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Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

September 2, 2016 By Holly 49 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

Hey friends, just popping in here for a late Friday night post. We had a little technical glitch with the blog this morning – so very sorry if you stopped by earlier! The issue seems to be resolved, at least for now, and we’ll be back next week with our regular posting schedule. In the mean time, I wanted to share this fantastic Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte. It’s only slightly modified from the original genius recipe by blogger couple Kevin and Amanda (I added a little french sea salt for finishing) and so rather than post the recipe, I’m just going to direct you over to their wonderful blog here.

I made this torte – which they call a pie – twice last week and both times it was gobbled up. The best part of the recipe is that it really is no bake! You’ll need a microwave to melt some butter, the stovetop (or, if you’re brave, the microwave again) to heat some cream, and a food processor for grinding up all those oreos, but no oven. I do recommend a torte pan with a removable bottom for ease of slicing and all around presentation but you most definitely could make this chocolate wonder in a traditional pie pan.

Now, it’s important to note that all the fantastic chocolate and peanut butter make it suuuuuuuper rich, so a very small slice goes a long way. In other words, it may not seem like it, but this dessert will most definitely feed a crowd. Plan to make it a little ahead of time as it is definitely best served chilled. It is also wonderful served with a light dollop of whipped cream, which ironically seems to counter the heaviness of all that great chocolate and butter. Do yourself a favor this holiday weekend and make one to share with your friends and family. You won’t regret it.

 

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Chocolate, Dessert, no bake, peanut butter

Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Tart

August 29, 2016 By Lane 52 Comments

Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Tart

Holly and I were recently tasked with providing the dessert course of a girls’ night dinner hosted by a good friend.  As you can imagine, we agonized over what to make.  Should we do individual desserts?  Ice cream? (I just got an ice cream maker-stay tuned) Cookies?  So many fabulous choices!  Ultimately we decided on tarts.  Holly did an amazing chocolate peanut butter tart that I hope she will share with us here soon.  To balance things, I decided to do fruit tarts.  I guess it was a good call, because I’ve had several requests for the Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Tart recipe…so here’s to you gals!…

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Blueberry, cream cheese, Dessert, lemon, tart

Cherry Rhubarb Crisp

August 1, 2016 By Lane 16 Comments

Cherry Rhubarb Crisp

You know those friends who have your back?  Those friends who, when you hint that you might be able to use some of the extra rhubarb from their garden, give you not only rhubarb, but also a split of their rhubarb plant to plant in your own garden?  Well, Amy and Peter are those friends.  Amy recently gave me a whole arm load of rhubarb, not to mention a rhubarb plant that then got planted in my backyard!  The only thing Amy asked in return was to see what I made with the rhubarb.  Well, that sure was easy, I made this Cherry Rhubarb Crisp!  So now my WHOLE family thanks you, Amy and Peter!…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Kids in the Kitchen Tagged With: cherry, crisp, Dessert, kids in the kitchen, Rhubarb

Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

June 17, 2016 By Holly 7 Comments

Bourbon Vanilla Whipped CreamSome recipes really are the simplest ones. Lane and I spent last weekend at her cabin with a dear friend (Hi Em!) soaking up the summer weather and doing a little blog work. In addition to some R&R, we had spent some time in the kitchen developing and testing recipes that we will be sharing with ya’ll soon! One of the easiest and most versatile creations to come out of that weekend is this Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream….

