Caramelized Onion Dip

In the world of eating, I am just the happy grazer. Caramelized Onion Dip fills that grazing need in me.

Caramelized Onion Dip

With the Holidays rapidly winding down, New Years Eve is next. It has been a month of overeating, big meals, and a lot of overindulgence. Which will be coming to a screeching halt come January 1st….more on that in an up coming post. Continue reading “Caramelized Onion Dip”

Red Velvet Macarons

Crispy and chewy, Red Velvet Macarons are sure to be a hit for the Holidays.Red Velvet Macarons

For my birthday, not this year but last, my brother and his girlfriend bought me a macaron kit. Just to tell a tale on myself……I procrastinate, and then I procrastinate some more……so is my story of macarons. Continue reading “Red Velvet Macarons”

Cauldron Cupcakes

What holiday is complete without a special treat? …….trick or treat. Cauldron Cupcakes!

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I was inspired by a Pinterest pin from  House of Yumm. These cupcakes are so flipping cute.

I knew this had to be something I tried. I used my own dark chocolate cake recipe. Dark cocoa powder, with dark melted chocolate, and strong brewed espresso make decadent cupcakes. Moist and super dark chocolatey.

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Everyone has a recipe for buttercream frosting, but they are all pretty basic…butter, powdered sugar, and flavoring. I like a blend of vanilla and almond extract. My key is to whip the dickens out of it. I whip it for like 5 to 7 minutes to get it really fluffy. Continue reading “Cauldron Cupcakes”