It’s not a secret. I love, love chocolate. And when you can take chocolate, and then dip into more chocolate. Well my friend, I’m sold. Now I’m sure you’ve seen these around by now, but let me tell you… there is a reason you keep seeing them – they are amazing! My version is a bit…
Tag: Dessert
No Bake PB & Chocolate Oat Clusters
I’m always looking for new dessert creations that do not require precise measuring! This recipe was inspired by a recipe I came across on Pintrest.com. Ingredients 1 Stick Butter 2 Tablespoons Sugar 2 Tablespoons Honey 4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder 1.5 Cups Rolled Oats 3 Tablespoons All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Sliced Strawberries for Garnish In…
Coconut Rum Bananas
I was hosting a Gossip Girl dinner with a group friends, and I had two options for dessert. One dessert was super healthy, and then there was this one. Not that it’s horrible… I mean, there is still fruit in it! But upon polling my guests, we decided to go for the bananas caramelized in…
Chocolate Bark with Dried Cherries & Almonds
I love chocolate. Milk, dark, semi-sweet, white…. I’ll eat it all. Last December my mom, my aunt, and I took a girls trip to Chicago. Another DIVA had recommended this fabulous Italian restaurant, Osteria Via Stato, not far off of Michigan Avenue. After we had stuffed ourselves (I had the most incredible lasagna), the waitress…
Individual Oreo Cheesecakes
This dessert is a slight modification of a Martha Stewart dessert. I came across it on Food Gawker, and had to make it at my next dinner party. Even though I’m not a huge cheesecake person, these were delicious and everyone loved the intrigue of having their own miniature cheesecake. Next time I make these,…
American Apple Tart
This recipe is a slight variation from Cooking Light … I omit the sugar (I think the honey and vanilla extract give it it’s real sweetness), and I changed it from “French” to “American” tart 🙂 Ingredients Frozen Pillsbury Pastry Sheet 4 Apples, cored & peeled Cinnamon Vanilla Extract Honey Defrost the frozen pie dough…
Michigan Apple Crisp
The first time one the DIVAs made this apple crisp, we all were hooked. It is the perfect combination of apples, cinnamon, and the most perfect crisp topping. And you can even get away without measuring each item…. perfect for someone who does not have the patience for baking a pies (like me!). Ingredients Filling:…
Easiest Homemade Turtles
One of the DIVAs made this for the first time for an after party of her sister’s rehearsal dinner. She had them placed beautifully on a tiered Michael Aram tray, and everyone was super impressed! How in the world had she had time to make such an elegant candy amongst all the wedding planning?! And…
Grown-Up Dirt
I’m not much of a baker. Not that I can’t bake, but I’m not very good about following measurements. I’d rather just eye ball amounts. And therefore, I’m always looking for simple desserts that don’t require a ton of measuring. Growing up, I remember making dirt at a day camp. Chocolate pudding, cool whip, Oreos,…
A Party in My Pantry 