To me, scones are the perfect marriage of a biscuit and muffin. There's the wonderful flakiness that's just asking for jam to come hangout, and then the sweetness and flavors of a muffin. Let's go back to Spring 2010: my now fiancé has decided to brave a weekend in Maine with me, which includes meeting my parents. Clearly my nerves were at an all time high, I probably was talking too much, but what did I decide to make for breakfast one morning? Scones of course! And to this day, my man tells me that they are the only ones he has ever liked. Best way to a man's heart is through his stomach, isn't it?...
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This is the most decadent, chocolaty, rich cake I have ever tasted. This cake is named Boca Negra for a reason: after one bite, your mouth will be covered in chocolate, which to me, is absolute perfection, plus there's a little bit of bourbon in it, so even better! Whether celebrating with a Champagne toast, relaxing after a long work day or just because, this cake is as close as I've been to heaven...
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookies
To me, chocolate chip cookies are a staple of any diet, which is why they are probably the one constant coming out of our oven. This recipe not only makes delicious cookie dough, but also the most gooey, soft and addictive cookies you'll ever taste.
Read MorePecan Sticky Buns
The amazing sticky bun recipe is back! I had put this on my blog years ago (eek, has it really been that long?), and now it's here to stay! As I had written previously, the thought of making a brioche dough can be intimidating, but I promise that if you follow the steps to a T and aren't afraid of a pound of butter, you'll be enjoying these in no time...
Read MoreAlmond Biscotti
What’s a cookie made just for coffee and without butter? Said in my best Giada voice…Biscotti. If I am to be honest, I never knew or realized that biscotti were butterless, probably because I hear the word “cookie” and nothing else matters. When my fiancé’s office decided to have an Italian themed Christmas party this past week, I instantly volunteered to make desserts for him...
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