Category: Recipe

  • Giant Reese’s Cup Cake

    Giant Reese’s Cup Cake

    Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Amazing. Delicious. Perfect. This classic combination has stood the test of time and is immortalized in the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. But sometimes, I just want to eat cake… but also Reese’s peanut butter cups. So I made a cake. It’s not like this hasn’t been done before, because it definitely has. But this one is mine, and I’m obsessed with the flavor, texture and deliciousness of it all.

    (but it’s super annoying to make)

    I shouldn’t be saying that about my own recipe, but I won’t lie to you, it’s annoying. Since there is no actual baking involved, there is instead a lot of refrigerator time. Every time you do a layer, the cake sits in the fridge for 30 minutes before you can do the next one. That’s the worst part about this cake. But if you have 2 free hours and feel like tackling it, then I would recommend it, because it’s like a whole lot of peanut butter cups that you can eat like a cake.

    So come have some cake that’s more like candy as we are only TWO days away from Halloween!

    Find the cake recipe here

  • Bob’s Burgers Burger Book #4

    Bob’s Burgers Burger Book #4

    The Jack-O’-Lentil Burger

    We’re talking about Over-the-Top the movie–this Hamburger tastes like arm wrestling.

    Zoe’s Take

    9/10

    I absolutely loved this burger. I didn’t think I would because I’m normally not the biggest fan of lentils. But I actually adored every bit of this burger. The lentil mixture was actually amazing. The added sweetness from the honey, plus the hotness of the serrano peppers ACTUALLY worked. I love most things that have goat cheese on them, and this was no exception. The baby spinach provided a nice crunch as well, which is definitely necessary for this burger. There is an earthiness to this burger that I didn’t expect to love, but I do. The reason why I didn’t give this a 10, is because it’s also a very messy burger, because the lentils fall off when you tilt the burger, which is sad.

    Eric’s Take

    8.5/10

    This was my favorite burger yet. The creamy goat cheese and fresh spinach with the sweet and spicy lentil mixture had great texture and depth of flavor. The honey and the serrano pepper did a lot for the lentil mixture. It was certainly a messy burger, but the lentil mixture held up better than I thought it would. This burger lost a point for the complexity. For the average person the multiple steps of this burger may be daunting. Cooking lentils is no easy task if you’ve never done it before. I actually overcooked my first batch. The half a point was lost on difficulty of sourcing ingredients. The “Orange Lentils” were difficult to find. I finally managed to get Red Lentils, which are really the same thing.

  • Charred Flank Steak with Gorgonzola and Fig Balsamic Flatbread

    Charred Flank Steak with Gorgonzola and Fig Balsamic Flatbread

    Tired of plan old pizza? Try a flatbread! They’re versatile and easier to make then pizza. The main difference is that there is typically no sauce. Your local grocery store likely carries flatbread in the bread isle. Make one with your favorite toppings!

    This particular recipe takes juicy charred flank steak and adds some creamy gorgonzola cheese. Adding earthy arugula, fresh tomato and sweet fig balsamic to road it out. This is a very filling dish!

    Make your own with the recipe here!

    What flavor combinations would you try? Comment below!

  • Bob’s Burgers Burger Book #3

    Bob’s Burgers Burger Book #3

    I’ve Created A Muenster Burger

    Perfect patties topped with sauteed mushrooms and smothered in muenster cheese.

     

    Zoe’s Take:

    7/10

    I was really excited about this burger and I was sadly disappointed by it. What this burger lacked was crunch. I think butter lettuce and green leaf lettuce are both good choices, but they’re not crunchy enough to be the only crunch in this burger. The muenster cheese sandwiching the sauteed mushrooms is amazing. I hate when my burger toppings just fall off, but the cheese acts as an anchor, holding the mushrooms in place. In fact, not a single one fell off my burger. I wish there was some acidity to the burger though, a tomato slice would have been nice, or some crunchy red onions. I also definitely recommend adding salt to your mushrooms.

    Eric’s Take

    7.5/10

    Mmmm…Cheeeeeesssseee…. This burger was really good. I agree though that this burger lacked a lot of texture. It was very one note and soft. The butter with the mushrooms added a wonderful flavor and the cheese was great. Some additional flavor would have rounded out the burger. Seasoning the mushrooms is a must. I also would recommend some sweet/Spanish onion with the mushrooms. This burger lost its points on flavor. I found the ingredients the easiest to source and prep so far, this is definitely a really good recipe for a quick dinner.

  • Butternut Squash Soup with Pomegranate Creme

    Butternut Squash Soup with Pomegranate Creme

    Winter is coming!!! Stay warm with this classic dish: Butternut Squash Soup. With added Pomegranate Creme this is sure to be a hit on a cold autumn evening. This is a personal favorite dish of mine. There is a lot of strong flavors in this recipe, but the squash can hold it. Serve on its own, or take it to the next level and put it in a bread bowl!

    Get the recipe here!

    What’s your favorite dish to warm you up on a cold night? Tell us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or in the Comments below!

