Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates from The Cozy Little Kitchen These lovely little pastries are the perfect confection to quickly whip up as a special dessert for your family. While they look like something from a French patisserie (bakery), they are not at all time consuming or difficult to make! This dessert is actually made with refrigerated pie crust-- a modern-day favorite of mine-- that has been rolled up with chocolate-hazelnut spread and sweet strawberry preserves. They're simple … [Read more...]
Baked Brownie Pudding
Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates Everyone needs a delicious and easy chocolate dessert in their back pocket--or in this case, apron pocket-- and baked brownie pudding is mine! This dessert is derived from a Barefoot Contessa recipe, and it's the perfect blend of a fudge brownie and rich chocolate pudding. You don't need a knife to cut into this, but a large spoon to scoop out the molten chocolate goodness in the middle. If you want to enjoy this the way we do, you need to start by pouring … [Read more...]
Chocolate Bundles with Ganache
Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates Happy Valentines Day!!! Today my goal is to pray extra blessings for, and show love to the special people God has placed in my life! My family is who first comes to mind, and that's where this incredible dessert comes in... It's a tradition for me to make them for my husband on Valentines Day, for chocolate bundles are truly one of his favorite things! He lights up when I hand over a plate of this flaky, buttery pastry that's filled with … [Read more...]