Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes

Chocolate Lovers Unite! These Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes are an insanely decadent treat perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover! A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake sits on top of an Oreo crust. It’s then topped with chocolate whipped cream, chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings! 

Post updated: 10/28/19

mini chocolate cheesecakes made with an Oreo crust and topped with dark chocolate ganache, chocolate whipped cream and chocolate truffles

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Sesame Seed Cookies

If you’ve ever wanted to make the kind of sesame seed cookies you see at Italian delis, here’s a great recipe. It’s from Biscotti: Recipes from the Kitchen of The American Academy in Rome, The Rome Sustainable Food Project.  What I learned from the book is that sesame seed cookies are also known as Biscotti … Read more

How To Make The Perfect Pie Crust

A step-by-step guide to making the perfect pie crust recipe. Making homemade pie crust might seem like a lot of work but it’s actually super easy to make. In my opinion, the crust is the main part of the pie. Good Crust = Good Pie At least that’s how I determine if it’s a good pie … Read more

Korova Cookies

My friend Lisa introduced me to Korova Cookies, which were billed by someone (I can’t remember who as “the best cookies in the world”. The recipe is originally from Dorie Greenspan’s Paris Sweets: Great Desserts From the City’s Best Pastry Shops. From there it went to many web sites, including Splendid Table, and then onto … Read more

Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans

My no-soak Instant Pot Mexican pinto beans recipe is the perfect pressure-cooker dinner. Flavorful enough to enjoy on its own, this recipe also works well ladled over rice or chicken breast for a complete meal. I’d like to thank Hurst’s Brand for sponsoring this Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans recipe. Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans … Read more

Cooking Light Fig Bars in 8-Inch Pan

This is one of the first fig bar recipes I ever tried, and it’s still a favorite. Originally from Cooking Light magazine, these 8-inch pan fig bars are made with dried figs which you boil with a mixture of port wine and orange juice. Or you can use just orange juice, which is the way … Read more

Falafels with Homemade Pita Bread

This Falafels with Homemade Pita Bread recipe is more a lunch or brunch option, but it’s also great topped with over-easy eggs for a more breakfast spin. Pin Print 5 from 2 votes Falafels with Homemade Pita Bread By Natalia Mantur Prep Time: 30 minutes mins Cook Time: 20 minutes mins Servings: 4 Ingredients  For … Read more