Simple but elegant, this silky chocolate ganache coconut tart with a flaky, tender almond crust will be the center of attention to any special occasion. There’s absolutely no secret I love rich, smooth chocolate ganache and have been using it to fill a couple of tarts and have lost times how many time I ate…
Roasted figs chocolate ganache tart
Decadent, rich chocolate ganache filling, a nutty crust and juicy sweet fresh figs make this roasted figs chocolate ganache tart a treat for a special occasion. And not to worry, it is super easy to make. If I have to pick one, just one fruit towards the end of summer, hands down is going to…
Dill caraway rye bread
Dill caraway rye bread – Light and airy, with a soft crust and filled with caraway and dill seeds, this egg free bread is just what you need to make delicious deli sandwiches. I’m happy to be working again with Red Star Yeast and bring you a flavorful easy to make rye bread. I’m a…
Blueberry almond bars
Blueberry almond bars – Buttery cookie almond base topped with a layer of sweet and juicy blueberries and crumbled topping. A great way to enjoy both fruit and nuts in one bite. I’m a bad, bad organizer. I’m always doing everything the last-minute, and by that I mean editing photos and writing my post. Last…
Dulce de leche oatmeal bars
Only 5 ingredients needed to make these quick and easy oatmeal bars with a thin layer of chewy gooey dulce de leche. I love oatmeal bars. They are so versatile and one of the easiest treats that, probably, even my baby girl can put them together. All you have to do is add everything in the…
Chocolate chip breakfast cookies
Chocolate chip breakfast cookies – A combo between a soft cookie and a muffin top packed with mini chocolate chips and farro for a chewy bite. Chocolate chip cookies for breakfast it’s my kind of language. I mean, who doesn’t want to wake up to a warm soft cookie full of chocolate chips? Let’s not confuse…
Coconut kisses chocolate bars
Coconut creme kisses chocolate bars – Just like a magic bar but with a stronger coconut flavor and chocolate added to the graham crust Raise your hand if you have leftover Easter candy. I should probably raise both my hands. I still have leftover Halloween and Christmas candy. For me candy it’s mostly considered an…
Whole Wheat Potato Bread
I’m not Irish but I like the green decorations spread throughout the stores and malls. I love the clover light my neighbors are having in front of the house. I wonder which one of them is Irish. My favorite color is green, so it’s no surprise I like St. Patrick. I’m not a big fan…
Eggless ricotta carrot cake
An easy recipe from eggless ricotta carrot cake. The ricotta cheese and shredded carrot make this cake soft and tender with a spicy kick from the cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger Carrot cake is one of those cakes I rarely make, for obvious reasons : there’s no chocolate involved. With chocolate bags and bars overflowing my pantry it’s always easier to whip…
Flatbread with roasted tomatoes
Flatbread with roasted tomatoes – easy to make and full of flavor from the tomatoes which are roasting while the bread bakes. I have lots of memories about my Grandma, but most of them involve bread baking. She loved baking bread for our big family. She’d start by sifting the flour in the big oval…
Chocolate Rum Snowballs
Today’s cookies are brought by Valerie of Une gamine dans la cuisine. I’ve known Valerie’s blog just for a little while but it was love at first sight. I adore her photography style, the mood she sets in her photos. Plus she loves chocolate and baking (and she’s a Virgo just like me), so we instantly became friends….
Butterscotch + Brown Butter Shortbread
Today’s cookies are brought by Faith of An edible mosaic. Faith a good friend of mine and not only does she have a gorgeous blog but she just published her first cookbook : An Edible Mosaic – Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair. Her blog is filled with beautiful photos and tempting recipes. Both sweets and savory, she…