Happy Valentines: Fudgy Chocolate Cakelets
Spur of the moment, I decided to bake a special Valentines dessert for my family thirty minutes before dinnertime. I wanted something chocolaty that would be on the table in 30 minutes. “Fudgy Chocolate Cakelets” is the answer. It took 10 minutes to whip up. Not only is it quick, it’s HEAVENLY (yes, I’m shouting). … Continue reading
Orangettes: Candied Orange Peel Dipped in Bittersweet Chocolate by Serious Eats
Does anyone remember the Pepperidge Farm Orange Milano cookies? They remind me of home. These Orangettes taste like an Orange Milano cookies. They are candied orange peels dipped in bittersweet chocolate. The orange peels transform from inedible throwaways to the taste and texture of orange candy. Really, they’re orange peels. The peels are blanched repeatedly to remove … Continue reading
“Superman” Cake: Yellow Cake with Chocolate & Peanut Butter Frosting
The hubs is now home after a month-long deployment. I asked the kids what to make him besides the Welcome Home banner. Their answer: a cake, a Superman cake to be exact. But there wasn’t time for that! Instead I combined two of his favorites: chocolate & peanut butter. I made a boxed yellow cake mix … Continue reading
A Lactose-Free Birthday (Chocolate Hazelnut Tofu Pie)
I’m planning a birthday celebration for a dear one, who has no tolerance for lactose. I combined three recipes to make one decadent dessert, which has an intense chocolate flavor, the consistency of cheesecake, and is, best of all, dairy free. It all started when I found this chocolate-raspberry tofu pie on EatingWell.com. I replaced the raspberries with hazelnuts, one of … Continue reading