What a big name for such a simple decadent treat! Serve affogato as a dinner aperitif—one won’t spoil your appetite. Or as an after dinner treat in place of dessert.Anytime you wish to experience the harmonious blend of coffee, cream and chocolate. Let your imagination run wild with the additions: Kahlua, chocolate fudge, sprinkles, Frangelico, caramel…
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
Some believe that the pairing of chocolate and strawberries produce an uncontrollable aphrodisiac affect. Hence, the need to share these juicy, sparkling, heart-shaped confections to the romantic apple of your eye this Valentine’s Day. Include a tall stem of bubbling champagne and whisk yourselves into Romance Land… Ingredients: Strawberries, 1 large package, nice & plump…
Should Tucan Sam Follow His Nose? Fruit Loops: The Scoop, Cereal & Krispy Treats Recipe
“Follow your nose. It always knows. The flavor of fruit! Wherever it grows!” In truth the scrumptious, psychedelic colored O’s that make up Froot Loops don’t actually coincide with the jingle fruits “orange, lemon and cherry.” Sorry to burst your breakfast bubble, but according to Kellogg’s, all of those lip smacking loops are the same…
Happy National Coffee Day the Italian Way! Cioccolato e Caramello Gelato Affogato
What a big name for such a simple decadent treat. Serve this as a dinner aperitif—one won’t spoil your appetite. As an after dinner treat in place of dessert. Or anytime you wish to experience the harmonious blend of coffee, cream and chocolate. Let your imagination run wild with the additions: Kahlua, chocolate fudge, sprinkles,…
Trick or Treat Decorate & Eat! “Finger Foods!
Here are a few more ghoulish Halloween delights. I must admit, finding treats that were appetizing and somewhat appealing was a feat! So I chose fingers 😉
Trick or Treat! Decorate & Eat! Fascinating & Fun Halloween Recipes “Mini Spiced Pumpkins”
This is a charming Halloween treat offered by the people at “Food & Wine” magazine. I just had to share! They are simple to put together and equally as tasty; Wonderful little ditties all wrapped in spice and orange glaze…all to begin the celebration of this ghoulish season. Bake, cool, dip and decorate! A very…
Dressed Up Oatmeal Pecan Cremes
This is the product of accidentally sticking my finger in the center of a cookie while removing them from the oven. A marred cookie remains one unless you fill it. So, a light bulb went off and I told myself “fill them with butter cream frosting!” These little bites quickly became a household and neighborhood…
Frozen Concoctions!
Remember Ice Pops as a kid? Even still? These frosty gadgets place a curve into ice twists as we once knew them. You can make your own personalized versions with these clever doodads; adding all sorts of ingredients to you liking. Juices, sodas, spirits, fruit, herbs and spices, even candies. Place them in drinks to…
Fantastic Fresh Strawberry Spice Baked Donuts—Lower Fat & Sugar
Even though strawberries are plentiful much of the year, the sweet season for our beloved succulent berry is coming to a close. I wanted to offer these luscious sweet treats while berries are still sweet on their vines. While there is far less fat and reduced sugar in this recipe, please don’t let that scare…
Watermelon Fairy Cakes– Summer time in a Cuppie!
There are many versions of these little fairy cakes or cuppies floating around, but this recipe is one of many that I fused together. I wanted real watermelon flavor to present itself—not an artificial metallicy imitation. I wanted them to be quick, I wanted them to be pretty and most importantly, wanted them to be…
Once Upon a Spice 