After a recent day full of shopping, we decided to recharge at Coffee Bean. Upon entering, there was a large photo of their new Espresso Cream Cheese Brownies that immediately caught my eye. Espresso had been on my mind after finding out that my favorite coffee store, Nespresso, opened up at the very mall that…
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Cannoli Cake
Having been raised in an Italian household, Cannolis are essential. I remember my grandfather making them for any and every special occasion. You knew that if you woke up to the smell of hot oil, you were going to have the perfect dessert later in the day. Although I love the traditional cannoli, I also…
Sweet Potato Pie Swirled Cheesecake with Spiced Salted Caramel
This is a sponsored post brought to you by the NC Sweet Potato Commission. All opinions are 100% my own. Forget smothering sweet potatoes in butter and topping with marshmallows, this Sweet Potato Swirled Cheesecake with Spiced Salted Caramel is a new way to serve sweet potatoes this holiday! Not overly sweet and creamy beyond…
Margarita Chile Cheesecake Bars
A few weeks ago I was sent this lovely book from Melissa’s Produce. The Great Pepper Cookbook is your ultimate guide to choosing and cooking with peppers. With over 140 recipes, there will sure to be one that will please everyone! This cookbook is great and has a wide variety of recipes ranging from drinks…
Raspberry Cheesecake Swirled Brownies
I always like to have every palate covered at the dessert table. What this means is I need something for everyone. But I am in Spring mode, and fudgy chocolate brownies just seem so winter to me. I had to find a way to incorporate the chocolate favorite, but add something springy and fresh…
CrockPot Cheesecakes
I love throwing parties, yet I hate preparing for them. I always take a week to prepare my meal, but the day of, I am stressed out beyond belief. Cleaning, shopping, cooking ALWAYS gets done at the last minute. And getting ready….pfff…totally overrated, mascara and wet hair is a tell-tale sign that your hostess has…
Cookie Inspiration
I have been on a total cheesecake kick lately probably due to the chirping birds and flower buds screaming spring. Ever Easter my grandmother makes two of the most amazing cheesecakes ever! Roaming through the 99cent Only Store this week I came across a nifty bag of Nutter Butter pieces and my brain went crazy…
When Life Gives You Lemons- You Make Lemon Curd!
I love to shop. When I go out-of-town, I always go to the grocery store and find new ingredients to come home with, especially when we are abroad. At home, a trip to Whole Foods is like a trip to an amusement park, and my bill usually adds up to about the same that it…