Thank you to Tate+Lyle® for sponsoring this post. Today I’m sharing a taste of Britain with you, a quintessential dessert that has been enjoyed at tea time for ages.  Exquisitely rich buttercream and jam are sandwiched between two delicately soft and buttery sponge … Continue reading →
Pineapple Mango Coconut Crumble with Candied Ginger
MAKE IT. Â It'll blow your mind. Or your palate rather. What I'm trying to say is, you'll thank me. … Continue reading →
Lemon Lime Meringue Pie
Two separate layers dedicated to your favorite citrus fruits! … Continue reading →
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
A double dose of chocolate, peanut butter and banana...what's there not to like? … Continue reading →
Preserved Lemon Ginger Pound Cake
Thank you to All You Magazine and Pollinate Media Group for sponsoring this post. A delicious lemony cake punctuated with those preserved lemons we've been raving so much about lately. Â This cake adds bits of chewy candied ginger and gets a double dose of lemon in the … Continue reading →
Toasted Almond Honey Cake
A tender, moist and thoroughly scrumptious cake with a distinct honey flavor and toasted almonds. … Continue reading →
Todd’s Famous Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fabulous flavor and texture, these cookies are a winning creation by my husband, Todd! … Continue reading →
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Classic Gingerbread Cookies. Â There's a reason why these have been a Christmas tradition for eons. Â They're so much fun to make! … Continue reading →
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
Looking for something easy, yummy and cute? Â How about some Caramel Apple Pie Cookies? … Continue reading →
Steamed Chocolate Pudding
 Sponsored post on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for American Heritage Chocolate. Chocolate lovers, you've come to the right place!  Here is something extra special.  18th century chocolate meets 17th century pudding. This decadent chocolate steamed pudding … Continue reading →
Chocolate Peppermint Meringues
An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy during the Christmas season. Â Alternatively, use natural green food coloring and dip the chocolate in crushed green candy canes. Â These beautiful and yummy meringues are guaranteed to impress your family and friends! … Continue reading →
Jalapeno Apple Pie
Not your grandmothers apple pie. Laced with traditional cinnamon and sugar and punctuated by spicy hot jalapeno, this is all-American apple pie with a KICK! … Continue reading →
Cranberry (or Cherry) Almond Streusel Cake
Cranberries, another highly nutritious "superfruit", are nestled in this moist butter and sour cream-based streusel cake along with ground almonds and a hint of orange. Â This cake was no sooner placed on the cake platter than it was stampeded by the clatter of eager forks … Continue reading →
Ultimate Pumpkin Bread (+ a Tour Through Goblin Valley!)
Halloween is approaching and while I didn't bake or cook anything "scary", I thought I'd share something with you that's nonetheless fitting for the season: Â Ultimate Pumpkin Bread! Â Whether you like or dislike pumpkin bread or may think you already have the best recipe for … Continue reading →
French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}
Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special. Â The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance...this cake is absolutely delightful. … Continue reading →
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Cake
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Cake. Â No flour. Â 100% gluten free. Â And quite possibly THE best chocolate cake you've ever had! Â Trust me on this. "Nuh-uh" you say. Â Take another look, a little closer up. … Continue reading →
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
  Thanks to Green Giantâ„¢ Veggie Snack Chips for sponsoring this post! Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread.  Clearly I was experiencing some flavor combination cravings that wouldn't be satisfied until I unleashed my experimental powers in the kitchen.  And fortunately … Continue reading →
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon custards, puddings and pies have been made and enjoyed since the Middle Ages. Meringue came on board some time during the 1600's and then, in the 1800's, Swiss baker Alexander Frehse came up with the brilliant idea of combining the two - lemon and meringue - to make … Continue reading →
Pakistani Chickpea & Pistachio Fudge (Besan Ki Barfi)
Besan Ki what?? Â The name, yes the name. Â And it's precisely the name that drew my attention to it in the first place and intrigued me enough to give this traditional Pakistani treat a try. Â If you had come across a sweet called "barfi", wouldn't you have wanted to try it … Continue reading →
Lemon Coconut Muffins
I love pretty much any baked goods with lemon. Â Can't think of an exception. Â Lemon has a way of bringing carbs to life, which is probably why lemon zest is a central component to German and European baking at large. Â That and butter. Â Must have butter. Â But these muffins … Continue reading →
Bananas Foster Popovers
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Huggies for sponsoring this post. Sponsored post A few months ago when I was trying to think of ideas to use up a large batch of fresh strawberries, the idea of using popovers in place of traditional shortcake came to mind. … Continue reading →
Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread
A delicious whole grain bread packed with hazelnuts, chocolate, and flavored with orange - what is there not to love? This Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread gets a double dose of yummy hazelnut flavor with the addition of hazelnut oil! Does that hazelnut oil in the … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake
