Noir Bars
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
Note: This post was originally published March 30, 2009. I’ve modified the recipe since then (and I’ve also updated the photos). Enjoy! First things first; fall is here! If you don’t know me by now, you know that fall is my absolute favorite season. Yep, I’m that crazy person who starts putting fall decorations up [...]
Tags: cheesecake, chocolate, ganache
Daring Baker Challenge: Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
The July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s world – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with hot fudge. Her recipe is based on an ice cream cake recipe from Taste of Home. I have to admit, [...]
Tags: chocolate, daring baker, ice cream
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
Out of all the quick breads I make (my current favorites being zucchini and pumpkin), I was shocked to discover that I’ve never actually made my own banana bread before. I decided this must be remedied immediately, and I also decided it would be the perfect time to try out my new mini loaf pans. [...]
Tags: banana, bread, chocolate
Daring Baker Challenge: Chocolate Pavlovas with Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
The June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. Dawn challenged the Daring Bakers’ to make Chocolate Pavlovas and Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse. The challenge recipe is based on a recipe from the book Chocolate Epiphany by Francois Payard. I couldn’t have been happier to make a chocolate recipe this month. [...]
Tags: chocolate, daring baker, mascarpone
Chocolate Chip Jam Bars
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
I made these bars last week when we had some friends over, and I still can’t get them out of my head (ask my husband, I’ve wanted to make them again every day this week). The chocolate is so rich and creamy, and the cookie dough has an almost nutty quality when paired with the [...]
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