Fudgy Caramel Brownies
If anyone says chocolate and caramel in the same sentence I’m the first one to turn my head. To me, these flavors together make heaven. This is a decadent recipe that I have in my...
Spanish Churros with Chocolate Dip
Fried dough smothered in sugar and dipped in chocolate? Yes, please! Because my family came from Spain, I have a true love for everything Spanish including their desserts. I was lucky enough to spend some...
Italian Sweet Cannoli
Cannoli is such a special treat. Every time I go to an Italian restaurant I look for it on the menu. Every bite of a good cannoli is fluffy, airy and delightful with a nice...
Magic Layer Bars
These bars are simple to make and so scrumptious that they seem to disappear in seconds. The layers of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch meld with the coconut, walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk for...
Almond Crème Brûlée
I have a vivid childhood memory of using a spoon to crack through the caramelized top layer of a crème brûlée. What a satisfying sound! I found all the delicious, tiny vanilla bean seeds at...
Vanilla Bourbon Extract
Traditionally people use vodka when making their own vanilla extract, but I love to use bourbon. This is because the vanilla will have a much more well- rounded rich flavor along with all the vanilla...
Basic (in a good way) Pie Crust
This summer I have been baking a ton of pies. Mainly since the boys love them and also because for some reason, it makes me extremely happy. While making crust is often relaxing… there is...