NO-BAKE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cups/350 grams granulated sugar ½ cup/120 milliliters whole milk ½ cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick) ⅓ cup/30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 3 cups/280 grams quick-cooking oats ⅔ cup/160 milliliters smooth or crunchy peanut butter (not natural) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract PREPARATION STEP 1 Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper. In a pot, … Read more

Strawberry-Glazed Cheesecake

Ingredients 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ¼ cups sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour 5 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, over room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 ½ (16 oz.) packages fresh small strawberries, hulled ¼ … Read more

Taco Lasagna Recipe

INGREDIENTS  1x2x3x 10-12 6 inch tortillas soft Beef Taco Mixture 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 pocket taco seasoning Pico de gallo layer 1 ripe tomato diced 1/2 red onion diced 1 green pepper or jalapeno finely chopped 1 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped Cheese sauce 1 pint heavy cream 2 cups Colby jack, Monterey Jack or mild chedder or mexican blend cheese shredded, i used cheddar and jack 4 tbsp butter Cajun season Garnish chopped … Read more

BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE

This Banana Cream Cheesecake recipe is made with a fresh banana cheesecake topped with banana bavarian cream! It’s smooth, creamy and full of the most amazing banana flavor! This cheesecake recipe is my new favorite and might just stay that way forever. It combines two of my favorite things – banana flavor and cheesecake. It’s … Read more

LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS cooking spray 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury® Recipe Creations®), divided 2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ½ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons white sugar INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or … Read more

Easy Chocolate Mint Brownies From Scratch

Ingredients For the Brownies: 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (1) teaspoon peppermint extract … Read more

Homemde Thick Caramel Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoon butter 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste Instructions In a nonreactive 3 quart pan combine the sugar (1cup and 3/4cup), water (1/2cup). Stir with a wooden spoon. Cover the pot and heat sugar and water on low heat until sugar is completely dissolved. 3-5 minutes. Remove the lid, swirl the pan to … Read more

Mississippi Mud Pie

INGREDIENTS For the Brownies 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks butter, unsalted 1 bag bittersweet chocolate chips, 10 ounces (I used Ghirardelli 60% cacao) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons cold brewed coffee 2 teaspoons pure Vanilla extract Cocoa for dusting pan For the Chocolate … Read more

Soft, Chewy and Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings: About 3 dozenIngredients:2 1/4 cups flour1/2 tsp baking soda1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter (at room temperature)3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1 tsp salt2 tsp pure vanilla extract2 eggs1 cup Ghirardelli chocolate chips1 cup milk chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl and whisk … Read more

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and coarsely chopped1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1 clove garlic, grated1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated1/4 cup mozzarella, shreddedcayenne or hot sauce to taste (optional) Directions:Mix everything, place it is a baking … Read more

Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Ingredients For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs plus 2 yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup sour cream 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder For the … Read more

Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf

While pumpkin bread is a classic dessert/breakfast/snack staple during autumn months, there isn’t really an equivalent treat for winter…until now. This loaf is perfectly moist, sweet and tart, and is the perfect thing to make when you’ve got friends or family coming over, or for when you just need a little pick-me-up to start or … Read more

CHOCOLATE CUSTARD HORNS

These heavenly treats will surely light up your day! Surprise your kids with the amazing taste of these Chocolate Custard Horns! Oh, man, you are so in for a treat! Feel free to tweak the recipe a little if you want. Have a beautiful day, friends and I hope you all love and appreciate this … Read more