Silk and creamy, this chocolate pie got rave reviews. Although it may appear rich and dense, this pie is very light and fluffy, just like a mousse! September should probably be called pie month. It’s all I’ve been thinking of for the last couple of weeks. Apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie I wanted them…
Carmelitas – caramel chocolate oatmeal bars
Easy to make oatmeal cookie bars filled with gooey caramel and oozing chocolate, these carmelitas bars will make you weak to your knees! My notebook is filled with recipe ideas. My mind never stops thinking about new irresistible desserts or how I can put a twist on old ones. Sometimes I try a recipe and,…
Chocolate and vanilla pudding pie
Made completely from scratch, this chocolate and vanilla pudding pie is a breeze to make! So rich, yet so light and creamy! My family can not get enough of it! As soon as September rolls around, it’s pie season! Pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, everywhere you turn a slice a pie is tempting you!…
Chocolate chip cheesecake
Indulge in a creamy cheesecake bursting with chocolate chips to satisfy your cravings! Featuring a chocolate crust, creamy cheesecake and silky ganache, this chocolate chip cheesecake is one of my favorites! I have mentioned quite a few times my favorite dessert is chocolate cheesecake but I never told you the story about the first time…
Chocolate ganache cheesecake bars
Looking for irresistible cheesecake bars without all of the fuss? These cheesecake bars fit the bill! A simple graham cracker crust topped with a luscious cheesecake and finished with a drizzle of chocolate ganache. I keep saying chocolate cheesecake is my number one dessert of choice but the more cheesecake recipes I try, the more I think I love all…
Chocolate cake with coffee frosting
Light and fluffy cake with a soft and tender crumb, this chocolate cake relies on the rich flavor of cocoa powder complemented with thin layer of coffee frosting. Tiffany started pre-k today. It’s been a tough decision for us. On one hand I was so looking forward to having her out of the house and interacting…
Chocolate ganache cake
Only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time are needed to make this cake. Under the silky rich chocolate ganache you’ll discover a light and fluffy chocolate cake. I have an inexplicable, out of this world love for chocolate. My mind dreams of chocolate everything and anything all day long. Sometimes even at night….
Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream
A classic combo, chocolate and vanilla pair perfectly in these rich and tender chocolate cupcakes topped with a dreamy vanilla bean buttercream frosting. I’m glad I get to open this years’s chocolate party with this classic combo. A perfectly domed fluffy chocolate cupcake piled-high with a swirly vanilla bean buttercream frosting. It’s impossible to take just one…
Homemade moon pie cookies
Melt in your mouth graham cookies filled with homemade marshmallow creme and dipped in chocolate ganache – these moon pie cookies are what dreams are made of. Moonpies or moon pie cookies I really don’t know exactly what’s the correct name (or maybe it’s both) but what I know is that these cookies stole my…
Cherry Tomato Quiche
Chock-full of tomatoes, creamy ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan and fresh basil this flagrant and flavorful tomato quiche is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of my absolute summer pairing fresh tomatoes, cheese and basil. May it be in a toss salad along with other garden vegetables or in an easy caprese salad (or even skewers)….
Three cheese caramelized onion and bacon frittata
An easy meal that goes from fridge to table in less than 30 minutes, this three cheese caramelized onion and bacon frittata is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It may still be summer vacation but for me it’s one of the busiest time of the year. Between playdates at the park, enjoying some sun at…
Frosted sugar cookies
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth amazingness, these frosted sugar cookies are the made-from-scratch version of the store bought ones. Love at first bite! Since I started this blog, little over 3 years ago (how times flies!!!) I have made thousands hundreds of cookies but what makes my husband’s heart skip a beat are the soft, cakey sugar cookies…