Dessert

Snowman Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Snowman Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Makes 2 servings 2 cups milk 2 — 4 peppermint herbal tea bags (use 2 for light peppermint flavor and 4 for stronger flavor) 4 ounces good quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped Whipped cream, for garnish White chocolate curls, for garnish 1. Place milk and tea bags in a small […]

Chocolate Peppermint Sable Cookies (aka, Ninjabread Cookies) Recipe Notes: This cookie dough is also good for rolling out and cutting into shapes with cookie cutters. After making the dough, chill the dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator, then roll out into thin sheets with a rolling pin between two pieces of parchment paper […]

Chocolate Egg Nog 8 to 10 servings Recipe Notes: If you don’t have Crio Brü, you can substitute unsweetened chilled hot chocolate or more milk. But if you want the best flavor, using the Crio Brü is a must! If you stand it, make the egg nog a day ahead of when you want to […]

Happy December!! This is my favorite time of year. I love the sights, sounds, smells, and traditions that are wrapped up into December and early January. Here on LFM you’re going to be getting a dose of that, plus some ways to survive this season of rich foods, with recipes that will help you “lighten […]

Spicy Pumpkin Cakelettes with Chocolate Glaze Makes 24 cakelettes For the Cakelettes: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling in cups 4 large eggs 6 ounces (12 tablespoons or 1 1/2 […]

Tart Apple Yogurt Pudding Makes 2 servings 1 1/2 tablespoons warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin 1/2 medium Red Delicious apple (about 3.5 ounces) 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup cream 1. Put the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top […]

Snickerdoodle cookies—soft cookies covered in cinnamon and sugar, easy to make, and especially delicious with a cold glass of milk. What’s not to love? Plus the name just makes me smile. Try saying “snickerdoodle” three times in a row without smiling. Today I’m sharing my snickerdoodle recipe over on Savvy Sassy Moms. So if you […]

Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting Makes 12 Cupcakes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature 2/3 cup whole […]

Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese Mousse Makes approximately 6 servings Fresh apricots, sliced in half and pitted 5 ounces mild, creamy goat cheese 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure almond extract Pinch of salt 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Honey, for drizzling 1. Beat together the goat cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and […]

Dessert Bites from Averie of Love Veggies and Yoga

I’m currently in Tokyo, playing hard and trying to survive the heat and humidity. Despite the weather, I’m loving every second I have to spend here. Thankfully, sweet Averie of Love Veggies and Yoga is picking up the slack for me today with a fabulous post! She’s sharing some of her mouth watering dessert bites. […]

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