Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...
Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years....
Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...
Halloween Caramel Apples
A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....
Chocolate Haystacks
These candies are great for parties and snacks—they're always a hit when I serve them.
Turtle Chips
Salty-sweet, crunchy-chewy—so many sensations in one delectable bite. This is the absolute easiest recipe to make! Both kids and adults...
Strawberry Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...
Coconut-Almond Cookie Bark
As kids, my friends and I sandwiched Almond Joys between cookies. For our high school reunion, I re-created the idea...
Fudgy S’mores Brownies
I combined the perfect summer snack with my favorite brownie recipe to get these s'mores brownies. They're sure to wow...
Chocolate-Dipped Beverage Spoons
These make a cute gift when wrapped individually in cellophane, tied with colorful ribbon and displayed in a Christmas mug....
Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log
If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner...
Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...
Chocolate Nut Fudge
This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...
Chocolate Pound Cake
You'll find that this cake goes well with ice cream, but it's also delicate enough to serve in small pieces...
Striped Chocolate Popcorn
For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...
Heavenly Drinking Chocolate
The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only...
Caramel Cashew Clusters
Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....
Chocolate-Filled Cookies with Peppermint Frosting
Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and...
Fudge Puddles
I was inspired to make these cookies last year when we stopped for a snack while Christmas shopping. I changed...
S’mores No-Bake Cookies
There's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're...
Treasure Cookies
Bake a double batch of these cookies, because they’ll disappear fast! Coconut and walnuts make them crunchy and chewy, and...
Chocolate Almond Brittle
Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to...
Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake
Try this recipe for a moist mild chocolate cake that cuts cleanly and doesn't need frosting. This scrumptious snack cake...
Mint Chocolate Cake
My husband works for a mint farmer, so I'm always looking for recipes with mint in them. I received this...
Almond Macaroons
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...
Peppermint Patties
My family loves these refreshing candies. At Christmastime, I like to add a few drops of green food coloring to...
Chocolate Coconut Bars
With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is...
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
If you want to still enjoy one of these soft, chocolate chip peanut butter cup cookies the day after you...
Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
Guests always go for this rich but simple pie. I like topping it with fresh raspberries or cherry pie filling....