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Filed Under: Dessert, Uncategorized Tagged With: bourbon, Dessert, Vanilla, Whipped Cream

Oreo Sweet Cream Ice Cream

May 27, 2016 By Holly 1 Comment

Oreo Sweet Cream Ice CreamFor the most part, I tend to be a big believer in everything in moderation. I will never shy away from a gorgeous steak, a big beautiful glass of malbec, or a cup of the most delicious duck fat fries. That being said, I try to balance those meals with lots of vegetables and a healthy dose of exercise. Now, before you think me too virtuous, I have a confession: all moderation goes out the window when it comes to ice cream. Especially this Oreo Sweet Cream Ice Cream. …

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Dessert, Ice Cream, Jeni's, Oreo

Cinnamon Churro Cupcakes

May 20, 2016 By Lane 14 Comments

Churro CupcakeCinnamon churro cupcakes?  Did I say “churro” cupcakes?  Like those sinfully delicious pieces of sugary fried pastry you can get (for a dollar!!!!) at Costco?  Yep, just like that, but I dare say a little healthier (well, at least not deep fried).  I’ve been seriously craving sugar lately (which is a little different from my usual salt cravings, and also different from my crunch cravings, and maybe even different from my ice cream cravings…never mind, my cravings may be too numerous to categorize).  These cupcakes really hit the spot!…

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, Dessert Tagged With: baked goods, churro, cinnamon, cream cheese, cupcakes, Dessert, Frosting

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

April 8, 2016 By Lane 4 Comments

Celebration indeed!  This Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake will make everyone want to celebrate!

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

Ahhhh, vacation.  Yep, that is right, vacation.  Much needed, well-deserved, greatly enjoyed.  Don’t we all love going on vacation?  Well, my in-laws have decided to “winter” in Arizona 5 months of the year, truly living the ultimate vacation.  Unfortunately that means that they aren’t always available to celebrate my youngest child’s birthday on his actual birthday date (in February).  No problem, he’s now old enough to understand that not having grandma and grandpa here on his birthday just means presents in the mail (so awesome) and another celebration at a later date (even more awesome).  Who doesn’t love another celebration?…

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, Dessert, Kids in the Kitchen Tagged With: baked goods, Birthday, Blueberry, bundt, Cake, Dessert, icing, kids in the kitchen, lemon

Key Lime Cheesecake

March 18, 2016 By Lane Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for a decadent dessert?  Maybe for a dinner party, or maybe for Easter?  Search no more.  I have come to bring you what you are looking for.  I was headed to a dinner at our friends’ house not too long ago, and my task was dessert.  I am not much of a baker and I often struggle with desserts (although I sure do love to eat them!).  My daughter, the baker in the house, was gone for the day, so no help there.  I couldn’t decide what to make, but actually had a whole day to create, so I decided to make two desserts (it is just in my nature).  I chose this Key Lime Cheesecake from Crazy for Crust as well as Churro Cupcakes (don’t worry- that will be a post for another day…)….

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: cheesecake, Citrus, Dessert, easter, key lime

Molten Chocolate Babycakes

February 29, 2016 By Holly 1 Comment

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One of the very first books I got when I first started cooking was Nigella Lawson’s How To Be A Domestic Goddess. At the time, Nigella wasn’t yet a household name here in the U.S. I used to watch her first show, Nigella Bites, on Style Network (does that even exist anymore?!?). I loved the glimpses into London life and her quirky British sensibilities.  She was unabashedly in love with food and it made me want to cook everything she did! One of my favorite recipes from those early days – one that I still make today – is for Molten Chocolate Babycakes. In the book, she refers to them as “the acceptable face of culinary cute” and I couldn’t agree more. They are however, also absolutely delicious….

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chocolate, Dessert, Make Ahead, Nigella

Pomegranate Lime Sorbet

February 22, 2016 By Holly 15 Comments

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If you’re ever in need of a crazy easy dessert, this Pomegranate Lime Sorbet is most certainly a contender. The recipe was adapted from the November 2015 issue of Bon Appétit. In the magazine, they used the sorbet to make parfaits with labneh (a Lebanese strained yogurt – similar to greek style), pistachios and a drizzle of honey. As we were using the sorbet as a palate cleanser of sort for our recent dinner party, we chose to serve it simply in Meyer lemon halves, sprinkled with a dusting of lime zest….

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Dessert, Lime, pomegranate, Sorbet

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