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Peanut Butter Blossoms

December 12, 2022

A previous version of this post for Peanut Butter Blossoms was published in December 2012. We took new photos and adjusted the recipe. One of my favorite flavors, as you are well aware, is peanut butter. What better way to celebrate the holidays than to mix peanut butter and chocolate? These peanut butter blossoms are really easy to make *cue eye rolls* trust me, they are! Remember when I tried…

December 12, 2022 By Brian

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

March 9, 2022

A previous version of this post for Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes was published in August 2012. We took new photos and added the directions in the recipe format. Next time you make pancakes (boxed or from scratch) try adding in some oatmeal (and chocolate chips). Some people’s faces cringe when I tell them I put oatmeal in pancakes or waffles, like my family. One time at the lake house, I added…

March 9, 2022 By Brian

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Double Chocolate Levain Cookies

July 13, 2021

I love chocolate, but I’m not a fan of chocolate ice cream, cookies, cake, etc. Liquid chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate candy is more my jam. However, I don’t mind a bite of chocolate cookies or cake when I get the chance. The picture of these double chocolate Levain cookies sold me. I find baking anything chocolate is hard. Unlike a yellow or lighter shade of cake/cookies, you can’t see the…

July 13, 2021 By Brian

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

August 8, 2018

Since The Chew was cancelled and is currently living off repeats, our new favorite show is The Kitchen on Food Network. About a month ago, Jeff Mauro showed off his No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. As the segment went on, we found ourselves drooling over it. We had to make it. When it’s hot out, it’s annoying to turn on the oven. Even with the air conditioning on, when the…

August 8, 2018 By Brian

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Muddy Buddies

March 7, 2018

This post on Muddy Buddies was originally published in August 2012. Pictures and text have been updated. Basically we gave this post an overhaul. Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow) have been around for what seems like forever. However I never had them nor heard of them until I worked as an Orientation Leader in college. In the weeks leading up to our first new student orientation, the Orientation Leaders (or known as…

March 7, 2018 By Brian

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Sweet and Savory Pretzel Bites

December 2, 2015

My uncle made these a few Christmases ago and we made them last year for my family’s annual trip to NYC. These are probably the easiest snacks you’ll make this holiday season. And why not? They’re delicious. These sweet and savory pretzel bites are a perfect combination of salt and sweet chocolate. It’s like a party in your mouth. Yes, those are our Instagram Coasters in the background. They make…

December 2, 2015 By Brian

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Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

September 27, 2013

Whaaaat?! Yes. Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. When those cold fall nights begin to creep up on us, whip out this recipe and brew yourself a mugful of this pumpkin-licious drink. Pumpkin latte, pumpkin coffee – Move over for this fun fall drink for the whole family. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate is delightful. A drop of vanilla brings everything together. This recipe is made for a large mugful, so double…

September 27, 2013 By Brian

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Mother’s Day

May 16, 2013

Today’s Throw back Thursday highlights the delicious breakfast Fatima and I made for my mom for Mother’s Day. All she wanted to do for her day was to 1.) have a great breakfast 2.) go for a bike ride and 3.) spend the afternoon at one of our town’s vineyards. Who better to make your breakfast than Fatima and me? The day before – grocery shopping. My mom had only…

May 16, 2013 By Brian

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Glazed Donuts

March 27, 2013

Chocoholic? Yes. Any chance to make something chocolatey and I’m the first one in line. The chocolate donuts were so good! We were going for the chocolate glazed donuts you get from the Dunkin Donuts – the kind that melt in your mouth. I believe we nailed it. This past fall, we made some yummy pumpkin donuts. We sort of cut through that recipe and opted in for cake mix –…

March 27, 2013 By Brian

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Old Fashioned Red Velvet Donuts

March 26, 2013

Red Velvet? Donuts? Um, yum! These were absolutely delicious. The kind of donut you wait for at brunch after going to church in the morning. Ugghghg…I wish we made more… This past fall, we made some yummy pumpkin donuts. We sort of cut through that recipe and opted in for cake mix instead – it made it so much easier. Experimenting with cake mix is always fun. It’s easy and…

March 26, 2013 By Brian

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Old Fashioned Glaze for Donuts

March 25, 2013

We went nuts for donuts this past weekend. We baked up a storm of red velvet and chocolate donuts. Some were left plain, but the others were dipped into glaze. I don’t really know what came over us, but we were really excited to make these. Bake? Yes, these donuts were baked not fried. Last time we baked up some delicious donuts was last fall when we made pumpkin donuts.…

March 25, 2013 By Brian

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

March 13, 2013

Yummy, yummy, yummy, I’ve got edible cookie dough in my tummy. You know you’re in heaven when you can eat eggless cookie dough. This Chocolate Cookie Dough Truffle recipe was inspired from a red velvet truffle recipe. Our weaknesses consist only of a few things: chocolate, cookie dough, and a good dessert that can combine the two. So what happens when you combine everything together?…

March 13, 2013 By Brian

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

January 7, 2013

I am a huge fan of cookie dough. Cookie dough ice cream, raw cookie dough from scratch, those little cookie dough bites you find at the movie theaters – I can go on and on! But I think my sister is a bigger fan of cookie dough, which is why I chose to make her this cake. Oh by the way, she turned 21! Cooking runs in the family, and…

January 7, 2013 By Brian

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

December 14, 2012

I found the recipe for these Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles at Six Sisters Stuff (Chubby Hubby Truffles) and I knew I had to try it. No recipe modifications were made here. Chocolate Peanut Butter – Need I say more? I just took a bite so I could take a picture (featured image) and I literally died and went to heaven. These are really sweet, and soooooo good. The chocolate peanut butter combination won…

December 14, 2012 By Brian

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Green Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes

December 8, 2012

Add a splash of color (and mint) to your pancakes! Throw in some chocolate chips and you’ve got yourself a delicious breakfast treat for the holidays. These are really simple to make. Fortunately, our pancake mix just needs water, so we grabbed some green food coloring, chocolate chips, and mint extract.…

December 8, 2012 By Brian

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Rich N’ Thick Hot Chocolate

December 5, 2012

What’s better then cuddling up to your fireplace on a cold winter’s night? A cup of homemade hot chocolate. My favorite time to grab a cup is after a few hours shoveling or playing outside in the snow. I found this recipe on Pinterest, and you know how much I love chocolate, so I thought I’d give it a try. This recipe makes a thick, creamy, and chocolatey drink, so if…

December 5, 2012 By Brian

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