I love a dessert that is served warm, a la mode. The warm dessert with the cold ice cream is a combination that’s hard to beat. Enter: this sweet, succulent peach blueberry crisp. I was driving on my way back to DC from Delaware, and there were countless farm stands along the side of the…
Chocolate Avocado Cookies!!
GUYS! Stop what you’re doing. This is not a drill. These cookies don’t contain ANY butter or hydrogenated oil. The secret ingredient?? Well, you’ve probably already guessed it– avocado! And these are not some ok-tasting-but-definitely-diet-cookies– these are DELICIOUS, silky smooth, super-chocolaty, more that satisfying cookies. If I didn’t tell you they had avocado, you would have…
THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE!!
It’s a common question– how do you make the perfect chocolate chip cookie? Butter or shortening? How much brown sugar vs. granulated sugar? Do I use more than one type of flour? There are so many factors! Well, consider your questions answered! If you want a soft cookie with the perfect crispy edges; a subtle…
Melt-in-your-mouth Cream Cheese Sandwich Cookies
Looking for a great dessert to bring to an upcoming cookout? Or potluck? Or…to your cookie jar? Enter: THESE Take velvety, smooth cream cheese frosting and sandwich a generous dollop between two super-soft oatmeal cookies bursting with toffee, coconut, peanut butter chips, and (of course) chocolate, and you’ll get these delectable, addicting cookie sammies. But…
Yona’s Jonah Cochon555 DC Prince of Porc!
Jonah Kim of Yona wins the Prince of Porc at the 2016 Cochon 555 in Washington, DC! Cochon 555 is one of my favorite events, period. “The 2016 tour continues to further the conversation of heritage pigs on dinner tables across the nation.” It takes the idea of farm-to-table to a whole new level. The…
Homemade French Bread + Avocado Goat Cheese Appetizer
What’s better than fresh-baked bread? The smell instantly makes your stomach growl. The taste is so fresh. Texture is light and soft. mmmm First, we’re going to make this herbed French bread ^^ Then, I’ll walk you through turning it into the perfect at-home happy hour appetizer with goat cheese, avocado, and pistachios: The bread!…
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes!
Mmmmm. See those creamy mashed potatoes? Oh wait, guess what? They’re made from cauliflower!! That’s right– it’s a super creamy, flavorful, HEALTHY cauliflower mash. That looks and tastes just like mashed potatoes. The ingredients? Cauliflower, plain Greek yogurt, seasonings, and.. that’s it!! They taste so indulgent and yet are so good for you. Let’s make ’em! You’ll want…
Chocolate Red Wine Cake Truffles & Stout Brownie Truffles
You’ve had cake. You’ve had brownies. You’ve had truffles. But, have you ever had… These?! Behold: Dark chocolate red wine cake truffles with coconut, and milk chocolate stout brownie truffles with crushed peanut butter pretzels. I wanted to make something special to give to all the people I love for Valentine’s day. I came up…
Chefs Behind Bars is Back! And the Winner is…
Drinking for a cause. It’s a pretty great concept. Pay some dollas. Drink delicious cocktails. Vote with some more dollas. And bam! You’re not only buzzed, but you’ve also contribute to benefiting No Kid Hungry. No Kid Hungry is Share Out Strength’s campaign to end childhood hunger. Find out more about that, and how you…
Dark Chocolate Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies!
Happy Christmas Season! Man, doesn’t it feel weird that it’s already Christmas season? This year has flown by! Nonetheless, it’s here! The twinkle lights, Christmas trees, warm beverages, and of course, Christmas cookies. I love it all. These little cuties are my first batch of Christmas-themed cookies this year. Red velvet cookies with silky cream…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies with Pretzel Crust & Caramel Drizzle!
’tis the season for pumpkin everything! Apparently the fact that I think that means I’m “basic.” I’m not sure who coined that term, but, I don’t really understand it. I mean, I know people get really excited for pumpkin season. But who doesn’t like pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies?? Well, basic…
Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Frosting!
Aka: “Little slices of heaven” That’s the feedback I got when I brought these little beauties to a friend’s birthday celebration! I love birthdays. And as you may have guessed, like to create new treats to make for people’s birthdays. Don’t get me wrong– birthday cake is classic, and sometimes, there’s nothing better than your…
