I had so much fun making this Brownie Espresso Dessert Martini for you. Making desserts I know everyone will love always puts me in a good mood! I started this recipe by making brownies from scratch. As I said in the episode, you can definitely use a boxed mix if you want. However, if you have the time, I promise you’ll love the homemade brownie recipe. When they’re still warm from the oven pour the Kahlúa on top so it soaks in thoroughly and evenly.  Once the brownies are re

I’ve made so many different snacks and treats for Halloween parties over the years. I find the kids never want anything fancy, but they do like it when it’s a little creative and nothing they’ve ever seen before. This Spooky Halloween Party was a favorite last year and this year I have cute little cauldrons to serve it in.  To make this popcorn you can start with fresh popped corn, or popcorn from the store. Then you toss it with melted butter, salt, chocolate, and candy to t

I like to bake for my family, and sometimes I try to make recipes that aren’t too dessert-like so they’re good snacks to enjoy during the school week. These Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Muffins with Chocolate Chips are one of these recipes. They aren’t made with any oil or butter, instead I use a protein-packed Greek yogurt for moisture and fat. Then I add in flavor with peanut butter and a little honey for sweetness. If you want more sweetness, you can add more honey or sugar!

It wouldn’t be right to let one more summer pass by without me filming an episode about the classic Chocolate Cookie Icebox Cake. This cake is a true classic and pleases just about everyone who tries it. I grew up enjoying this cake because my mother used to make it, and now I make it for my family. The premise of this recipe is that chocolate wafer cookies are layered with whipped cream and then popped in the fridge.  While the whipped cream and cookies are chilling, the cre

This is such a fun and interesting cake to make. I call it the Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Cake and it’s exactly what it says it is. It’s like a giant Chipwich. The same summer ice cream treat we all love, but on a giant scale.  The key to making this is using great ingredients. First, get cookies that are your favorites and are sturdy. Sometimes I’ll make homemade cookies, but I’ll often buy them, too. Then, use your favorite ice cream. In this video I do a classic van

There’s something about cheesecake that makes life feel like a celebration. Maybe it’s because we know that cheesecake takes just a little bit longer to make than regular cake. It feels indulgent and fun because it’s that much less accessible. This No Bake Hot Chocolate Cheesecake is kind of cool in the sense that it is a fun dessert that makes everyone happy, but it’s a little bit easier than many cheesecakes because it doesn’t require the whole delicate baking in a water ba

These are one of my favorite things to make. They are Valentine’s Cheesecake Balls made with cream cheese and Oreo cookies. I call them my “cheater truffles”! This is because they taste exactly like delicious truffles you can buy at a beautiful chocolate shop, but are so much easier to make. I think they are also a little more kid-friendly than gourmet truffles because they can be flavored with different extracts and everyone loves the crushed Oreo shell.  This is such a fun