Happy St. Patrick's Day! This is a chocolate version of my mother’s sugar cookies. The nutmeg adds an unexpected depth to the flavor. They stay slightly soft when cooled and are not overly sweet, so they work well with the powdered sugar (confectioners sugar) icing. Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Nutmeg Chocolate Sugar ...[ get the full recipe ]
I searched for Mardi Gras drinks and found a list (thanks delish.com) with Cherry Sazeracs, Hurricanes, Mint Juleps, and more. But I didn't expect to see Watermelon Daiquiris on the list. That's when I remembered I had a not so sweet (out of season) baby watermelon in the fridge and a lightbulb went off. ...[ get the full recipe ]
If you don't have any Cajun seasoning on hand, you can make your own. Try this recipe that I previously published on FoodieOasis or experiment with your own variation. The optional crushed red pepper flakes give it a little extra heat. Spices for cajun seasoning mix. Cajun Seasoning Recipe Save Print Prep time ...[ get the full recipe ]
Are you in the mood for homemade ice cream? If so, give this eggless recipe a try. It's creamy and a little icy at the same time, which I love. Chocolate Ice Cream with a Splash of Rum Save Print Prep time 5 hours Cook time 4 mins Total time 5 hours 4 ...[ get the full recipe ]
It's always fun to try new cocktails, and this one was a winner for me. I even included it as Evan's favorite drink in my novel, Thrill Ride. While I'm not always a fan of drinks with so much alcohol, this one goes down surprisingly smooth. Give it a try and let me know what you ...[ get the full recipe ]
I have always loved coconut macaroons. I get my love of coconut from my grandmother. Shockingly, she wasn't crazy about chocolate, but she was crazy about sugar and sweets. Over the years, I have tried several recipes for coconut macaroons, and given my love for chocolate, I have tried drizzling them with chocolate. But ...[ get the full recipe ]
Duchess Potatoes, with egg yolks, cream, butter, and parmesan, take one of my favorite foods---potatoes---to the next level!
For those of you thinking about making the cream puff recipe I recently posted, here are step-by-step instructions and photos you can follow. Try out the recipe and let me know what you think. Cream puffs, profiteroles, éclairs, and gougères all start with a dough called choux pastry or pâte à choux. Sounds fancy, right? Until ...[ get the full recipe ]
This is an easy version of pastry cream. Rather than being a traditional approach (most use cornstarch and a different cooking procedure), this version more closely resembles the filling used for cream pies. This recipe will fill one small 5 inch tart. You can double or triple the recipe to fill one large tart or ...[ get the full recipe ]
