The other night was a cooking-free Tapas Monday. On this occasion, the lack of cooking wasn't dictated by a busy schedule; rather, it was created due to a shopping trip my husband and I made over the weekend. Spending some time at an Italian pasta and cheese shop, we found many delicious items and chose a few to bring home. With the purchase of country pâté and a goat's milk brie, our Monday menu was almost fully planned.
I was thinking about what could be added to the menu to provide a little lightness and more flavor when my husband
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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Grasshopper Icing
by TT on March 14th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
To end our St. Patrick's Day recipe series, a dessert seemed like the perfect fit. What we found was a recipe that is the perfect combination of sweet dessert and Irish beverage. With a stout, such as Guinness, and dark chocolate in the batter, this cupcake is sure to please the majority of your holiday crowd. A grand finale of mint-flavored frosting should provide a bit of sugary brightness.
Make these cupcakes early in the day (or even the day before), and you will have a dessert that requires no last minute work. Once you're ready for dessert, it will
Make these cupcakes early in the day (or even the day before), and you will have a dessert that requires no last minute work. Once you're ready for dessert, it will
Cranachan
by TT on March 12th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
Now that we've talked about a variety of dishes for St. Patrick's Day dinner and brunch, it's time to consider a little bit of dessert. Honestly, I don't usually think too much about dessert for this holiday, as the meal tends to be heavy. Plus, when St. Patrick's Day falls on a weekday, there isn't always the time to linger over a multi-course meal.
With the collision of St. Patrick's Day and Saturday this year, why not give an Irish dessert a try? This recipe is simple to make, requires few ingredients, and will provide some nice bright flavors to
With the collision of St. Patrick's Day and Saturday this year, why not give an Irish dessert a try? This recipe is simple to make, requires few ingredients, and will provide some nice bright flavors to
Banana Frozen Yogurt
by TT on February 23rd, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
As a couple who shares a common love of food, my husband and I spend a fair amount of time searching for new-to-us restaurants, sharing articles about interesting recipes, and ogling cool kitchen tools. However, we don't own a tremendous amount of small appliances. We have the basics, plus a few fun items, such as a commercial strength blender. Recently, we added a small appliance that has to be our new favorite tool: an ice cream maker.
Every time we had seen a tv chef make a frozen dish, we had debated whether or not we should purchase an ice
Every time we had seen a tv chef make a frozen dish, we had debated whether or not we should purchase an ice
Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 6
by TT on February 13th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
Ok, my friends, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. If you haven't made a plan for your loved one, you need to do so now. Most likely dinner reservations are not an option. Creating an entire dinner menu, purchasing the items, and cooking may work, if you're an organized person with a decent amount of free time on your hands. If not, perhaps you should order some take-out and focus on a homemade dessert for a nice dinner at home. Add a bottle of your date's favorite beverage, and it should be a wonderful evening.
To round out our Romantic Valentine Desserts
To round out our Romantic Valentine Desserts