My family's health is of utmost importance to me, especially my kids' health. Â I'm always looking for creative ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into my cooking and baking. Â This cake is no exception and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about it! Â I felt like … Continue reading →
Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread
I couldn't take it anymore. Â After two carb-free days to lose the 2 pounds I had gained after an indulgent week, I had to have CARBS. Â A few days ago I was back down to my desired weight and I approached the day with a smile on my face. Â An almost intoxicated giddiness set … Continue reading →
Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies
I purchased some marvelous hazelnut oil from an international grocery store in Seattle a week ago. I finally opened it and inhaled...deeply.  The aroma, oh my, the aroma!  I bought it with the intention of using it as a finishing oil, primarily for salads and vegetables. … Continue reading →
Strawberries and Cream Popovers
Quick to make, easy to assemble, and visually appealing. Â A lovely, original alternative to traditional strawberry shortcake. Â You can substitute any berry of your choice. The idea for these came on whim as I was making popovers to go with a stew. Â While handling and … Continue reading →
French Almond Cake with Green Tea Honey Glaze
Oh. Â My. Â Golly. Â Goodness. Don't let the simple appearance of this cake fool you - there's nothing simple about the flavor. Â Almonds, vanilla, green tea and honey combine to make this a truly remarkable cake. Â Light and airy, layers of flavor, and the perfect touch of … Continue reading →
BEST Peanut Butter Cake
This Peanut Butter Cake recipe is simply THE BEST EVER! But don't take our word for it, check out all the rave reviews and then experience this cake for yourself! Before we get to the peanut butter cake recipe, two things:  1)  I need more food props, and 2) to quote … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe  These cookies are absolutely LOADED with healthy ingredients! We all need more wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, and coconut oil in our lives.  What you would call peanut butter cookies that incorporated all of these?  Yes, I … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce
Did you know it's National Caramel Day today? Â I stumbled upon that little fact by accident this morning and I am so glad I happened to notice that. Â Because had I not, this Daring Gourmet original would never have been born! Â It's like happening to be at the right time and … Continue reading →
PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling
It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Â You didn't think for one second that I would let this day pass us by without making something to celebrate, now did you? A Daring Gourmet original, these are the softest, chewiest peanut butter sandwich cookies combining three … Continue reading →
Caramel Candy Gold Bars
It was time for something sweet. Â This caramel candy recipe is full-proof, easy to make, and yields deliciously sweet and buttery little caramel "gold bars." Â Perfect for your sugar fix! Â Â Â (It was for mine) … Continue reading →
Chocolate Marshmallow Mint Sandwich Cookies
Another Daring Gourmet original for your St. Patrick's Day sweet tooth. Â Tender, chewy chocolate cookies with a creamy marshmallow mint filling. Â You won't be able to resist these! … Continue reading →
Mint Chocolate Meringues
An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy for your choice of holiday themes: Â Christmas or St. Patrick's Day! … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I wanted to make a slightly healthier snack for my little ones today (and my big one) and these cookies were the result. Â Enjoy them with a glass of milk! I made some of the using the traditional peanut butter cookie criss-cross method (pressing them down with a fork) and … Continue reading →
Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie
Oh. Â My. Â Goodness. Â Died and gone to heaven? Â I believe I have. Â Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie. Â Perhaps my most experimental undertaking yet. Â At least in the area of baking. Â A unexpected ingredient...no, you'll never guess. I attempted to take a nap today while the kids … Continue reading →
Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins
It's grapefruit season! Â Have you noticed the heaping mountains of them in the produce sections of the grocery stores? Â Now is the time to buy those luscious pink grapefruits because this time of year they're at their cheapest. Â At 3 pink grapefruits for $1 we've been … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies
These White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Cookies are a huge hit every time I make them. The sweet and salty flavor combo and the perfectly chewy texture make them a favorite with everyone who tries them. They're of course perfect any time of year but they make an … Continue reading →
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies With Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling
Oh yes I did! And I'm sorry. Really very, very sorry. Because in creating and sharing these Daring Gourmet originals I will have turned every one of you into addicts. But at least you will have lost your self-control over something oh so worth it! I enjoy peanut … Continue reading →
Orange Buttermilk Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
I was just talking to one of my best childhood friends, Steffi, from Germany. Talking to her got me thinking about many of the things I miss from back home in Europe. One small, but fond item that came to mind was triggered by seeing a jug of buttermilk in my fridge. … Continue reading →