valentine's day is just a few days away and if sweet treats are your jam, these are the way to go. i never say no to sweets, so i would definitely love these........
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Showing posts with label recipes. Show all posts
microwave brownie in a mug
Thursday, March 28, 2013
my fabulous friend ann, who's a kitchen goddess posted this in her instagram feed a few weeks ago. i am a big fan of semi-homemade and quick easy recipes, so this was one i was dying to try.
i harassed her for the recipe and didn't waste time whipping me up one. my version came out to be a delicious hot mess, so i am re-posting ann's gorgeous picture of her microwave brownie in a mug and the recipe is shared below!
microwave brownie in a mug
ingredients :
2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 tbs water
few drops vanilla extract
a dash of salt
a pinch of instant coffee powder (optional)
2 Tbs granulated sugar
2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbs all purpose flour
in a 12 oz coffee mug - mix water, oil, salt, vanilla and coffee. whisk well.
add cocoa powder, whisk well. add sugar, whisk well. add fluor, whisk well.
microwave for 60 - 75 seconds (60 sec for a molten bottom, 75 sec for uniformly done).
enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
peanut butter blossoms
Monday, January 21, 2013
it's been awhile since i baked and as i mentioned last friday, my sweet tooth self needed to try this cookie recipe. late sunday afternoon is the perfect time to wind down, watch football and bake cookies. and with an eager helper, who can say no?
with a little guy at home who's allergic to tree nuts, this peanut butter recipe was safe and i kind of twisted two recipes to fit my ingredients on hand. my basis for the peanut butter cookie recipe is this gluten-free recipe from lauren's latest i shared last friday (minus vanilla but still taste delicious!).
and how can i let this household run without nutella or vanilla on hand? baffles me. so i substituted the nutella with unwrapped- milk chocolate pieces aka hershey kisses (holiday leftover). got that idea from the crisco peanut butter blossoms recipe found on the vegetable oil bottle i bought!
here's the ingredients and recipe :
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (which i didnt use)
here's the ingredients and recipe :
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (which i didnt use)
mix well and i didnt even have to bust out the standup mixer for this task. less production, less cleanup - the better!
shape to balls and place on silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets. bake 10 mins at 350 deg preheated oven.
as soon as you take out cookies, place unwrapped chocolate piece on middle of each cookie. let cool completely on wire rack. enjoy!
aston enjoyed it and we all did too!
guys, you need to make them - delish!
and i will be over at my friend meredith's blog to link up on her make cookies monday weekly feature!
have a great week friends!
decorate cookies with bridget
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
our very own bridget edwards', author of the amazing blog Bake At 350, most awaited book will officially launch next month. the book titled Decorating Cookies, boasts of over 60 cookie design tips, recipes and tutorials for all holidays and occasions!
you can get your early copies here, signed and shipped directly to you!
also if you're in the houston area, a signing event will also occur on oct. 20th at hubbell and hudson 12 - 4 pm at the woodlands area. address and complete details here. houston peeps, take note!
i briefly met bridget when amy atlas stopped by houston earlier this year and i was thrilled to have met her. and little did i know that a new book was in the works! so excited for her!
friday's fall inspiration
Friday, September 7, 2012
hello friday! hello fall (almost)!
i had my first sip of salted caramel latte yesterday and it was divine. only if the weather was a little cooler, my drink would have tasted better. rumor is, this sunday we will have a "cool front" (in the 80s - ha!) just in time for the texans first football game of the season!
today, i am posting some random fall inspirations that's making me look forward to those fresh crisp mornings and cool nights. first of all, let's talk about his pumpkin and creamcheese muffin first......yum!
recipe & image via here
again, i head over to pottery barn for more halloween and fall harvest party inspiration that's full of entertaining ideas and tips. their site is full of great guides for every occasion and even amazing how-to videos step by step!
i am stowing away my summer home decor and bringing out some of my stored fall decoration this weekend. i am thinking white pumpkins and topiaries as inspired by my talented friend amanda's gorgeous home fall decor last year. so elegant and classic. my weekend is going to be busy!
other than watching football, what are your plans this weekend?
have a great weekend everybody!
saturday starters
Saturday, August 18, 2012
pinterest finally had me prepare something i've pinned for the longest time. a few months ago i made these easy caprese bites and it has become one of my favorite appetizer to prepare. not only is it easy to make, it only requires a few things to put-together. here goes :
grape tomatoes/cherry tomatoes
mozarella balls
fresh basil leaves
toothpicks
balsamic vinegar
like in the picture, i just assemble them as it looks. then, drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
it's light, refreshing and very tasty. a perfect appetizer for a summer soiree!
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND, FRIENDS!
nutella cookies
Monday, June 18, 2012
thanks to pinterest, i think i will try to bake this tonight!
recipe (and photo from tasty kitchen)
ingredients :
1 cup nutella
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1 whole egg
blend all ingredients well and form into a 1 inch ball. place on cookie sheet and press down firmly using a bottom of a glass. bake for 7-8 minutes at 350 deg. let cool and serve.
recipe (and photo from tasty kitchen)
ingredients :
1 cup nutella
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1 whole egg
blend all ingredients well and form into a 1 inch ball. place on cookie sheet and press down firmly using a bottom of a glass. bake for 7-8 minutes at 350 deg. let cool and serve.
summer sandwich recipes
Friday, June 1, 2012
it's quite refreshing and not to mention healthy to indulge in light sandwiches in the summer. i think it's a perfect treat for lunch al fresco or at a picnic. i feel that there are more creative and unique ways to serve them. more recipes have become more daring and far from your traditional BLTs or PBJs.
here are a few sandwich recipes i found and sharing here. photo sources and recipes are on the links. ENJOY!
