Today I want to share with you this old favourite: baked mars bars. This recipe is a baked version of the Scottish treat, deep fried Mars bars. It is a pastry wrapped, ooey-gooey delicious melted chocolate bar that is topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It sounds good because, yeah– you got it– […]
For almost as long as I can remember, peanut butter balls have been a staple part of my family’s traditional Christmas baking. Somehow, they often end up being one of the last things to get made and one of the first things to get eaten! If you’re a fan of Reese’s peanut butter cups, you’ll […]
Ah, truffles. The chocolate version of butter. This recipe for easy dark chocolate truffles is everything you’ve dreamed truffles should be and more. And well… You can’t get much simpler: These truffles are made with only 2 ingredients (+whatever you want to roll/dip them in). I once heard of making truffles with equal parts chocolate […]
Today I want to give you my best tips for how to dip truffles in chocolate… the easy way! One of my most popular posts on this blog has been my Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles recipe. The reason for that, I’m guessing, is because– true to its name– it’s easy to make, and it’s delicious! […]
Roasted pumpkin seeds is one of the simplest things to make on earth, and while it doesn’t really need a recipe… it’s somehow one of those things that can keep you guessing year after year. “Did I add enough salt?”, “How long do I bake these for again?”, and “I wish I had a recipe!” […]
Have you ever been intimidated by holiday baking because, let’s face it, it’s just a lot of work? I have; and I love baking! (And on top of that, I love making large quantities – which is intimidating on its own)! Sometimes it seems like the intimidation factor in life is enough to keep us […]
Imagine a chocolate chip cookie that always melts in your mouth, even after it has cooled. Imagine chocolate in the cookie that is always soft and gooey, with caramel undertones and a smooth texture. Well, imagine it no more: such a thing exists, and it exists in this delicious homemade fudge cookie recipe. These fudge […]
This recipe for chipotle cheddar bagels is a much hotter version of my Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels (which are surprisingly a lot more about the jalapeño flavour than heat). That said, if you’re a fan of spicy– these are the bagels for you! The spice level isn’t overwhelmingly hot, granted; but definitely enough to make your mouth […]
I have said before that I think the best souvenirs are recipes, and today I’d like to share with you one of those. When I was in Germany, I came to love and look forward to eating lebkuchen every Christmas, and my favourite ones were always either dipped or coated in chocolate. What are lebkuchen? […]
Here’s a little twist on the traditional cinnamon raisin bagel: cranberry cinnamon bagels! While it’s true that I love cinnamon raisin bagels, this cranberry version is a delightful variation. It’s a holiday spin to a classic recipe! One of these slightly sweet, cinnamon scented and sugar dusted bagels is a beautiful way to start any […]
