Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough: 1 stick salted butter (1/2 cup, softened) 3/4 cup granulated white sugar 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips For the Brownie Layer: 18.9-ounce […]

Option 1: Easy S’mores Brownies (using boxed brownie mix) Ingredients: 1 box (16 oz) brownie mix (fudge or original flavor) Water, vegetable oil, and egg (quantities will depend on the specific brownie mix instructions) 2 cups miniature marshmallows 8 graham cracker squares, broken into small pieces 2 Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken […]

Ingredients: Brownies: 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional) Mint Layer: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 […]

Ingredients: Dry Mix: ⅓ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ⅓ cup flaked coconut (optional) ⅔ cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Wet Ingredients (to bake brownies): 2 large eggs ⅔ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Prepare the […]

Ingredients: 1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries: If fresh, pit them. Frozen pitted cherries save you prep time. 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup orange juice (Freshly squeezed is best) 1/4 cup brandy (Kirsch, a cherry brandy, is traditional, but regular brandy works well) 1 teaspoon vanilla […]

Ingredients: For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer: 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons red gel food coloring 3/4 teaspoon white vinegar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour For the Cheesecake Swirl Layer: 4 […]

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free alternative) 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend (with xanthan gum) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 […]

Ingredients: Vodka (chilled): 1 ounce per shot. For a smoother taste, opt for a good quality vodka. Fresh Lemon Juice: 1/2 ounce per shot. Freshly squeezed is always best! Simple Syrup: 1/2 ounce per shot (recipe below) Sugar: For rimming the glasses Lemon Wedges: For garnish Equipment: Cocktail Shaker Jigger or measuring spoons Shot glasses […]

Yields: 1 shot Prep Time: 2 minutes Ingredients: 1 ounce vodka ½ ounce triple sec (orange liqueur like Cointreau) ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice Equipment: Cocktail shaker Ice Small measuring jigger (or measuring spoons) Shot glass Instructions: Chill: Start by chilling your shot glass (optional, but it adds a nice touch). Combine: In your […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) gluten-free elbow macaroni (or your favorite GF pasta shape) 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter 3 tablespoons (25g) gluten-free all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups milk (whole milk is best for creaminess, […]