Chocolate is the true expression of love and pampering yourself if you have a sweet tooth. It’s a shame that this homemade ice cream recipe came so late in the blog after posting so many ice cream recipes. I truly wanted to create that indulgent taste, so I was torn between making it cocoa-based or chocolate-based. And finally, I ended up using both, as I always do in all my chocolate desserts....

This luscious recipe is a twist on Nanaimo Bars with a dense chocolate base, a layer of creamy mint filling, and a rich chocolate topping. It’s hard to have just one. What is a Nanaimo Bar? Nanaimo Bars are a Canadian confection (just like butter tarts!) with a cream filling between two different chocolate layers. The creamy layer is similar to buttercream frosting but with the addition of custard powder for a slightly denser consistency....

If you’ve got some cinnamon in hand and you love tea then this post is for you. I can share amazing ideas to enjoy cinnamon tea every day with delicious flavors. I love tea, it’s the most soothing pleasure after walnut brownies. It’s an after-meal love affair for me that is the perfect way to calm my mind before I finally doze off. I make ginger green tea, after heavy and spicy meals....

This recipe is simple to prepare and results in a delicious pound cake with a moist, dense texture. What Is Pound Cake? Traditionally, pound cake is called that because the recipe takes a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. This recipe is close to the original with the addition of vanilla and a pinch of salt for flavor. Most pound cakes are baked in a loaf pan or a pound cake pan (a bundt cake mold) and are served with powdered sugar or a glaze....

Moist tender coconut cake is layered with an easy coconut frosting and garnished iwth coconut flakes for the perfect anytime dessert. Ingredients for Coconut Cake Batter – The secret to lots of coconut flavor is the addition of full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk to the batter. All-purpose flour, room-temperature eggs, and unsalted butter round out the recipe. Frosting – This easy coconut frosting recipe packs a lot of flavor! Look for ‘coconut cream’ instead of cream of coconut....

Sweet corn is added to colorful, crunchy veggies and combined in a creamy base that’s perfect for dipping, scooping, or spreading! Confetti corn dip makes any gathering a party—and it’s so easy to make and take! A Favorite Corn Dip Confetti corn dip is one of those down-home favorites, and this recipe definitely brings color to the party! Don’t be afraid to make a few changes or additions here and there depending on the season or what’s at hand!...

If you love PayDay bars, you are definitely going to love this!! It’s super fast to make your own at home and they are super yummy! Be sure to gently press the peanuts down once you add them in order to help everything stick together!! More dessert recipes here © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited....

Just two ingredients and a couple of minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make this delicious fruit dip or topping. Drizzle it on ice cream or even fruit! What is a Magic Shell? Magic shell is a chocolaty syrup that “magically” dries to a hardened, crunchy shell when it’s topped over cold foods like ice cream. The addition of a bit of coconut oil makes keeps it from being too hard (and it tastes great) so it’s easy to eat....

This quick bread takes no time at all and comes out with the perfect crumb. The sweet crumble topping is perfect with the tart berries and delicious warm from the oven. A Favorite Quick Bread Not only is it absolutely delicious when it’s hot and fresh, but it freezes well and makes amazing French toast with warm maple syrup and whipped cream! So what exactly is a Quick Bread? Quick breads are so popular because the yeast is replaced with a different leavening agent like baking soda or baking powder (like when you make banana bread)....

Homemade salad dressings are so much more delicious than the store-bought versions (and don’t have extra preservatives or sugars)! Delicious Homemade Dressing Our creamy Italian dressing has a great homemade flavor. It’s quick to make, you only need about 5 minutes or so. This dressing lasts about 2 weeks in the fridge (but I’m sure you’ll use it up long before then!). This recipe is versatile, you can get creative and mix up your own favorite blend of herbs and spices!...

