Homemade marshmallows are the perfect holiday treat. Beautiful snow-colored squares that are pillowy soft and oh so fluffy. And you will be amazed by how they taste so much better than the packaged variety. Follow this recipe and learn how to make your very own marshmallows. Are Homemade Marshmallows Worth It? If making marshmallows isn’t…
Decadent Delights
Cranberry Christmas Cake
Cranberry Christmas Cake is a magical winter wonderland studded with fresh cranberries and warming winter spices. This post is sponsored by Challenge Butter, but all opinions are 100% my own. There are so many things to love about the holiday season. The music, the cheerful decor, and all of the food. And while December 25th is a…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Recipe
Thank you PEBBLES™ Cereal for sponsoring this post. PEBBLES™ Cereal is gluten-free and a great inclusive option for your family! Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares are a delicious gluten-free treat the entire family will love! Growing up, my Saturday mornings were all about watching reruns of The Flintstones cartoon while eating PEBBLES™ Cereal for breakfast….
Pavlova with Pomegranate Pears + Video
Pavlova with Pomegranate Pears is the perfect fall and winter dessert! A striking presentation that is a true feast for the eyes, this delectable dish is also full of amazing flavors. This post has been sponsored by Happy Egg Co. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pomegranate poached pears are one of the things…
Graveyard Pudding Cups
These Graveyard Pudding Cups are a spooktacular Halloween treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat! October is in full swing, and that means my house is officially Halloween central! Decorations are up, spooky music is playing, and we are busy making all sorts of festive treats. And one of my…
Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes + Video
With this Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes recipe, you can enjoy the famous bakery’s delectable strawberry cupcakes in the comfort of your own home! This post was originally published April 2nd, 2012. When Sprinkles Cupcakes opened in La Jolla (a mere 15 minute drive from my house) a year and a half ago, I was elated. And yes,…
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Brownies
These Peanut Butter Swirled Brownies are rich and decadent twist on a favorite treat. Featuring layers of chunky peanut butter, silky cream cheese and fudgy brownies, they make a perfect addition to your dessert table. I didn’t think it was possible to improve upon my all-time best recipe for brownies. But then one day, as…
S’mores Dessert Layer Cake
This S’mores Layer Cake Recipe is a truly delectable S’mores dessert. Enjoy your favorite taste of summer all year long. No campfire required! No, this gorgeous creation is not a giant marshmallow (though it certainly looks like one). This is a delicious rich chocolate cake with graham cracker crust. The layers of cake alternate with…
Best Homemade Pizookie
This recipe for the Best Homemade Pizookie is every bit as delectable as the infamous restaurant favorite. Not only is the word pizookie fun to say, making your very own homemade pizookie is quick, easy and a whole lot of fun! What is a Pizookie? If you aren’t familiar with the pizookie, it is a pizza-sized…
Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day in style by serving up this utterly sophisticated Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart. With a delectable chocolate shortbread crust, luscious caramel filling, toasted hazelnuts, and decadent chocolate ganache, this Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart truly is the ultimate indulgence. I happen to think that chocolate and caramel is such a divine pairing. And…
Heart Brownie Cake
To me, nothing says Valentine’s Day like hearts, chocolate and roses. And that is exactly why I am planning to celebrate this special day with this stunning Heart Brownie Cake. Rich, decadent and chocolately, this heart-shaped brownie cake is topped with a beautiful rose-inspired cream cheese frosting. And while piping the rose pattern may seem…
Ombre White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ombre White Chocolate Covered Strawberries are elegant, delicious and surprisingly easy to make. I love how using white chocolate to create a lovely pink ombre effect puts a unique and modern twist on a classic Valentine’s Day dessert. This is actually one of the recipes that I made for my new cookbook, Decadent Fruit Desserts,…
Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Chocolate lovers, this is the recipe for you! This Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting is so rich and so decadent it will satisfy even the most die hard chocoholics. I think we can all agree that it’s not really a celebration unless there is cake. And in my house, chocolate cake is what…
Double Chocolate Biscotti
These Double Chocolate Biscotti are destined to become your new favorite holiday cookie. Festive and flavorful, they are ideal for cookie swaps, party dessert platters and for gifting to all those chocoholics in your life. I absolutely love giving homemade edible gifts at Christmastime, and biscotti really are perfect for gifting. Making them is quite…
Short Rib Ragu-Homemade Pasta
There is nothing quite like a delicious bowl of Short Rib Ragu on a plate of homemade pasta. Now, with Gourmia, you can make a fresh batch of pasta at home faster than it would take you to get to the store. I have made countless batches of fresh pasta by hand and each time…
Baked Apple “Apple Crisp”
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Chocolate Peppermint Brookies
Yesterday I learned multiple life lessons. One- trust your gut. Two- always keep a clean kitchen and living room. Three- baked goods make a great Thank You gift. I was supposed to be galavanting around San Francisco right now trying fabulous new foods and hopefully connecting with new brands. Well, on Sunday night, my dear…
Greek Lamb Pita Sandwiches
Now that the holidays are almost over, I feel that we can start on my next favorite thing to make…man food. I love cooking for groups of men, especially while they are immersed in a football game. Even though they generally inhale the items in two bites or less, they are always so appreciative of…
Sweet Potato and Pecan Dinner Rolls
A few weeks ago I was asked to review Rick Rodger’s new cookbook, The Big Book of Sides. Seeing as how he is an award winning author, I knew it would be good. With more than 450 recipes, there is really something for everyone. This book could not have come out at a better time….
Black Forest Cupcakes
A delicious mini version of a fabulous European cake! These Black Forest Cupcakes take little time to prepare, but present as a fancy intricate dessert! Last week was a nightmare. I can officially say that the Plague of the year hit our family and hit us hard. After a few weeks of someone being so…