Chocolate

mini chocolate & peanut butter cupcakes

June 13, 2013

I know I inherited my love of chocolate from my dad, but more recently, I’ve come to realize my infatuation with peanut butter must be genetic as well. Aren’t dads the best? They teach us things we’d never know otherwise, like how satisfying a toasted peanut butter and honey sandwich can be, or that a ...

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chocolate & cherry frozen yogurt sandwiches

June 3, 2013
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There’s hardly a summertime treat more nostalgic or fun than the ice cream sandwich. I’m also well aware that it’s officially bikini season, so I opted for petite sandwiches filled with cherry-vanilla frozen yogurt for reduced guilt. Triple chocolate cookies make these three-bite froyo sandwiches richly satisfying. Time-saving tip: make the frozen yogurt and cookie ...

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mini chocolate-cherry rolls

May 20, 2013
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Sweet rolls were the first type of bread I ever learned to bake, and remain my favorite. When I spotted a black forest loaf at a local bakery, I quickly decided to transform the idea into mini chocolate-cherry rolls. Sweetened with honey, a blend of black cocoa and unsweetened cocoa gives the rolls a deep ...

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chocolate-strawberry cupcakes

May 6, 2013
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Cupcakes are infinitely more fun with a surprise filling, don’t you agree? I layered my rich devil’s food chocolate batter with strawberry jam for a sweet and jammy center that evokes memories of carefree moments spent savoring life’s sweetness. Pink buttercream swirls make these chocolate-strawberry cupcakes almost too pretty to eat, though I suggest you ...

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chocolate-caramel graham bars

April 8, 2013
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If you’re in the mood for a 3-layer bar with a bit of nostalgia thrown in, look no further than these chocolate-caramel graham bars. While I love honey graham crackers, I’m not so keen on the preservatives used to keep them fresh, so I decided against the typical graham cracker crust. Instead, my from scratch ...

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chocolate-banana muffins

April 4, 2013
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Let me begin with a disclaimer – I don’t eat chocolate regularly for breakfast (I save that for dessert), and I’m not suggesting you should either. However, there are days that call for a bit of chocolate at the start – a lazy Saturday morning, or a special birthday breakfast. When those occasions arise, these ...

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chocolate pound cake

April 1, 2013
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Last week I realized I was lacking a go-to chocolate pound cake recipe, so I baked one twice. In three days. Oh, the life of a food blogger! Fortunately, my chocolate pound cake is lightened up with buttermilk and Greek yogurt, yet its decadent taste (think devil’s food chocolate) will satisfy even the most devoted ...

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cadbury easter egg phyllo cups

March 26, 2013
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I’m usually filled with willpower around candy, but Cadbury Mini Eggs are another story: I can’t seem to resist their charms. Last year I used the pastel eggs in a decadent Cadbury Easter Egg bark; this year I opted for a fresh spin on the traditional Easter nests by swapping the nests for flaky phyllo ...

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