Spiced Dark Chocolate Soufflé
I love things that look difficult but are in fact quite easy. Soufflé is one of those desserts that people assume is terribly difficult to make. I think it goes back to cartoons and movies where someone is making a soufflé that comes out tall and perfect only to have it collapse in spectacular fashion. When I was in culinary school I dreaded soufflé day, knowing that they were so terribly hard to make. I quickly discovered the...
Spiced Chocolate Crinkles
There is something magic about a soft, chewy chocolate cookie. Crinkle cookies are an attractive addition to any platter of cookies. I have a recipe that was given to me by a friend long ago which is lovely on its own, but you know me and my propensity to tinker. Inspired by my Chocolate Spice Cake I decided to add some warm spices to the cookies, and I also punched up the chocolate flavor by using more cocoa powder than the regular...
Cranberry Chipotle Glazed Ham
**UPDATE** The winner of the Microplane was #43 (as chosen by Random.org). Congratulations to Amanda from The Two Boos Who Eat! We have ham today, but first … how about a giveaway? Because it is the Holidays, and because I appreciate all my readers more than I can express, I am giving away one of my FAVORITE kitchen tools! A Classic Series Microplane! This handy tool is great for zesting, grating, and finely shaving all...
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Looking for a fun pumpkin dessert to take to a Thanksgiving pot-luck, neighborhood party, or office shindig that isn’t a pie? Then look no further! These fun little cupcakes combine the tradition of pumpkin, the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert squash, with the fun of cupcakes – and, really, who doesn’t love a cupcake? They are the perfect size after a large meal, they are very portable, and they keep on the...
Fresh Pumpkin, Apple and Oat Muffins
It’s time for gourds and squash to fill up the produce markets! This year I decided to make my own pumpkin puree. I was inspired by a whole brigade of fellow bloggers who have been posting yummy looking recipes with their fresh pumpkin. Who am I to buck the trend? If they could, so could I! It is really easy, and the flavor is amazing. If you have never done it before, may I recommend it? You will thank me. Anyway, I had...
