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This homemade Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect winter drink to sip on this holiday season! With Rumchata, Kahlua, and a brownie-lined rim, this cozy winter drink will have you rocking around the Christmas tree all winter long! Nothing beats a rich hot chocolate, especially when it's combined with alcohol. One of our favorite...
Ripe bananas are the perfect catalyst for some classic baking. This recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a quick and easy staple to whip up if you have extra bananas on hand. Looking for the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe? Say goodbye to classic banana bread! For this easy recipe, we're adding some...
Say goodbye to boring breakfast recipes and hello to these Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls! These homemade cinnamon rolls are what dreams are made of, with warm chocolate chips, a creamy hazelnut spread, and crunchy pecans. Cinnamon rolls are easily one of the best breakfast options, with their soft dough and ooey gooey icing....
Quick, no-fail and a guaranteed holiday crowd pleaser! From goodie bags to decorating the dessert bar, this Mint Swirl Dark Chocolate Bark is the perfect easy recipe to master! This post was sponsored by Southern Kitchen to show off their classic selection of fine cooking tools - but the thoughts, opinions, and deliciousness expressed below...
Sometimes certain treats are just for the grown ups and this Spiked Mexican Chocolate Milkshake is certainly one of them. A blend of spiked and spicy mocha ice cream plus the bonus of a little more tequila anejo makes this a fun adults only recipe. On a sweltering hot afternoon in South Carolina, a group of friends...
The best part about summer entertaining is cooling off with a tropical libation. These Chocolate Dipped Boozy Pina Colada Popsicles are just what your next party needs! All the flavors of the classic cocktail, with just a teeny bit of the punch. So sit back, pretend a cabana boy is giving away free rounds, and enjoy one...
Uncomplicated and perfect in its simplicity, Flourless Chocolate Cake is a rich special occasion dessert that is perfect enough to stand alone. And better yet, it's really not complicated to make at home. Ever debated over dessert, agonizing over each of the delicacies on them menu, finally, making a choice, to sink your fork...
Creamy peppermint & Dark Chocolate Chip Gelato. With bits of dark chocolate and peppermint crunch candies, this is the perfect frosty treat for the winter weather. Ever get caught in a run of good reads? Like just want to curl up in all the cozy blankets and turn off all your Facebook notifications obsessed? I...
Looking to change up the classic chocolate chip cookie? This recipe is a bit heartier with oatmeal and delicious granola to add a little extra oomph and it's sure to be a hit when Santa shows up! {Jump Ahead - Right to the Recipe} There a days when I stare at the computer, and...
This recipe is perfect for using up those garden fresh zucchinis in creative ways. A small batch of delicious warm scones is a perfect unexpected gift to a friend or neighbor or a delightful treat to nibble on with your tea. There has been a cold snap in our weather. I landed from Nevada...
So, I was There was a moment a few weeks ago when I was on the border bout whether I wanted to make a GirlCarnivore worthy dessert. Something that mixed both the sweet dessert with the K9 craving that GC is known for. I came up with this little cinnabun of bacon. A sweet and...
A smooth creamy ice cream recipe that requires no eggs and is ridiculously easy to make. Add in toppings that you have on hand and enjoy. Start with this great chocolate peanut butter base and the sky is the limit! Summer is heating up and my obsession with ice cream is growing (and so are...
Chances are you have some extra candy hidden around the house that you need to use up (or with a holiday approaching, are about to). Why not turn it into something new to nibble on and make these fun easy chocolate Twix crunch bars! Best part? You can customize them to whatever you happen to have...
A simple and sweet moist coffee cake loaded with the bonus of hazelnuts and chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or dessert. No one tells you being an adult is going to be fun. You see all the big kid pictures, the rock, the home, the countless hours spent climbing the ladder to put food on the...
Start your day off right with these irresistible Oatmeal Pancakes! Packed with wholesome oats and chocolate chips, they're the perfect breakfast treat for a cozy morning at home. Hunting for the perfect breakfast recipes? Look no further because we've got a great recipe that will have you flipping with joy. Get ready for the best...
kind of. But really, really delicious cookies you wanna devour! There's a way to write a food post... food blog. Whatever you wanna call 'em. There's the to the point, don't mess with the science, this recipe is perfect and here are all of the reasons why. And that's cool if that's your sort of...
The 12 Days of Cookies and Cocktails Truth, I am writing this post in Cambodia right now and finding really hard to switch from hiking all over ancient temples with really awesome children to writing about these delicious cookies waiting for me at home.... With that in mind... There is nothing more classic than the...
 The 12 Days of Cookies and Cocktails These chocolate brownie cookies are for the chocolate lover in your life. They are rich and decadent. A cookie to be savoured bite by bite. Is your home trimmed for the holidays? Or are you calling it this year. Do you wait until Christmas Eve to put...
The 12 Days of Cookies and Cocktails Mix up the cookies this season with this melt in your mouth chocolate chip shortbread cookies. Two perfect cookies in one bite. There is something about the holiday season that brings out the kid in us. Just the idea of twinkling lights and garland, hot cocoa and carols....
Grab a bar, sit down. Lets have a chat about nothing to do with food blogging. Let's have a big, clear the air, what's really been on my chest talk. No, Dad. I am not pregnant. Now that I got all of you parents calmed down 😉 Let's talk about 2014 and my pursuit...
