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Category: Dessert

Pecan Pie Bars: Cookbook Review 1

This month, Zoe & Eric are reviewing The Ultimate Shortcut Cookie Book, a cookie/dessert cookbook. This cookbook is all about shortcuts, making cookies with pre-made mixes and other shortcuts to make the process easier and faster.

Zoe’s Take:

8/10

I love pecan pie. It’s my favorite at Thanksgiving and my favorite at Christmas too. The biggest problem I have with pie is that the crust is often too much. With these pecan pie bars, I felt like I didn’t have to deal with a large amount of crust while I was eating it, which was definitely a plus. What I didn’t like so much was that the shortcut in the recipe made it so the pecans I added last didn’t really want to stay on the top, they just sunk into the batter. I also didn’t use corn syrup, I used honey instead, which didn’t make a big difference. I would definitely recommend these bars to a pecan pie lover, or someone who has a ton of people coming over for the holiday.

Eric’s Take

8/10

This cookie bar was delicious. It’s really just a denser pecan pie that you can cut into bars. The big “short-cut” here was using cake mix for the bottom. The recipe called for a 18.25 ounce package. The problem with that is most cake mixes don’t come in that size. It’s difficult to account for measured conversions when baking with eggs, so I just ignored the fact I was missing some mix. This was used in the crust, which is baked first. The dough wasn’t the easiest to spread, but I eventually got it level. The mix was easy enough to put together, but in following the directions exactly I believe I over-mixed my “Filling” (The pecan/custard part). The directions called for mixing for a minute on low speed, then a minute on medium speed. This recipe was also very rich. A square inch of this bar is enough for me. Those last two reasons are why this recipe lost two points. Overall very good and they ended up being a crowd pleaser!

December 5, 2018
White Chocolate Blackberry Macarons

I like macarons. Not to be confused with macaroons (a soft and chewy coconut cookie) or Macron (the President of France). Macarons are delicate little confections, tiny almond cookies that people take beautiful pictures of. You’ve probably seen them before, even if you’ve never had them.

I think they taste good, but only when they come in creative flavors such as peanut butter and jelly or white chocolate blackberry. The technique required can be seen as difficult, because all elements must be perfect in order to ensure a smooth shell, raised feet, no cracks and the perfect texture.

This was actually my first time making macarons. I messed up the first batch of shells. How? I had my oven temperature up too high. I really hope that you’ll try to make some, it’s actually a pretty fun process.

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Find the recipe here.

December 4, 2018
Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing

This new versatile recipe will be your new favorite breakfast and dessert! This quick-bread is a great treat with warm spice and sweet icing.

Make them HERE today!

Let us know how you like them below!

November 27, 2018
Gregg’s Death by Chocolate Cake!

It’s National Cake Day, and instead of making you a cake, I decided to bring you a piece of one of my favorite types of cake. In Rhode Island, there is an establishment called Gregg’s. It’s been around since 1972. Gregg’s home style desserts and pastries are award winning and don’t just taste good, they also look good.

While they have an extensive menu ranging from Apple Pie to Turtle Cheesecake, my ultimate favorite is their Death by Chocolate Cake. It’s an extreme version of a chocolate layer cake. Death by Chocolate Cake is 6 layers and covered with tiny chocolate chips. The frosting in between layers is thick and even, with chocolate roses on the top.

This cake is so incredibly rich, that eating the full piece they serve you is very hard, even for me. 6 layers of cake is one thing, with the added 6 layers of frosting and chocolate morsels… forget about it. I was given an entire Death by Chocolate Cake for my birthday last year. It took about a month to eat the whole thing, and my kitchen smelled like chocolate and pastries for 6 months after that.

I definitely recommend trying one of their cakes or pies if you’re going to be in Rhode Island at all. They’re easy to find, and the locations are everywhere. And if you happen to get some Death by Chocolate Cake and survive… let me know!

November 26, 2018
National Parfait Day!

It’s National Parfait Day and we’re making a whole bunch of parfaits. Well, by a whole bunch, I mean two. Parfaits can come in a variety of different flavors and styles.

In my house, yogurt is a staple. We eat Greek yogurt most often, and generally with fruit mix-ins (although I really like the candy mix-ins, or pretzels). And while the yogurt we eat is generally for breakfast, I decided to make one for breakfast and one for dessert. Instead of giving you long recipes, I’ll just explain them to you.

The first parfait I made was my Pomegranate Breakfast Parfait.

