Flourless chocolate cake with ganache has quickly turned into my favorite cake!!! Be warned: it is meant for chocolate lovers - it is bursting with dark chocolate, is rich, and fudgy, and it's topped with a chocolate ganache to really take it to the next level!! My version of flourless chocolate cake contains browned butter for an extra nutty complex flavor, and whiskey for another unique depth of flavor that really helps to make the cake extra special. However, these ingredients are both … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Brown Butter)
Is there anything better than a chocolate chip cookie? Soft, chewy, buttery dough that is studded with chocolate chips? I think not! Except, for when we can turn that favorite cookie into a gluten free chocolate chip cookie!!! I promise, you won't be able to tell that it's gluten free at all! Trust me, these gluten free chocolate chip cookies are insanely good. The brown butter in there adds hints of nutty, toasty, caramel-y flavors. It really makes this cookie shine!! I don't know how I have … [Read more...]
Green Beans Almondine (with Bacon)
POV: You are a huge fan of green bean casserole as part of your Thanksgiving menu, but you want something a touch lighter, easier to make, and you still want green beans. Enter green beans almondine, with bacon. Because adding bacon to things just gives me holiday vibes!! Green beans almondine is a classic green bean dish that is essentially cooked green beans that are served with toasted almonds. There are variations on this classic dish, of course, but the main components are always green … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Hello! GLUTEN FREE LEMON BARS!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!! Gluten free lemon bars are bright, sunny, perfectly balanced in tartness, and in sweetness, with a lovely soft crust. They are the ultimate dessert for winter, spring, or summer! I honestly can't think of a more classic way to showcase lemons. Maybe a lemon meringue pie, but other than that, lemon bars really takes the cake! What's great about lemon desserts, I think, is that they are meant for many seasons. During the summer, they are … [Read more...]
Easy Asparagus Frittata (One Pan)
I can't express how much we love this asparagus frittata. We have been eating it for lunch, dinner, and sometimes breakfast. It doesn't matter what time of day it is, this asparagus frittata makes a satisfying meal. Tender, creamy, cheesy, eggs that is filled with sautéed onion, asparagus and red bell pepper - what's not love about this asparagus frittata? It's bursting with spring time goodness. It's simple enough for a lazy weekend breakfast, or brunch - while still being special … [Read more...]
Chocolate Lava Cake (Gluten Free Adaptable)
Happy belated Valentine's Day, friends! This chocolate lava cake was supposed to make it to you in time for Valentine's Day, so that you could treat yourself. But I came down with a cold, that I am still trying to shake, and wasn't up for writing about chocolate cake and Valentine's Day. You see, I much prefer that a post is late than for it to not reflect my best self within my writing. Besides, do we really need a holiday for a reason to make and eat rich, luscious chocolate lava … [Read more...]