It may sound unusual, but this recipe is a great way to bring corn’s natural sweetness to another level and enjoy it any time on a hot summer day. I also realized that other corn drinks like atol de elote and chicha morada are popular in Central and South America, so there’s definitely something to it! A Variety of Chinese Drinks If you’ve traveled to China, you know that non-alcoholic drinks are a big part of the menu, and there’s something for the whole family....

These broccoli bites are jam-packed with garlic bits and parmesan for the perfect side dish and they’re naturally low carb! Why We Love This Air Fryer Side Fresh broccoli is easy to find all year long (although frozen can be used). Everyone in my family loves this veggie! The garlic bits and the parm get a little bit crisp adding heaps of flavor. Cooked in the air fryer, this side takes just minutes!...

The Winter Solstice marks a turning point in the annual calendar—a time when yin (cold, dark) energy transitions to yang (light, positive) energy as the days begin to get longer again. When is the Winter Solstice (Dongzhi)? The Winter Solstice (and the Chinese Winter Solstice Festival) usually falls between the 21st to the 23rd of December. In 2024, Dongzhi will be on Saturday, December 21! Many of us know it as the longest night of the year, with the shortest daytime in the Northern Hemisphere....

For a quick meal, keep leftover roast duck in your freezer, so you can whip up this soup whenever you need it! A Go-To Woks Family Recipe My mom has been making this duck noodle soup for decades. It’s a great way to use up leftover Cantonese roast duck from your local restaurant, roast meat shop, or Chinese grocery. Often, we’ll buy an extra half a roast duck to keep in the freezer, just to make this noodle soup as a quick and easy meal....

Easter bread is a sweet yeast bread with a buttery texture and a hint of citrus flavor. It’s baked with jewel-toned eggs nestled on top. Easter is the time to bring out the family’s favorite recipes and make room for some easy, soon-to-be favorites! What is Easter Bread? Easter marks a time of celebration and renewal, it’s a holiday when families gather to rejoice in the arrival of Spring and new life....

Dijon mustard, oil, and lemon juice are whisked with savory seasonings to create a multi-purpose dressing you’ll use again and again! Easy Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing A quick and easy vinaigrette made with fresh and natural ingredients without added sugars, chemicals, or preservatives! Prepare this dressing in about 5 minutes. Easy to experiment with the basic ingredients and tailor the dressing to your recipe! Ingredients for Dijon Vinaigrette Oil – Basic salad (vegetable) oil is lighter and has a milder flavor than olive oil, which can be bitter for this recipe....

Colorful, sweet, and full of flavor! A fresh fruit pizza is a perfect way to enjoy ALL of the fresh summer berries and fruits while they’re in season. A Perfect Summer Dessert This fruit pizza recipe is an easy dessert topped with fresh fruit. The perfect sweet ending. It looks like a pizza – round and cut in wedges and it has all kinds of toppings. But the similarity stops there....

What Is Bibimbap? Meaning, “mixed rice,” bibimbap is comprised of warm rice topped with different seasoned vegetables, sauce like gochujang (korean red pepper paste), and often meat and/or an egg. It’s all mixed up, and usually just eaten with a spoon (no chopsticks needed). It. Is. Awesome. First Exposure to Korean Home Cooking It always seemed wonderfully colorful and complex when a bowl of bibimbap was placed in front of me....

Moist tender cake-like bars flavored with pumpkin and warming spices meld with rich butter and cream cheese frosting for a bar so good, it’s hard to stop at just one! Easy Pumpkin Bars These pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are so easy to make in one bowl. Canned pumpkin is paired with simple pantry ingredients. Moist and sweet pumpkin bars are perfect for dessert, coffee breaks, or guests....

In all seriousness though, we could all stand to eat less meat, so we’re always looking to add to our vegetarian/vegan repertoire. Cooking this stir fried cabbage is so easy, there’s no excuse for you not to give it a try! The first thing that might come to mind in response to that is that you don’t like cabbage, so I’ll see if I can convince you otherwise. A Different Cabbage Variety… A big reason why you don’t like cabbage is probably because the standard green ones sold in US supermarkets are not that good!...