Dessert
Dessert
Easy Cashew Chicken | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Jan 4, 2023 This amazingly easy (and just plain amazing) Cashew Chicken is a favorite weeknight dinner! Made from juicy chicken stir-fried with tender veggies in a tangy, savory Asian-inspired sauce. This 25-minute homemade recipe is a million times better than takeout.…
Make-Ahead Party Food with Recipes (Sweet and Savory!)
This menu of Make-Ahead Party Food is pleasing for any dinner party, cocktail party, birthday, wedding reception, and beyond! Featuring both sweet and savory, each appetizer is served in its own shot glass so your guests can grab-and-go while they mingle. Christmas is now a…
Chocolate Orange Yule Log Crepe Cake
Citrusy orange flavor adds holiday sparkle to this Chocolate Orange Yule Log Crepe Cake. Marmalade, whipped cream, and orange ganache-filled crepes are wrapped in a chocolate Swiss roll sponge. I couldn’t let the season pass without enjoying one of my favorite Christmas baking projects –…
Mint Chocolate Chip Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Add some holiday flavor and color to your cookie tray with Mint Chocolate Chip Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies! Shortbread is my favorite kind of cookie. That’s no secret to long-time blog readers, I’m sure. The formula is so simple and the end result so delicate and…
Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna – Easy No Bake Christmas Dessert
Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna is super easy no-bake Christmas dessert recipe that can be thrown together in 20 minutes and kept in the fridge until ready to use. This chocolate peppermint dessert looks like a winter wonderland and it’s great for serving at holiday dinner, bringing…
Easy Instant Pot Cubed Beef Recipe
By: Shelly Posted: Aug 5, 2022 Savory and tender Instant Pot Cubed Beef is the ultimate lazy dinner: little effort, huge flavor, all packed into just one hour of cooking! Juicy chunks of beef and gravy is an easy recipe to make in the pressure…
Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake
This Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake is the ultimate dessert mashup. Rich and decadent with classic peanut butter and chocolate flavor, it’s made for sharing. Make it for your next party or potluck. This Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake is simple enough for a beginner…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – OMG Chocolate Desserts
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the best pumpkin muffin recipe ever. Combo of perfectly spiced , soft and moist pumpkin muffins, delicious cream cheese filling, crunchy brown sugar cinnamon streusel topping, and a sweet glaze sounds like the perfect fall comfort food. The Best Pumpkin…
Butter Swim Biscuits | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Aug 17, 2022 Every household needs a great biscuit recipe. Let these heavenly Butter Swim Biscuits be yours! Baked golden in butter, these homemade buttermilk biscuits are soft, flaky and moist with crispy edges. If you love biscuits, don’t forget to try…
Indulge in Cold Weather Adventures
With fall and winter just around the corner, it’s time to plan ahead for all of the guests that cold weather adventures bring. Lodges, hotels, resorts and indoor amusement parks are primed to get a business boom in 2022/2023. “Domestic leisure travel spending has already…
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Biscuits | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Aug 25, 2022 Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Biscuits are buttery biscuits stuffed with tender and flavor packed roast beef, melty cheese, and perfectly seasoned peppers. The perfect game day food or everyday dinner idea! If you love Philly cheesesteak recipes and easy appetizers,…
The Ultimate Spinach and Artichoke Dip
By: Shelly Posted: Aug 29, 2022 This creamy and cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip rarely lasts long at parties! A crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe packed with four kinds of melty cheese, juicy artichokes, spinach, garlic and herbs. Want even more dip recipes? Try my Hot Corn…
Buttermilk Banana Bread – Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Sep 9, 2022 This is the most delicious banana bread recipe you are going to find! Made with buttermilk, ripe bananas, and my easy banana bread secret! Make sure to try my Banana Muffins Recipe too! The BEST Banana Bread Recipe EVER! I never…
Crock Pot Chicken Nacho Dip