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summer delights
Thursday, April 12, 2012
where we live, summer comes a little early with warm and humid temperatures. i thought it's fitting to post a few yummy treats that will surely cool a hot summer day in houston. all you need is a hefty dose of sweet ice cream and some zesty fresh fruit and you got yourself a delicious refreshing treat to cool off your day!
ice cream with homemade caramel sauce
cucumber honeydew margarita popsicles
fruit flavored ice cubes
melon rumballa
mix drink recipe via
fruit salad ice cream cone
are you guys ready for summer?
st. patty's treats
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Shamrock Shake Shooters
(makes 1 giant shake or 2 generously sized shakes)
(makes 1 giant shake or 2 generously sized shakes)
3 cups good quality vanilla ice cream
1 3/4 cups 1% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
green food coloring, if desired
blend all ingredients in a blender, pour into glasses and serve
recipe from babble
blend all ingredients in a blender, pour into glasses and serve
recipe from babble
national pancake day
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
today is IHOP's national pancake day!
one of my favorite breakfast food celebrates big today. if you want to try out delicious pancakes in your own home, check out these mouth watering recipes :
double chocolate peanut butter pancakes (my son will LOVE this!)
lemon berry twist pancakes (this one my husband will like - he loves berries!)
{all recipes & photos from betty crocker}
leftover turkey
Monday, November 21, 2011
sorry to have jumped the gun and getting ready for the expected leftover turkey from thanksgiving dinner. i won't be cooking turkey this year but allow me to share a few recipes for you to transform those yummy leftover turkey meat!
paula deen's turkey cranberry monte cristo, recipe HERE.
leftover turkey pho, recipe from healthy green kitchen
found a recipe for turkey cranchiladas over at pink parsley
white lasagna with turkey and mushrooms from crumb
and lastly, roast turkey and prosciutto pizza from cooking light
i am assuming it will be a pretty hectic yet exciting week for everyone, i am just thankful for the many blessings i have been showered. there's my family, so many friendships and ever faithful readers who have supported this little blog. i am wishing......
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
sweet as caramel
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
not sure why everyone loves caramel but i am one for sure to like any dessert or drink with it. i know it's very sweet and having it on rare occasions is more than enough to satisfy my craving. but that's not to say the same with my almost daily starbucks skinny caramel latte fix....here are a few caramel dessert recipes i am wanting to try!
{click links for recipe or where to buy}
{click links for recipe or where to buy}
caramel-wrapped marshmallows, you can buy them HERE
cheesecake-stuffed peaches
Saturday, August 13, 2011
ingredients
6 peaches halved and pitted
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 Tbsp cinnamon-sugar
1/2 an 8-oz package, cream cheese softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
preheat oven to 350 deg.
line a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside
trim a very thin slice from the round side of each peach half so halves stand flat on the baking pan.
dip peach halves in melted butter to coat
arrange peach halves, cut sides up, in prepared pan
sprinkle cut sides of peaches with cinnamon-sugar. set aside
in medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with mixer on medium speed until smooth.
add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. beat until combined.
spoon cream cheese mixture into peach centers
bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until lightly browned and softened.
serve warm or at room temperature.
my dulce de leche
Monday, August 8, 2011
did that photo get your attention or what? did it make you drool? LOL.
that's not my cake but i have bragging rights to say that my version was pretty yummy too. it may not look like that BUT i'm happy to share a recipe i successfully tried. trust me, my cake tasted as good as that picture looked :-))
last week i attempted to make my own dulce de leche frosting and found this recipe online and re-created it using what i have in my pantry. for the cake, i have a boxed chocolate fudge cake mix and used that. you can certainly bake your tried and tested chocolate cake with this icing. here are the ingredients for my dulce de leche frosting version :
- 1 can condensed milk (small can)
- 1/3 cup nutella
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- beat all ingredients until stiff (about a minute) and you're ready to frost!
i still have a container-filled leftover of this decadent icing and im seriously tempted to bake whoopie pies and fill them with these dulce de leche. if you want to see what mine looked like, dont judge but you can take a peek here.
do you have your own version of dulce de leche? please share!
grownup desserts
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
warning : no kids allowed. ha!
i have gathered a few dessert ideas appropriate for the grownups only. with a dash of alcohol or liqueur, these recipes are refreshing for your summer parties.
pina colada yogurt pops with a splash of rum. for a kid-friendly recipe, click here.
how are you beating the summer heat this season?
whoopie pies, my way
Thursday, July 14, 2011
i have long since been wanting to try to bake whoopie pies, the semi-homemade way of course. i was eyeing the babycakes whoopie pie maker but couldn't get myself to buy the $ 40 gadget.
last week on one of my regular trips to michael's, i stumbled upon this whoopie pie pan by wilton. i had a 50% off coupon which easily eased my decision to go ahead and purchase it.
last week on one of my regular trips to michael's, i stumbled upon this whoopie pie pan by wilton. i had a 50% off coupon which easily eased my decision to go ahead and purchase it.
without any whoopie pie recipe to go by, i picked up a cake mix (betty crocker red velvet) and a can of whipped frosting (pilsbury whipped supreme cream cheese) from the grocery. die hard whoopie pie lovers and makers, don't shoot me!
the filling traditionally is something of a marshmallow creme fluff but i'm not so brave to make them, so i cheated and used the whipped frosting instead. it actually came out pretty good and i can't wait to make a chocolate/peanut butter version!
you will need the following :
one box cake mixture (follow baking directions per box decreasing the time amount to bake - mine were done by about 12 min)
baker's joy spray (the pan is already non-stick so i may try to omit this next time)
a can of your favorite WHIPPED frosting (whipped for easy spreading)
note : just like any recipe, allow the whoopie pie cakes to completely cool before adding the filling!
do you have an easy whoopie pie recipe you'd like share with us?
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