Chocolate Pecan Strudel Easier and faster than you might expect. Ingredients 1/2 package frozen puff pastry 1 whole egg1 tablespoon water 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons whole milk 1 tablespoon unsalted but…
Dessert Friday: Raspberries & Figs on Mint Ganache IngredientsFor the mint ganache: 3/4 cup heavy cream1/3 cup fresh peppermint leavesScant pinch salt 6 ounces 60% or higher chocolate, chopped For the fruit and servi…
Confessions of a Foodie/Fashionista: My Favorite Materials I’ve been shopping on Etsy for cufflinks, of all things. I think I’ve revealed my OCD before, but I’m trying to get a handle on this before I get too out of cont…
Dessert Friday: Raspberry Chocolate Pie For chocolatescifi … welcome to Xanga! Yesterday was my official 6 year Xangaversary. More to celebrate today: this is my 1,400th entry! IngredientsOne 9” pie shell 3 tablespoons g…
Dessert Friday: Cherry Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding w Ginger Crème Anglaise Ingredients For the ginger crème anglaise2 cups whole milk 1 two inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 5 large egg yolks 1/3 cup…
Fudgiest Brownies The fudgiest brownies ever; don't overbake these little beauties. Ingredients1 stick unsalted butter2 ounces [two 1 ounce squares] unsweetened chocolate1 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla ex…
Chocolate Espresso SoufflésThis chocolate soufflé is a recipe that I actually worked out of an old mousse recipe. It worked the first time I did it and I’ve never changed it. It’s one of the easiest, best recipes that I …
Super Bowl Sweet Rewards: Grilled Chocolate Sandwich Another recipe from the archives to serve this Super Bowl Sunday. If you use a skillet, freeze the sandwiches 15 minutes before cooking. Ingredients 8 ounces best-qual…
Dessert Friday: Mocha BarsCoffee makes chocolate “mocha” Ingredients4 tablespoons butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1 cup flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup e…
Dessert Friday: Chocolate FondueI served this last Saturday at the Night Before Nuptials party I hosted for my best friend Debbie and her now-husband Kenneth. Thanks for the good wishes, I’ll pass them on to the happy co…
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