This Chocolate Stout Chocolate Cake is rich, decadent and indulgent! If you need a chocolate fix, this is definitely it! We have had some crazy weather here lately! In the last 3 days, sheets of hail have flailed down from the sky, blanketing the world with little pebbles of frozen rain. And days later, I sit…
Spicy Chipotle Peanut Butter Peanut Brittle
Yep, you read that right. 🙂 It’s the sweet and spicy candy that bites back. I say it’s high time we switch it up a bit. Bring a little heat into the kitchen! 🙂 And, if you like the sweet, spicy combo, this candy is an extra special treat. Not only is it packed with…
The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies
The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies is a cookie so full of peanut butter, it uses the entire jar! That’s my kind of cookie! My reliance on the internet is insane. Wireless went down. So did I. All I could think was “What in the world am I going to do with myself???” Bake…
Red, White & Blue Parfaits
These Red, White & Blue Parfaits are absolutely perfect for Memorial Day. Filled with blueberries, strawberries and low-fat yogurt, they are the perfect holiday treat! Aren’t these red, white and blue parfaits absolutely festive and so perfect for Memorial Day? These babies barely made being photographed before I quickly put down the camera and devoured…
Vanilla Bean Scones
Bulk, where have you been all of my life? Seriously, I am lovin’ me some bulk right now. Give me bulk and lots of it!!! Oh wait a minute. Not the around-your-tummy kind…let me just be clear on that. No, no no…I don’t want that kind of bulk. Nuh uh. Let me clarify. Bulk as…
Chocolate Stout & Marshmallow S’mores Bars
Camping is just not camping without the ooey-gooey, crunchy-chewy treat of campfire s’mores. I say s’mores plural because you can’t eat just one. And, there’s nothing wrong with amping up a childhood favorite and making an adult-sized version of it. I promise you – these s’mores bars are decadent, rich, ooey-gooey, chocolately goodness. Completely satisfying…
Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Passion. That was the topic for last week’s photography challenge. I stressed all week over what subject I was going to submit for the challenge. I have so many hobbies and passions in life, it was nearly impossible for me to choose! Yet, yesterday, as I was shooting for today’s post, it suddenly dawned on…
Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Wow! All I can say is WOW ~ and THANK YOU to MY READERS and VISITORS!!! I am honored, I am proud and I am humbled. Since starting this little blog a mere 5 months ago, my recipes and photos have been featured on Foodgawker, Tastespotting, Yummly and now TheKitchn!!! I was so shocked and…
Caramel & Macadamia Nut Tarts with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Oh my…do you know how much I love these Caramel & Macadamia Nut Tarts with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting? What word in that sentence is not to love? Ok, so maybe I could live without the ‘&’ and the word “with”. Let’s see. Caramel Macadamia Nut Tarts White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. There. That’s much better! …
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Mint Truffle Kisses
Isn’t it funny how easy it is to fall into old habits? Remember I told you that for the month of February, I was going to post 3 times a week and that Friday would be “CJ’s Photo Shoot Friday”? Well, that didn’t happen. Some how, some way, when I looked at the calendar last…