By: Shelly Posted: Sep 16, 2022 Melty, spicy, cheesy Crock Pot Chicken Nacho Dip is a flavor bomb that you want at your next party! Slow cooked to ooey-gooey, chicken perfection, easily served as a warm dip for tailgating, or on top of a plate…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake – OMG Chocolate Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake is a delicious flavor and texture combo of smooth pumpkin cheesecake, delicate white cake layers dotted with pecans, and silky cream cheese buttercream frosting. If you are looking for a show-stopping dessert to make for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other Holiday gatherings, this…
Pumpkin Crescent Roll-Up Bake – OMG Chocolate Desserts
Pumpkin Crescent Roll-Up Bake is a delicious fall breakfast recipe and also a very satisfying dessert. This recipe is a fun twist on your favorite pumpkin crescents, French toast, and pull-apart bread. You can slice it or pull it apart, but you will enjoy this…
Apple Fritter Bread with Boiled Cider Glaze
Apple Fritter Bread is filled with chunks of fresh apple, ribbons of cinnamon-sugar, and topped with boiled cider glaze. Nearly dessert, yet breakfast-appropriate. A loaf makes a wonderful homespun gift for a deserving friend or neighbor. Confession: I can’t stop making and eating this Apple…
Easy Toasted Coconut Balls (3 – Ingredients)
By: Shelly Posted: Sep 29, 2022 This easy recipe for coconut balls starts with toasting the coconut to really make the no bake treat delicious. Only 3 ingredients for a sweet coconut truffle! This recipe was made in partnership with Imperial Sugar. CLICK HERE for…
The Best Pork Carnitas | 3 Cooking Methods
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 3, 2022 My recipe for Pork Carnitas is the best ever. Tons of flavor is packed into this tender and juicy pork with crispy edges. Perfect for parties, tacos, nachos, burritos, or even on a salad or in a rice bowl! …
No-Bake Energy Bites | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 5, 2022 Chocolate peanut butter no-bake Energy Bites take just minutes to prepare for an endlessly customizable, easy snack! Load this protein balls recipe up with your favorite mix-ins. There’s nothing like a healthy snack that tastes like an indulgent treat!…
Indulge in Cold Weather Adventures
With fall and winter just around the corner, it’s time to plan ahead for all of the guests that cold weather adventures bring. Lodges, hotels, resorts and indoor amusement parks are primed to get a business boom in 2022/2023. “Domestic leisure travel spending has already…
Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Pound Cake recipe with Chocolate Ganache is a chocolate lover’s dream. Dense, but very moist cake is loaded with chocolate flavour and a thick layer of silky and smooth chocolate ganache that takes it over the top! This classic recipe is simple, but deeply…
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 10, 2022 This is the best Pumpkin Pie recipe with so much fall flavor and unbelievably velvety texture! Easy to make with store-bought or homemade pie crust, filled with a silky and spiced pumpkin filling made from scratch. Perfect for the…
32 Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Tasty desserts are one of the best parts of the Thanksgiving holiday! But, what can be your best choice? From decadent pumpkin cheesecakes and irresistible autumn pies, to a sinful apple cake and muffins and delicious pecan treats, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth.…
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Homemade Bourbon Marshmallows
Move over pumpkin pie! Brown Butter Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Homemade Bourbon Marshmallows are ready to be the star of your Thanksgiving feast. It’s not too hard to figure out where the inspiration for these cupcakes came from. When Thanksgiving rolls around my mom always…
Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe – OMG Chocolate Desserts
Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe is moist, sweet and packed with fresh apples and cinnamon for perfect fall treat. Taste delicious and it’s like a cake just baked in a loaf pan. This easy fall baking recipe is super simple to throw together for bakers of…
Creamy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 17, 2022 This cozy, creamy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta recipe is ready in 30 minutes and filled with the warming flavors of fall! It’s an easy one-pot dinner made with tender pasta tossed in a rich pumpkin cream sauce, spiced with…
Cheesy Sour Cream Noodle Bake
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 20, 2022 Weeknights just got a whole lot more delicious, with this cozy and comforting Sour Cream Noodle Bake! Prepared with layers of savory meat sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender egg noodles tossed in a creamy sour cream mixture. Creamy…