This parfait is more towards what people imagine to be “classic”. Cinnamon spiced greek yogurt functions as the base, with pomegranate seeds and pistachio seeds as the other layers. For some extra sweetness, add a drizzle of honey over every yogurt layer. Top with berries and enjoy!

The second parfait I made was a dessert parfait. I have this thing for s’mores. I really really really like s’mores. So I made it into a parfait.

So here is my S’mores Dessert Parfait.

For the base and top layer, crush a few graham crackers. I use the classic honey flavored ones. In a double boiler, melt some dark chocolate. Once fully melted, I mixed it into some plain greek yogurt, thus making a really rich (very tasty) dark chocolate greek yogurt. I recommend using marshmallow fluff for the marshmallow layer. If you have a butane torch, gently caramelize the top layer of marshmallow and then top with a graham cracker and chocolate square.

Delicious. Try these out.

November 25, 2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie Premier

Ralph may have broke the Internet today, but that’s not stopping us. We’re going to enjoy some of our favorite apps and browsers on cupcakes! These cupcakes are decorated with the Facebook, Twitter, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome logos.

Go see Ralph Breaks the Internet, in theaters now, and let us know how you liked it!

November 21, 2018
National Baklava Day

Happy National Baklava Day! This dessert is a delicious mix of layered phyllo dough, nuts and honey. It’s common in many cultures throughout Western Europe and the Middle East along the Mediterranean. Each culture has their own version. Some use walnuts, while others use pistachios. Some will sweeten with only honey, while some use a simple syrup. Each variation is wonderful and simply scrumptious.

One More Bite visited several places in Worcester, MA to find what we considered the best of the best in the city. We came to a strong conclusion. Lee’s Bakery, located at 98 Hamilton St. was our winner. Making Syrian and Lebanese food and pastries this bakery has a great variety of classic dishes. The food is made in-sight and it’s obvious it’s lovingly done. We only got baklava this time, but we’ll be back for more! Eric is looking for a spinach pie.

Lee’s baklava is somewhat non-traditional, but clearly has it’s own history. The layers are wrapped around a walnut and honey mixture, rather than simply layered. This gave the pieces much more stability than other versions. The dough and nuts had an amazing texture. They were soft, yet just dense enough to give a substantial bite.

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What’s the best baklava you’ve had? Tell us below!

November 17, 2018
Chocolate Frogs… and Other Fantastic Beasts!

I’ve been obsessed with Harry Potter since the books first started coming out. I always got the books as soon as possible, and then enjoyed the movies as they came out in later years. When the series ended and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them premiered, it was the start of a whole new fantasy. Same world, different characters, story and setting.

Suffice it to say, I’m obsessed. Since today is the premier of the SECOND Fantastic Beasts movie, I made chocolate frogs to celebrate. Unfortunately for me, I am not talented enough to create some of the more creative creatures J.K. Rowling put to paper. So these chocolate frogs were good!

Dark chocolate candies filled with chocolate peanut butter mousse? I think yes. We’re sneaking these in to see the movie (shhhh, don’t tell).

Let us know how you liked the movie!

November 16, 2018
Eric’s Apple Buckle/Crumble

This is one of my signature recipes. I bring it to every holiday party, and it goes quick every time!

A delicious combination of apple and spices. The Rum (or Bourbon Whisky) adds depth, and the warm spices give it a signature holiday flavor. Cardamom is the secret ingredient here. It adds an extra light and floral flavor that a lot of people aren’t familiar with.

While this dish is called a buckle/crumble, it’s really neither. It doesn’t have any eggs, so it’s not quite as cake-like as a buckle, but the crumb isn’t as loose as a crumble. The “crumble” or dough is more like a loose shortbread. It has a sandy texture and can be packed down tight on top of the apples. This seals the apples in and slowly incorporates moisture into the “dough” as it bakes.

Try this recipe HERE! Let us know how you like it in the comments below!

November 5, 2018
National Candy Day

It’s National Candy Day! We’re celebrating with some Chocolate Therapy!

Located in Framingham on Route 9 East, Chocolate Therapy is home to award winning artisanal truffles infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients.

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With so many unique and creative chocolates there is something for everyone to love. You can buy truffles and other goodies by the piece, which is perfect for customizing a gift. There are also incredible custom creations like this delicious Chocolate Shoe.

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Pick up some irresistible candy to celebrate today!

Be sure to visit Chocolate Therapy’s Website, and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

November 4, 2018