*UPDATE: I won Iron Baker! Thank you SO much to all that voted, you all are the best! And thanks to Melissa @ 20 Going on 80 for creating and hosting the event! Go vote for your favorite entry in Iron Baker! Hopefully it will be this handsome little devil below: Gooey Brownies with a Caramel Pretzel Crust and White Chocolate Frangelico Mousse I'm entering these little sweet and salty treats in the Iron Baker Challenge over at 20 Going on 80. The secret ingredients were white chocolate and ... VIEW POST
I Wanna Marry You Cookies
Well, it turns out that these cookies are just sooooo delicious, that anyone you bake them for, will want to propose to you. You can read about it here in the cook's note. Not only are these cookies addictive and delicious, but they also dirty less dishes. That's right, for these cookies you only need one pot! The way to a girl's heart (at least this girl's heart) is less dishes to wash. I love that these cookies are filled with both white and milk chocolate chips. And I was excited ... VIEW POST
Brown Butter Parmesan Chicken Linguine
This pasta dirties A LOT of dishes. And despite that horrifying image, I would make it again. 'Cause I liked it...I liked it A LOT. Unfortunately, Ryan was sick, all stuffed up, and couldn't taste anything, so he obviously didn't appreciate this pasta as much as I did. You best believe I had no problem finishing the leftovers all by myself. Mmmm...so good. Sweet caramelized onions, decadently rich brown butter, wine-soaked mushrooms, topped off with salty Parmesan = one kick-ass pasta! ... VIEW POST
Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats
I'm not a traditional sap when it comes to Valentine's Day. I'm not a red rose kind-of-gal, I don't understand adults receiving stuffed animals as gifts, and I can never seem to get past the first bite in a box of chocolates. Please don't think I'm a Valentine's Scrooge. I'm not...I promise. Hey, I was beyond giddy last year, when Ryan surprised me with a five-course meal at a French restaurant. At the same time, I'm not a gal that's incredibly disappointed just relaxing at home on Valentine's ... VIEW POST