Healthy Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Muffins

For our family the perfect muffin has to be healthy and also nut free (my daughter’s daycare is nut free), low carb for me and yet still delicious and moist for my husband.   I’m not an expert baker so I wanted something that would be quick and easy to make and relatively foolproof.   After combining… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Velvet Cake with Strawberries

You’ve been waiting all week haven’t you!  This is definitely drool worthy and is super easy to make and a great recipe for the kiddos to lend a helping hand in!  They can dip the strawberries in chocolate and braise the cake with Strawberry jam! This was made in the Stoneware Fluted Pan from Pampered… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bakes

This is one of the treat recipes that my mom grew up with. They are so easy to make and easy on the budget. They were always a big hit when her Mom made them, and they didn’t last very long around their house. They bring her back such good memories so I’m happy to… [Continue Reading]

Making Camping Treats at Home with a S’Mores Maker

S’mores have been associated with camping for years but did it ever cross your mind to make them at home?  Me either, until my mom made them for my family while visiting recently.  It had been forever since my last s’mores encounter and my first time seeing little man devour one.  It had to be… [Continue Reading]

No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

During the summer I like to make quick and easy desserts. I also look for desserts that don’t have to be cooked. I don’t want to heat up my oven any more than I have to. This pie recipe is all of the above. It is very good, but also quick and very… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Cinnamon Bread

I enjoy making different kinds of quick breads. The flavors you see most often are pumpkin and banana. But have you tried chocolate bread? It’s so good – moist and a great combination of chocolate and cinnamon. The other thing I really like about this recipe is that it makes 2… [Continue Reading]

Food from My Nestle Visit

I know, you’re saying, “Gah, where are all the recipes??”.  I’m sorry, I’m swamped at the moment and haven’t had time to get anything prepared.  I promise I’ll catch up and get back to normal soon.  In the mean time, enjoy some good food that was served to us during our trip to Stouffer’s, which… [Continue Reading]

Sweet Chocolate Soup with Froth

Hi, I’m Lisa from Stop and Smell the Chocolates. I’m a married mom of one amusing son and I love chocolate! Take a little chocolate break during your stressful day – come by and you might find a yummy recipe, a funny story, a cup of tea, a household tip, a lovely picture,… [Continue Reading]

$1000 Chocolate Toffee Pecan Cookies

Please welcome my guest poster. Lynn is a stay at home, homeschooling mom to three. She loves to cook and try all kinds of recipes. You can follow her adventures in the kitchen at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures.
My family loves cookies, and I am glad because cookies are one of my favorite things to… [Continue Reading]

Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Mrs. Prindable’s Apples

Mother’s day is around the corner and if you’re looking for something special and delicious this year, have a look at Mrs. Prindable’s Apples.  I included these in my Holiday Gift Guide for 2008 because they are so good and something that my parents would give out to all the families for Christmas.
There are so… [Continue Reading]

Free Sample of Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis

Get your free sample of Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis! OMG, these are so good and great when you need a quick fix!

Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake

My middle son loves chocolate but my oldest is not so fond of it so I have always have to find a middle ground.  I found this Chocolate Bundt Cake that fits in the middle perfectly because it’s still chocolate but not as sweet as a chocolate cake.  We made this last night and it… [Continue Reading]

Fiery Chocolate Pie

By Mary into January’s Food Challenge
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 ½ cups milk
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 9-inch Cornflake Pie Crust
Sweetened Whipped Cream

DIRECTIONS
Pie Filling
Mix flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan and slowly stir in… [Continue Reading]