Sometimes I think of an idea, like Coffee Toffee Blondies, and I wonder how I haven’t come up with it before. Then I look back at the blog and see that I actually have come up with at least similar ideas. Oh well, it’s like having a “brilliant minds think alike” moment with… myself. And…
Strawberry Shortbread Bars (AKA Funeral Bars)
These are Strawberry Shortbread Bars, but in my head I’ve always called them Funeral Bars. For the very simple reason that I had them for the first time at a funeral! And it stuck in my head, so I’ve call them that in my head every time I’ve made these. Which has been a lot…
Black Sesame Swirl Brown Butter Blondies
It’s amazing how long low-priority things can stay on my to-do list. I bought some black sesame butter in LA about 2.5 years ago, meaning to bake with it, and I just… never got around to it. It sat in my pantry so long that it eventually expired, and I had to buy some more….
Basil Olive Oil Shortbread with Chocolate
Basil and Olive Oil Shortbread may sound a bit weird, I’ll give you that. But you’ll have to hear me out – these were pretty great. Sweet with a hint of savory, it’s a genuinely interesting flavor that keeps you coming back for more. At least, it kept me coming back for more. The original…
Butterscotch Coffee Blondies
It seems that sometimes, a blondie is just all you need. I would argue that blondies are far more versatile than brownies. While brownies are delicious, it’s unchangeable that the dominant flavor will be chocolate, and any flavor pairings must be willing to let chocolate take center stage. But with blondies, you can do so…
Caramelized White Chocolate Brownies with Ermine Frosting
I made caramelized white chocolate a while ago, maybe even in high school, and it was a real game changer. I think about often, even if I haven’t had it since. It’s an incredibly unique, and not often talked about flavor. It requires an extra bit of prep time, and I don’t think to use…
PB&J Rice Krispie Treats
Everyone has some food that makes them nostalgic. For me, that food is not Rice Krispie Treats. I remember making them one time as a kid, and really enjoying the baking process and how easy/fun it was to melt marshmallows. They’re a pretty ideal treat to make with kids. But I have never particularly loved…
London Fog Shortbread Bars
My family is somewhat divided into two camps: those of us who watch movies and TV more than average, and those of us who watch movies and TV sparingly, and only when they really want to. I watched 192 movies last year. I’ve just hit 100 for this year. My mom and brother have probably…