I used to absolutely hate lemon desserts (obv the tables have turned now). I distinctly remember this fact becuase of the lemon meringue pie we used to occasionally get for dessert at school. I mean yeah I TOOK the pie (yo, I'm not turning down dessert) and just ate the marshmallowy meringue topping.
We've just returned from a week-long trip to Colorado. The magical land where the fruit stands line the mountain roads like mile markers; ramshackle shacks and buildings with hand-painted signs, heralding the juicy treasures within.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Sorry. Couldn't resist Warning: This post is going to get a bit food nerdy. I'll do my best to keep myself in check but you were warned. The problem with homemade ice cream, whether using a machine or not, is it becomes too icy.
Next to coffee and chocolate, peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite dessert pairing. Reese's Cups were practically the only chocolate I would eat growing up, and I only liked them cold. Actually, I still only eat them cold. I guess some habits never change.
Silk Almondmilk combined with coconut sorbet makes the perfect treat to beat the heat. Add a little garnish to the top the glass for some added fun. I love coconut. It is something I can't get enough of. Whether its fresh coconut, flaked coconut, or coconut milk, I'm in my happy place if coconut is involved.
Whoever perfected commercial buttermilk is part genius, part half-wit. On one hand, they found a way to mass produce a low-fat, tasty dairy product that makes loaves tender, muffins moist and scones split into perfection. On the other, they sell it in cartons with two to four times the amount most recipes require.
Remember the cocktail I made for you last Friday? Well, as promised here is the garnish that goes along with it. Ok... so they are a little more than just a garnish.
This has been the hottest summer we've had in Chicago for a long time. Really, really hot. I would take 50° over 90° any day, especially here in the Midwest where the 90° is accompanied by 100% humidity. But before I turn into a blogger who complains about the weather (too late?)
These are some of the best brownies I've ever made. Fudgy brownies with a cream cheese filling and Oreos baked in. That can't be bad. If you need a superstar brownie to impress a crowd, this is the recipe to do it. The brownie base is adapted from The Best Turtle Brownies, which I also ...
My kids looovvveee popsicles and at some point during the day someone always has a Big Stick or a red-white-and-blue Rocket Pop in hand. While I can be happy with a cherry-pineapple flavored Big Stick, I prefer more of a tropical taste when it comes to popsicles.