Strawberry White Chocolate Fudge is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or anytime you want a sweet and chewy treat! Strawberries and chocolate are a terrific pairing. They just complement each other so well. When we think of the flavors of strawberry and chocolate together, many people immediately think of chocolate dipped strawberries. Those are awesome, …
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This Valentine’s Day Cookie Cake is an easy and fun dessert perfect for a holiday meal with a special someone, family or friends. Another holiday approaches! With Valentine’s Day only a couple of weeks away, are you looking for a special treat to make your loved one or your family? No matter whether you’re planning …
Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookie Bars need only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to make! These treats are perfect for snacking and unexpected guests. Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookie Bars If you’re looking for an easy way to make some treats for Valentine’s Day, look no further! These Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookie Bars require only 5 ingredients …
Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes are moist cream filled chocolate cupcakes covered with rich ganache and topped with white icing. Great for Valentine’s Day! Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes This recipe makes 22 cupcakes. Equipment Needed large glass mixing bowl small glass mixing bowl small pot stand mixer OR hand mixer and mixing bowl measuring cup measuring …
Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars are soft and chewy homemade cake bars topped with frosting, then decorated with a rich pink icing and sprinkles. Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. I’ve always believed you don’t have to spend a lot of money on Valentine’ day. It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to …
Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cakes With Cream Cheese Icing And Raspberry Drizzle are a special dessert with a sophisticated look and indulgent flavor. This recipe for Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cakes With Cream Cheese Icing And Raspberry Drizzle pairs the always popular classic red velvet cake with a smooth cream cheese frosting and raspberry chambord, …
The classic combination marriage of chocolate and peanut butter, presented in a heart shaped truffle. Simple yet indulgent, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Valentine’s Hearts are perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Valentine’s Hearts The classic combination marriage of chocolate and peanut butter, presented in a heart shaped truffle. Simple yet …
Hot Lips Sugar Cookies for Valentine’s Day are traditional sugar cookies decorated with brightly colored royal icing to look like a pair of kissable lips. Valentine’s Day approaches! The year is starting to fly by already, isn’t it? I have memories of going to the bakery with my Mom when I was a child. Whenever …
These Valentine’s Day Bear Cupcakes are moist, chocolate cupcakes decorated with candy to like a cute Valentine’s Day Bear. Valentine’s Day Bear Cupcakes Cupcakes are always great, there is no wrong season for them. Add a little extra decoration and a cupcake can be transformed into a totally adorable edible treat appropriate for any gathering …
Strawberry Cake Ball Hearts are moist cake pops turned into a colorful, miniature edible work of art. These adorable treats will delight your Valentine. Cake pops are just the cutest thing, aren’t they? They’re cute to look at and even fun to eat. Heart shaped cake pops are perfect for any day, but especially for …
Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sugar Kiss Cookies are simple thumbprint cookies decorated with a chocolate kiss and candy to make a colorful Valentine’s treat. Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sugar Kiss Cookies Equipment Needed stand mixer or hand mixer cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. (Alternatively, you could use a silicone baking mat.) wire cooling rack pot holders …
Chocolate Almond Butter Truffle Hearts are simple, rich treats that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or just to say I love you. Only 3 ingredients! It’s that time of the year when we start seeing lots of heart-shaped candy. There are a lot of candies that you can make, including chocolate candy truffles. Many of …
I heard it was National Jell-o Week. In Utah. I’m not sure why it would be recognized as a “national” week when it’s only in one state. Anyway. I thought it would be interesting to find different types of recipes that incorporated Jell-o. You know, besides the stir and set in a bowl Jell-o that …
I love Disney and Disney movies. An old favorite is Lady And The Tramp. The scene with the spaghetti makes me go “awwwwww” every time I see it. This scene. Every.Single.Time. And rightly so I guess, going by the amount of times I have seen spaghetti be the main course at an intimate dinner or …
This Valentine’s Day, don’t stress about restaurant reservations, store-bought chocolates or huge bouquets of roses. Experts forecast romantics will spend an average of $125 this year on Valentine’s Day, a 5.8% increase from last year.*Keep in mind that a home-cooked dinner and decadent desert can be just as romantic as a four star meal. After …
This guest post is courtesy of Merck Diabetes. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and for the nearly 26 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, finding a diabetes-friendly Valentine’s Day treat can be a challenge. Here’s a diabetes-friendly tiramisu recipe that I thought you might be interested in from Merck’s comprehensive diabetes resource, MerckDiabetes.com. …
This guest post is courtesy of Maple Leaf Farms. MAPLE-GLAZED DUCK BREAST WITH GINGERED CRANBERRY PEAR CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS 2 (7.5-ounce) Maple Leaf Farms Boneless Duck Breast Filets, thawed if frozen 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2/3 cup Gingered Cranberry Pear Chutney (see recipe) 1 teaspoon finely …
This guest post is courtesy of 1785 Inn & Restaurant. 1785 INN & RESTAURANT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Photo credit: 1785 INN Ingredients 1 pound bittersweet chocolate chips (we prefer rich Belgium chocolate such as Callebaut 60-40) 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional flavorings include almond, rum, or Grand Marnier) toasted coconut flakes …
This guest post is courtesy of Spice Islands. VANILLA BACI DI DAMA Makes 30 INGREDIENTS ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon SPICE ISLANDS PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 1 cup almond meal 1 cup all purpose flour Vanilla filling: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted …
This guest post is courtesy of Driscoll’s. DRISCOLL’S BE MINE MIXED BERRY CAKE Serves 6-8. Ingredients: Chocolate Pudding cake 1 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup packed brown …
This guest post is courtesy of Cafe Flora in Seattle. CAFE FLORA VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE Serves 4-6 Ingredients Sift/Mix ¾ lb sugar = 1½ cups 11 oz all purpose flour = 1 3/8 cup 2 oz Dutch process cocoa powder = ¼ cup 2 teaspoon baking soda Combine ½ canola oil 1 ½ cup hot …
Designed by party planning expert Catha Riva, these bright, fresh Valentine’s Day tabletop ideas are perfect for parties, February birthdays or just to say “I love you.” This Berry Sweet Cupcake Tower takes the cake! Made with strawberry-infused cake batter and topped with fresh Driscoll’s raspberries, these cupcakes deliver both flavor and texture than can’t …
This guest post is courtesy of Smart Balance. QUINOA PAELLA WITH SHRIMP Quinoa, a high protein and nutrient rich grain, adds a new twist to a familiar Spanish dish. Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, pressed teaspoon pepper flakes 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Cooking Oil teaspoon smoked paprika 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken …
This guest post is courtesy of Spa Eastman. TWO LAYER CHOCOLATE & ORANGE CAKE Good news for chocolate lovers : “Dark chocolate contains 70 percent cocoa and provides the body with polyphenols that fight cancer. Resveratrol in red wine possesses powerful anti-cancer activity.” (from our blog: http://bit.ly/edsKjc ) How about an amazing (& healthful!) chocolate …