You guys, I am so excited about this weeks “A-Sweet-A-Week”. It is everything you could ever want in a dessert, AND it’s been lightened up. AKA no guilt! (YAY!) I mean, isn’t this what we all dream of? A dessert that tastes sinful, but without that “I need to hit the gym couch, STAT” feeling? (Ok,…
Vegan No-Bake Brownies
I’ll give you guys a second to let that title sink in…. For this weeks A Sweet A Week post, I wanted to switch things up a bit. Now, don’t get thrown by the word “vegan”. These brownies are just as, if not more, decadent and rich than your favorite brownie recipe. They are flourless and…
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Happy Thursday! For this week’s “A Sweet A Week” I decided to go back to the classics with a chocolate chip cookie recipe. And it’s a winner. If you’re anything like me, you don’t have one just one favorite type of chocolate chip cookie, you have about a thousand (okay, maybe 3). Depending on the day,…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (With Almond Butter)
For this week’s “A Sweet A Week” (for last week’s post click here) we are talking all about chocolate… and peanut butter… and how amazing the two are together. I mean, look at these! They look like little truffle gems and they are just as delicious as they look, trust me. (Also, you may or…
Doughnut Bites with Orange Glaze
Good morning guys! Before we get into today’s recipe (which is incredible) I am so excited to announce the start of a new weekly series on The Blonde Chef called “A Sweet A Week” that will last through the holiday season. I know that this time of year calls for a lot of baking which, can…
Mixed Berry Pie
Now that Fall is about to begin, I have been craving lots of comfort foods. Things like hearty soups, creamy pastas, and pumpkin pie. As it is a tad too soon to be starting on the “pumpkin in ALL the things!” craze, I decided to try my hand at a simple mixed berry pie. For…
Pineapple Dole Whip Float
This past weekend, Stephen (my husband) and I went to Disney World for a 4 day vacation with our friends. We had SO much fun! Between the rides, the company, and the food it was hard not to be a little sad coming home to DC. So to hang onto our little weekend vaca, I…
German Chocolate Cake
Let me begin by saying, I have not always been a lover of cake. Pies? Always. Fruit tarts? Definitely! But regular, plain, birthday cake? Eh. However, for my birthday this year, I decided that it was time to find a cake recipe I loved. This is it! The secret ingredients to this chocolate cake are;…
