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...]
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Cut Outs)
Is there any other cookie more festive than a sugar cookie cut out that's decorated for Christmas?!?! These gluten free sugar cookies are just the thing you need to fulfill your Christmas baking, and decorating needs!!! The best part: you can't tell that the sugar cookies are gluten free at all. The cookie is firm, but soft and perfectly sweetened. The sugar cookies have a hint of warming cinnamon, and nutmeg - which are optional - to elevate the flavor of the cookie just slightly. I also … [Read more...]
Honey Glazed Ham (Easy)
Imagine: it's the holidays, and the smell of a sweet, salty, slightly smoky, honey glazed ham is wafting in your kitchen. Your mouth is watering, you are ready to sit down with your family, your friends, or whoever you're celebrating the holiday with and enjoy some honey glazed ham along with all your favorite holiday sides. It's the ultimate moment. The memories we cherish. I have this honey glazed ham especially in mind for Thanksgiving, but it would be perfect for Christmas, or Easter … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (6 Ingredients)
Is there anything better than a mug of creamy, chocolate-y, hot cocoa to wrap your hands around during the winter?! Yes there is! It's homemade hot cocoa mix!!! That's right! This is a recipe for making your very own hot cocoa mix. Once the bulk hot cocoa mix is made, you can effortlessly turn it into a bunch of cups of delicious, warming, hot cocoa!!! Are you READY for this?!?! You're gonna love this homemade hot cocoa mix!!! It's super easy to make, only requiring … [Read more...]
Potato Crust Quiche with Ham and Broccoli
Who doesn't want quiche for breakfast?!?! This quiche is so, so good. A potato crust made from bagged hash browns that's soft and fluffy with a crispy potato edge. The filling is creamy, eggy, and bursting with ham, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and herbs. It's rich, but light at the same time. It's the perfect breakfast, or brunch for any special occasion. It would be a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day coming up soon. This potato crust quiche would also make a great … [Read more...]
Easy Gingerbread Balls (No Bake)
Raise your hand if you like all gingerbread things!!! Now, raise your hand if you don't feel like baking or decorating!!!! Then these gingerbread balls are perfect for you! You bite into a crunchy chocolate shell followed by a soft and sticky, sweet and slightly spicy gingerbread filling. Yes, I think you want these in your life this Holiday season. Also, let's just ignore the fact that I have made a lot of ball recipes for the Holidays. Two this year, my rum balls, now these … [Read more...]
Homemade Vegan Chocolate Turtles
Here we are, in full swing of our Holiday treat making and I've got a good one for you! Homemade vegan chocolate turtles! Yes!!! We are making chocolate shop quality candy over here. It's way delicious, and surprisingly easy....and a little messy. But hey, isn't that what makes Holiday treat making so much fun?! You remember on Wednesday I shared a recipe for my easy vegan caramel?! Did you make it yet?! If you did than you get a golden star for being prepared. If you haven't made the caramel … [Read more...]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
Welcome to my very first gift guide on ze blog!!! Tis the season for shopping, so I thought I would help you out by sharing my favorite kitchen/cooking products that I use all of the time in real life. These are the tools and gadgets that I can't do without in my kitchen and I know they will be useful to others. But first, the legal stuff. Please read below: Disclaimer: all of these links are Amazon affiliate links. An Affiliate link means that if you purchase any of these products using … [Read more...]
Pear Mimosa
Friends, can you believe that New Year's Eve is only a few short days away? Seriously, where did 2015 go?! Did everyone have a good Christmas? Did Santa bring you everything you asked for? Did you spend time with family sipping hot chocolate by the fire place? Let me know; I'd love to hear the highlights of your Christmas! To celebrate 2015 coming to a close and the start of 2016 I just knew I had to make a special drink to toast with as the clock strikes 12. To me, some kind of champagne … [Read more...]
