a modern twist on affogato, this dirty chai affogato “drowns” a generous scoop of homemade chai ice cream with a shot of hot espresso. homemade chai ice cream, steeped with masala chai spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, & star anise, requires only 20-minutes of active cooking time & is so simple to make ahead. at your next dinner party let your guests “drown” their own affogato with fresh brewed espresso, & you’ll wow them with this…
a flaky & tender almond butter shortbread that is delicious enough to be enjoyed on its own, but also subtle & versatile enough to be finished with either a dunk of dark chocolate & sprinkle of fleur de sel or sandwiched around a sweet almond butter buttercream (or both!). almond butter shortbread cookies are going to be the best addition to your holiday cookie plate this year! so you know that feeling you get when you…
mini chai scones dipped in a maple chai glaze are the perfect treat for any lover of chai tea lattes & are so easy to whip together for a weekend brunch with your girlfriends or to serve to overnight holiday guests with morning coffee. these chai scones are the perfectly balanced bite: the scone itself is almost savory – it’s so buttery & flaky, & has a great punch of chai spice without being too sweet –…
an amazing pumpkin cheesecake that makes a delicious update to classic thanksgiving pumpkin pie. this pumpkin cheesecake packs a punch with all of the pumpkin flavor you’re looking for out of a thanksgiving meal. it is super rich & decadent, as all good holiday desserts are, but this pumpkin cheesecake also has such a light & fluffy texture that it’s almost mind-boggling. this pumpkin cheesecake’s rich filling & zingy gingersnap crust will definitely keep you coming back for…
a perfectly simple medjool date snack: medjool dates packed with creamy almond butter & a bittersweet piece of dark chocolate. just as satisfying as an indulgent candy, but made with completely natural & wholesome ingredients, this medjool date snack will absolutely become one of your favorites! you guys. holy crap buckets. life is balls-to-the-walls crazy at the moment. chris & i close on our home this week (!!! whaaaaat?!?) & i cannot believe that we will soon be homeowners. we…
not your average chocolate chip cookie, these dark chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies have the perfect crunchy yet chewy texture & are loaded with rich chunks of dark chocolate, walnuts, & pecans. finished with just a kiss of sea salt, these perfect cookies will have you coming back for more! a few weeks back i told you all about my mom & how we cherish our girls’ weekends (especially when they include netflix marathons & bogart’s…
