Category: Dessert

Okay, I admit it… I have a macaroon “problem”. I just can’t seem to stop making different versions of what has become my favorite homemade cookie. The crispy exterior, soft interior, chewy texture, and coconutty flavor of those initial macaroons pulled me in, and the variations I’ve made over the past year have all been delicious. So when Deb…

Here’s a round-up of some recipes from around the web that I’ve recently made and enjoyed! In this casserole dish is BBQ Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese from Chocolate & Carrots. I used less barbeque sauce than Caroline called for, (just to suit my taste preference), but John drizzled extra on top of his serving; so if you really…

1. I’m currently in Kennebunkport, ME with my mom for the week; we’re enjoying a girl’s vacation with our dogs and I’m looking forward to enjoying morning and evening beach walks, hikes with the pups, meals that the boys (i.e. John & my dad) might not like, long talks, and an overall fantastic time with…

Halloween is right around the corner, and I am determined to enjoy the festivities despite the fact that I’m not dressing up this year. I suppose I could… but a) we’re not going to any parties and b) we don’t get trick-or-treaters in our apartment building. So instead of getting decked out in a costume,…

A little while back on Facebook, I mentioned that I was working on a raw, vegan chocolate pudding. I’m thrilled to announce that the recipe has finally been perfected! I don’t often make multiple versions of a recipe before posting it on the blog, but this one needed a few revisions before I was absolutely content….

I’ve caught salivation-inducing glimpses of these mini cheesecakes all over the foodie blogosphere lately, and finally made the decision to make a lightened version for a get-together with friends this past weekend. Yes, you read that cookie brand name correctly; I did not use the ubiquitous cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies that we all know and…

The blogosphere seems to have been bitten by the creamsicle bug. Jessica kicked things off with these wholesome Whole Wheat Creamsicle Muffins; Angela bestowed upon us her healthy Flu Buster Clementine Creamsicle Smoothie; and Ashley presented her version of Angela’s creation with a tempting Orange Coconut Creamsicle. Determined to come up with my own creamsicle-inspired treat, I set…

If, like me, you’re ready for a respite from rich Thanksgiving desserts but are unwilling to forgo seasonal treats, you will enjoy this recipe. After downing an overflowing plate of savory offerings on Thanksgiving Day, I loaded a dessert plate with samplings of sweet potato cheesecake, flour-less chocolate cake with raspberry puree, pumpkin pie, and…

I really enjoyed my Maple Apple Crisp, and found myself yearning for the sweet apples and nutty topping well after the baking dish was empty. Sure, I could have made another batch, but I thought it would be fun to take the flavors of the apple crisp and turn them into bite-sized treats. I used my…