Pumpkin Season | Sweet Street Desserts
It’s pumpkin season! The star of autumn, our fall celebrity. Pumpkins are more than a cute decoration for suburban homes or Instagram-worthy activities. These famous gourds are a robust source of nutrients with medicinal properties. This is the time of year when customers jump on…
7UP Biscuits | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 24, 2022 These buttery homemade 7UP Biscuits only need 4 ingredients! Made with Bisquick and the delicious tanginess of sour cream, these tender biscuits are a delicious and easy side to serve warm from the oven, smothered in butter or jam. …
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Oct 27, 2022 Have the easiest, cheesiest homemade lasagna on the table in one hour with my Instant Pot Lasagna recipe! Prepared in the pressure cooker with layers of savory ground beef, tangy marinara sauce, tender noodles, and lots of melty cheese.…
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bread – OMG Chocolate Desserts
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bread is an easy fall baking recipe for super moist, cake-like, homemade bread packed with apple chunks, smooth cream cheese filling, and irresistible crisp topping. Although it is called bread, it tastes like a delicious cake baked in a loaf pan. Assembling…
Cranberry Spice Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cranberry Spice Layer Cake has all the flavors of the holiday wrapped up into one cream cheese-frosted confection. I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year, which puts me right in my element. I just love planning a big holiday feast for my family and friends. This is…
Social Media & the Restaurant Industry
Social media is one of the most relevant ways to reach customers and promote your restaurant business. It has changed the way we experience everything from day-to-day communication to eating out. With the rise of Instagram and Facebook, restaurant owners are seeking social media platforms…
32 Best Cranberry Dessert Recipes for Fall and Winter Holidays
Cranberries are synonymous for the holiday season more than any other fruit. Even if your firstthought is cranberry sauce, these ruby red berries can do much more than accompany turkey. Whether you use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries for baking, every cranberry dessert will be…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are rich, bite-size sweets with a mini Reese’s cup nestled in their centers. Serve alongside a tall glass of milk – Santa will thank you! Full disclosure: I make these cookies year-round. But my Christmas cookie giveaway trays would not…
Hot Chocolate Fudge – Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Dec 8, 2022 Updated: Dec 9, 2022 This easy Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe is combines two winter favorites into one dessert! Creamy fudge with mini marshmallows this recipe is perfect for holiday gifting! This recipe is in partnership with Imperial Sugar. CLICK…
Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna – Easy No Bake Christmas Dessert
Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna is super easy no-bake Christmas dessert recipe that can be thrown together in 20 minutes and kept in the fridge until ready to use. This chocolate peppermint dessert looks like a winter wonderland and it’s great for serving at holiday dinner, bringing…
Mint Chocolate Chip Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Add some holiday flavor and color to your cookie tray with Mint Chocolate Chip Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies! Shortbread is my favorite kind of cookie. That’s no secret to long-time blog readers, I’m sure. The formula is so simple and the end result so delicate and…
Chocolate Orange Yule Log Crepe Cake
Citrusy orange flavor adds holiday sparkle to this Chocolate Orange Yule Log Crepe Cake. Marmalade, whipped cream, and orange ganache-filled crepes are wrapped in a chocolate Swiss roll sponge. I couldn’t let the season pass without enjoying one of my favorite Christmas baking projects –…
Make-Ahead Party Food with Recipes (Sweet and Savory!)
This menu of Make-Ahead Party Food is pleasing for any dinner party, cocktail party, birthday, wedding reception, and beyond! Featuring both sweet and savory, each appetizer is served in its own shot glass so your guests can grab-and-go while they mingle. Christmas is now a…
Easy Cashew Chicken | Cookies and Cups
By: Shelly Posted: Jan 4, 2023 This amazingly easy (and just plain amazing) Cashew Chicken is a favorite weeknight dinner! Made from juicy chicken stir-fried with tender veggies in a tangy, savory Asian-inspired sauce. This 25-minute homemade recipe is a million times better than takeout.…