Rich, creamy, delicately flavored ice cream sandwiched between chewy, chocolate-y cookies might just be the best thing that ever happened to dessert. In my not-so-humble opinion, home-made ice cream is the ultimate summer indulgence. There is something special about ultra creamy, perfectly soft ice cream, and the addition of olive oil really takes it over the…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites
Do you ever need a snack before dinner? I don’t know about you, but by three or four in the afternoon, I am usually ravenous and have trouble concentrating on work without a snack. I usually like to have a piece of fruit and some nuts or cheese, but lately I have been trying other…
Healthy Homemade Cacao Bites
It’s finally Friday! I hope that you have had a good week. Mine was uneventful, but the weather has been fantastic in Salt Lake City, and I’m adjusting to running in the hot sun. This weekend we’re off to Southern Utah to try out our fancy new tent and see how the puppy likes camping….
Healthy Black Sapote Muffins
Have you ever heard of a black sapote? The black sapote, aka ‘chocolate pudding fruit,’ is just about my favorite thing. Related to the persimmon, this fruit has smooth, creamy pulp that tastes quite a bit like chocolate. I first encountered this fruit in Australia years ago, and I have been trying to find it…
Chocolate Porter Mousse
Hooray for making it half way through the week! I’ve been keeping busy here, between work and running in the snow (finally!!!), but I wanted to take a few minutes to share my new favorite dessert recipe. Chocolate mousse has always been one of my favorites…rich, chocolatey, creamy, and airy all in one bite…it doesn’t…
Porter Chocolate Party Cake with Coconut Cream and Cacao Nibs
If you need some dessert inspiration to get you through your Monday, here it is. I made this cake for a party over the weekend, and I’m really sad that it is already gone. Cakes baked with beer are simultaneously incredibly moist, and wonderfully light. Dark beers and chocolate are a natural pairing. If you’re…
Raspberry Lambic Cupcakes with Cocoa Buttermilk Buttercream
These cupcakes are GOOD. As you have probably noticed, I love baking with beer. I wanted to create something for Valentine’s Day using beer, and decided to go with something pink…a raspberry lambic. Lambics are sour beers fermented with fruit. They are pretty genius, because they manage to incorporate tons of fruity flavor without too…
Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Delicious Standby
Happy Friday! I don’t know about all of you, but I am really looking forward to the weekend. We have had a streak of amazing weather in Utah, and I really look forward to my not-freezing-cold long runs. I am especially excited to re-fuel after my long run with a superbowl feast. I’ve seen lots…
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