or Paleo, or allergies like Celiac or Candida. However, they are sugar free, lower fat, … Continue reading Maple-Glazed Blueberry Muffins
Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies
Upon learning about the legendary New York Times/Jacques Torres chocolate chip cookies, I knew I had to taste them! However, I live rather far from Manhattan. So it was up to me to create them! The original recipe is a bit more complicated than your average cookie. It uses equal weight of bread + cake … Continue reading Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies
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