Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

March 25, 2011 65 comments
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I’m guessing you figured that Peanut Butter Love Week wouldn’t be complete without at least one cupcake recipe. I’ve whipped up an insanely rich and delicious cupcake recipe that is bursting with the peanut buttery goodness we all adore. You’ve heard me reminisce about my father and brother and our mutual love of candy in [...]

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Peanut Butter Snickeroos

March 23, 2011 42 comments
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Today’s post is from the lovely Amber of the blog, Bluebonnets and Brownies. Amber and I developed a friendship through twitter over a year ago and finally met last October at BlogHer Food. She is one of the sweetest, wittiest and most genuine people I know, plus, she’s got the hook up to some fabulous [...]

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Fundamentals: Simple Homemade Truffles

February 9, 2011 29 comments
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What chocolate lover wouldn’t be thrilled with rich, decadent truffles for Valentine’s Day? Instead of heading to the nearest chocolate shop, pick up a few items from the market and make these homemade chocolate truffles with your own two hands! There is something really special about being able to create a delicious and meaningful Valentine’s [...]

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Torte

January 19, 2011 64 comments
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter combines into one amazingly rich and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Really, do I need to say anything more? In my opinion, chocolate and peanut butter is about as close to perfection as it gets! Even though I have never been a huge fan of chocolate on its own, [...]

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Salted Caramel Cupcakes

January 17, 2011 54 comments
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Chocolate Cupcakes filled with homemade caramel sauce, topped with decadent vanilla buttercream and finished with a piece of salted caramel? Yes, I went there and these Salted Caramel Cupcakes were worth every single step. As I have stated before, I love caramel! I’ll take it in gooey liquid form over a scoop of vanilla ice [...]

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Fleur de Sel Caramels

January 10, 2011 46 comments
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This week is full of caramel deliciousness. I have three different recipes that will stand on their own or combine into one amazing confectionery creation. First on the agenda are simple Fleur de Sel Caramels that will make you weak in the knees. Although I thoroughly enjoy consuming candy, I can’t make the stuff to [...]

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Simple Fudge & An Interview with Anne Thornton

November 6, 2010 41 comments
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A ridiculously easy fudge recipe and an interview with Ann Thornton from Food Network’s Dessert First.

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Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 8, 2010 52 comments
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Simple chocolate chip cookies with an ooey, gooey, Rolo surprise inside.

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Halloween Candy Corn

October 11, 2009 236 comments

Halloween…the time of year for all things, spooky. I was never a fan of Halloween as a kid…now don’t get me wrong, I did love me some trick or treat candy, but all the ghouls, witches, and goblins truly freaked me out. I was never one to be particularly entertained by the Freddy Krueger, Jason [...]

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