Rich, moist, and totally chocolaty, these squares are blanketed with a sleek, satiny chocolate glaze. They are the ultimate chocolate cake/ brownie, great for a dessert platter or tea party.
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Broccoli-Onion Casserole
This casserole is part of the McGowan Thanksgiving feast! No casserole, no feast, it’s as simple as that. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Orange-Scented Bomboloni with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Orange Dipping Sauce
Some restaurants are putting do-nuts and do-nut- holes on their dessert menu’s. We tried this one last night at our November cooking class. It not only tasted good it was a great vehicle to keep dinner conversation going as diners dipped the pastry filled morsels in the rich chocolate cream, in no hurry to conclude…
A Welcome Party for Aidan James!
What can I say? A precious new member added to our family, a proud mommy ready to show him off, aunts, grandma’s, sister, and friends full of hugs and kisses, cuddles and smiles, and oooohs and aaaahs, now that says party! Aunt Angie made the decorations. Aunt Samantha made party favors….
Brie and Raspberry Tarts
This is a quick and easy little appetizer. It would be a good idea to keep these ingredients on hand during the holidays for those unexpected guests.
Parmesan-Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Aioli Sauce
These delicious morsels are easy to make and with no last minute fuss, they will become a party favorite for you and your guests. Plan on about 2 cakes a person when serving with other appetizers. Print Recipe Parmesan-Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Aioli Sauce Prep Time 1 hour Cook Time 25 minutes Servings cakes…
Autumn Harvest Salad
This is the salad we served at the baby shower for Aidan and Kaylee. It is a wonderful combination of fall flavors dressed with an apple cider/maple syrup dressing. To top if off it looks positively smashing on the table.
Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crostini
September’s cooking class third appetizer. The taste is amazing and the ingredients can be kept on hand for a quick treat for unexpected guests. Print Recipe Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crostini Servings people Ingredients 1 small baguette sliced 1/2 inch thick5 ounces soft goat cheesesalt and pepperoil packed sundried tomatoes Servings people Ingredients 1…
Artichoke-Parmesan Crostini
This was another appetizer for the September cooking class. It is deceiving it is so simple, but it packs a big wow of taste!! Print Recipe Artichoke-Parmesan Crostini Prep Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts drained, rinsed and patted dry1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for ganish1…
Grilled Tomato Bruschetta
We tried this for the first time at September’s cooking class. It was an instant hit!! Plum tomatoes have less juice and more pulp than many varieties, making them ideal for this recipe. Grilled bread, topped with fresh tomatoes tossed in vinaigrette, and fresh basil tastes like summer. Print Recipe Grilled Tomato Bruschetta Prep Time 20…
Crab and Ricotta Manicotti
This is a very special combination. Very rich, wonderful for a luncheon with a green salad and some crunchy bread. The cook will be a hero with this one.