  • Bob’s Burgers Burger Book Review #2

    Bob’s Burgers Burger Book Review #2

    The Sweet Home Avocado Burger is an all-beef patty coated in a sweet lime sauce, topped with fresh avocado slices, sweet onions, tomatoes, peppers and stevia leaves (if you can find them).

    Think… fresh crunchy veggies meets tangy sweet limeade.

    Zoe’s Take:
    7.5/10

    The sweet and sour of the lime and honey marinade was interesting and totally different than what I normally look for in a burger. The vegetables on top were basically a simple fresh salsa. I love avocado, so that was perfect no matter what. It definitely needed a little more salt added on top of the avocado. I chose not to use a whole wheat bun, but that’s my personal preference. I would have liked something not so sweet on the burger, so I would have changed out the regular peppers for jalapenos or serrano peppers.

     

    Eric’s Take:
    6/10

    This burger has a great concept. Bring in a lot of sweetness and combine it with buttery avocado and a slight bitterness from the stevia leave. Unfortunately…stevia plants are NOT easy to find, especially in the fall. I actually went to a few nurseries and spice shops and had no luck. I did find out that Lowe’s Home Improvement carries stevia plants in the spring, so I might try this burger again. The other issue I had was that the ingredient proportions were off. I ended up with a lot more veggies then I needed. Overall the flavors were really good. Marinading the beef in a lime juice made it slightly more tender. The instructions were a little confusing, so I didn’t add the honey to the lime juice when marinading the meat. Still added a nice flavor. This burger also had great textures. The four points for me were lost on difficulty of sourcing the ingredients, ease of instructions, appropriateness of ingredient amounts, and a missing component to cut the sweetness.

  • Lemon Shortbread with Passion Fruit Sabayon Parfait

    Lemon Shortbread with Passion Fruit Sabayon Parfait

    A sabayon is a great French take on a classic Italian dessert. It’s a thin custard which typically contains champaign or a liquor. Adding in a fresh and fruity component like passion fruit will take your sabayon to the next level. But why stop there? We added some buttery and crisp shortbread cookies. These cookies have an added brightness from some lemon zest which pairs wonderfully with the smooth and silky sabayon. Top off with whipped cream and watch these opposites attract to make a fun and delicious dessert!

    Try this recipe out for yourself here!

  • Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

    Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

    We all have a memory of cinnamon rolls. Most of the time, the memory starts with popping a can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, baking them and then squeezing that glorious white sugary glaze and watching it melt into those gooey delicious rolls.

    My cinnamon rolls are not that. They combine pecans and salted caramel and the rolls bake with the topping already on it and upside down. Sounds… different, doesn’t it. Different is good. These cinnamon rolls are gooey, butter, sweet and tender. When you pull them apart, the aroma of cinnamon drenched in caramel hits you, and it’s the most intoxicating scent.

    Paired with a cup of coffee on a rainy Saturday morning… you’ll feel warm and full, like something has been missing from your routine. The worries will fade away as you melt into the warm embrace of cinnamon and butter.

    If you want these cinnamon rolls in you life, find the recipe here.

  • Pumpkin Spice Dessert Nachos

    Pumpkin Spice Dessert Nachos

    Since before the first day of Fall (September 22 this year in case you were curious), fans of pumpkin spice were gearing up to consume pumpkin spice everything for the next few months. From lattes to cereal to doughnuts, the moment Fall hits, the United States is dunked into a vat of all things pumpkin spice.

    I have to tell you something, and don’t get mad.

    (I actually don’t like pumpkin spice) Shhhh.

    But since a lot of you like it, I will bring you all the pumpkin spice you could possibly want. And think about it this way, MORE FOR YOU!!!!

    Since today is also National Nachos Day, I have brought you some dessert nachos in Fall’s favorite flavor. I topped mine with caramel and whipped cream, but you can top yours with whatever you want, I promise, I’m not judging.

    Click here for the pumpkin spice nachos recipe!

  • Halloween Shots

    Halloween Shots

    As Halloween approaches, plans are set in motion. Kids find their costumes and find their bags for holding candy. Their parents discuss who will take them trick or treating and who will stay home and hand out candy. On the other end, young adults and adults without children are planning their own festivities. Parties, clubbing, massive costumed events, they’re all out there waiting to be attended by the masses.

    On the 31st, while the kiddies are out collecting all the candy they can eat, the party people out there need something different and new and themed to drink. That’s where we come in.

    Whether you need a pre-game drink or a signature shot for your own party or event, we have it all covered for you. For your guests who don’t drink, we made these shots so that they can be made virgin and still taste delicious. You’ll find 4 Halloween and Horror themed shots below.

    A spooky Bleeding Margarita that will tingle your taste buds.

    The Classic Candy Corn Jello Shot that will have you loving the candy’s alcoholic cousin.

    Take a sip of the Fairy Godmother, a very sweet drink that will have you wishing for more.

    And the Black Magic Shot which will bring out your inner witch or sorcerer.

     

    I just want to state that these drinks are for those 21 and over in the United States and whatever the drinking age is in your country for everywhere else.

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