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Name a more iconic duo than chocolate and peppermint! This chocolate peppermint tart has all the best parts of a York peppermint patty, with the sweetness cut by a buttery pastry tart crust. It’s incredibly simple to make and even easier to decorate with just some crushed peppermint and homemade whipped cream! Guaranteed to be …
For National Pastry Day I decided to make my first attempt at choux pastry! Profiteroles have been one of my favorite desserts since I was a kid, but making the pastry itself always seemed to be too daunting (especially after watching so many GBBO technical challenge failures!). It turns out they’re easier to make than …
It’s National Cookie Day! The holiday season is in full swing and these chocolate crinkle cookies are the perfect treat for sharing with your friends and family! Crinkle cookies look a lot more difficult to make, but are actually incredibly easy – the batter is actually very similar to a brownie batter, which is what …
I’m all about incorporating more protein into my diet, and smoothies and shakes are easy avenues for getting your gains on. I’ll usually make a simple shake using protein powder, but if you’re looking for a way to avoid the chalkiness of most powders or looking for more natural protein sources, this chocolate peanut butter …
S’mores are one of my favorite desserts but sometimes I’m too lazy to start a fire out back – this s’mores skillet is the best way to satisfy that craving! Just bake some chocolate and marshmallow in a cast iron skillet, dip in those graham crackers, and you’ve got a perfect, easy dessert! I made …
Brownies are some of my favorite dessert, because of how versatile they are – you can add Nutella, make them fudgy or cakey (I prefer fudgy), eat them with ice cream, add frosting, and really do whatever you want (check out my mochi brownies from last year on instagram). This time I’ve added peanut butter, …
Chocolate-covered strawberries are so decadent! It’s always so bizarre to me that they sell at such a high price point, when they’re really easy to make using your own chocolate and fresh strawberries. I’m definitely lucky to live near major agricultural regions of the country, where fresh fruit (especially berries) are easy to come by. …
Biscotti is the perfect treat in the morning with a hot cup of coffee! I love that you can incorporate a variety of toppings and flavors, and they last a very long time. These biscotti are actually going into a care package for a loved one currently deployed – if you’re thinking of sending them …
What the fudge, it’s almost Christmas! Anyone else feel like this year has simultaneously taken forever and flown by? I for one am definitely not sad to see 2020 go. Like most Americans my holidays look pretty different this year, but one way to keep up the Christmas spirit is by making holiday foods and …
My favorite dessert of all time is tiramisu! I’ve always loved the flavor combinations (who can resist chocolate and coffee?) since I was a kid, and making it at home is ridiculously simple. This tiramisu will absolutely impress your friends and family while you also maintain your sanity in the kitchen (we love a good …