Because some of us aren't ready to give up flip flops and iced lattes. Because some of us don't want the pumpkin take over quite yet. And because I know at least one person in the room is not ready for Christmas themed pins. Yeah, that's right. In a world where all things caramel pumpkin...
These Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars are quick and easy to make and delicious. You may never buy granola bars again. Why are we Making Pretzel Granola Bars? You can just pick up a box of these at the store right? And pretty Cheaply. At least I thought so, but it seems like granola bars are...
This Chocolate Whiskey cake is a mature cake, not something for the kiddies. It's rich and heavy and not too sweet. And you don't need a lot of it. Some things just aren't meant to be. Take this cake for instance... I've made it three times now. I have the recipe memorized. Why? Is it...
Pudding is so darned convenient in those tiny cups that you can buy at the market. But they are no where near as good as the home made version. This Chocolate Whiskey Pudding is one of my favorites. The days are now a wee bit longer, and mother nature is finally kissing us with a...
This white chocolate mousse with Frangelico is a perfect dessert to show off with, without taking hours of your time. Â Rich, decadent, and oh so good. Â Worth the prep. Worth the mess. In all the craziness, I haven't busted open the cookbooks since October, for the Pass the Cook Book Club! I am super excited...
Peanut Butter and chocolate have a long and varied history together. Â Try skipping the Reeses this time and try some Peanut Butter Donuts dipped in soft creamy chocolate. Â Yeah, that. Real life happens. And that means that sometimes the dogs are playing happily in the living room while you clean up and you can hear...
If you love chocolate chip cookies, this one is for you. Â A skillet cookie to beat all skillet cookies. Â The biggest chocolate chip cookie ever (maybe). Â It's a single serving if its one cookie right? Dear Santa, it's been rough this year. I can't come up with a single idea for anyone. Normally I know...
Are you looking for the perfect pie to complement your holiday decor? But really just want some chocolate? Â Chocolate Mascarpone Raspberry Pie. Â Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. A few weeks ago I noticed this young unencumbered couple was spending far too many nights and far too much hard earned moolah away from our own...
Let's talk about that summer that I gained 10 pounds. This summer. And learned looking at the scale wasn't the most important thing in the world. I'm 5'2" - 5'3", 27, and let me tell you, ten pounds is a big deal. A huge deal. I'm not sure I will ever reach a point when ten...
Some of you may know this, but I sling comic books for a living. And let me tell you - there has never been a better time to be a nerd. Between the Big Bang Theory (and the 9 million people that ask my if I'm Penny and if it's really 'like that' every single...
It's time to relive your childhood fantasy of ice cream for breakfast! This Cap'n Crunch Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is everything you hoped it would be! I can remember early summer mornings where I would pour a bowl of Cap'n Crunch cereal and wish to myself that it was ice cream instead of milk in...
4th of July rocked, even though the fire works were cancelled and the locals decided to make their own. Sending my dog into fits... We had a happy and safe forth doing the things we love, riding and cooking. We got to relax and enjoy ourselves and have our first real 'day off' in forever....
One of my favorite treats as a child was a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream. I would swirl it about until it became soft then gobble it up. With this recipe, I found myself falling back into old habits. It's Monday - and the first day of summer! And that should mean a...
Marble Loaf Cake; there's something about a loaf cake. It's simple, classic, and reminds me of home. Nothing fancy, just simple flavors in perfect portions. Slices you used to steal for breakfast, and probably still do from time to time. We're baby sitting Goulda, my 140 pound rotty, again. She has progressed amazingly from the...
These Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a quick easy way to bring morning smiles. Â Bring on the butter and syrup! It's amazing what a little sunlight is good for. There are tiny blue flowers popping up in the weeds that are overrunning my garden. I am taking that as the imminent arrival of spring. If these...
Chocolate Goji Berry Granola bars packed with healthy fruit and nuts, held together with a splash of chocolate. I'm sure the calorie to heath ratio is a bit off, but so good. Granola is simple. Stupid simple. And yet time after time, I find myself throwing various boxes into the shopping cart or pre-made bars...
Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter. Â Did you have any idea that your crock pot could do that? Â Yeah, you've got to try this one. Want a classy at home date night for your loved one so you don't have to deal with the stress of going out and forgetting reservations on Valentine's day?...
One of my favorite movie lines is when McLintock, after an outrageous demand from his daughter to protect her good name, points a gun at young Devlin Warren and tells his daughter in a rather matter-of-factly kind of way, "Well, I'm your father, and I love you" while pulling the trigger. If you've never seen McLintock, this...
It's full on gift giving season now whether you're ready or not. Lucky for you, I was brainstorming with a friend of mine and we came up with the idea of a great little stocking just for foodies! If you are looking for some inspiration for your culinary inspired friends, we got you covered! Wine Pump  I can't...
Forget cake mix and make this easy Chocolate Bundt Cake! Chocolate lovers will be obsessed with the layers of chocolatey goodness spread throughout each heavenly slice of cake. Top it all off with a malty chocolate glaze, and this cake will cure all chocolate cravings. Looking for the best chocolate cake recipe? This chocolate bundt...