David took me to a chocolate cooking class a few years ago. We had fun getting chocolaty together, and we came away with a great biscotti recipe. But the class itself brought true meaning to the phrase, “too many cooks in the kitchen.” One woman tried to monopolize all of the cooking tasks, and it was obvious that she attended classes frequently because she had nothing else to do. I was also grossed out by how many people were touching the … Continue reading
I have been making the perfect summer dessert, and it’s so easy. You can’t beat balsamic marinated berries over brownies as a satisfying way to cap off a great meal. I love it because it combines fresh, juicy fruit with chocolate in a new and interesting way. To make it, put a collection of the best berries you can find in a bowl. I’ve used strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Then, sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 3 … Continue reading
If you love chocolate, you have to make these cookies! They have the perfect balance of sweet, crispy, chewy, and chocolaty. But not too sweet. Yum. Get me another! To make these cookies, pre-heat your oven to 375ºF. Mix 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. I did my mixing in the food processor just to make things a little easier. Then, mix in 1 stick of … Continue reading