Did someone say truffles? Brownie truffles? Brownie truffles with those yummy little Andes mints thrown into the mix? Mmmmmmmmmmm. My sweet tooth is really loving all these amazing recipes that we are featuring in this month's 31 Days of Sweets & Treats series. If you really want to impress the guest at your holiday cookie exchange, I HIGHLY recommend taking 2 … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Homemade brownies. (Adapted from my all-time favorite homemade, one-bowl mocha brownies from my One Dish Dinners Cookbook!) Layer of peppermint infused white chocolate. Topped with crushed peppermints or candy canes. End result: the perfect holiday brownies for office potluck, cookie exchange or just for dessert! See the complete recipe for Peppermint Bark … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge
You know how I said the other day that the if I had to eat just 1 dessert forever it would be Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake. I *might* be changing my mind. I adore the Salted Caramel Mocha flavor combo...in anything from coffee to brownies to this fudge. The salt, the caramel and the coffee...it's just so wonderfully balanced and perfect. It's so rich and you only need … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
A surprise ingredient makes this homemade carrot cake just right. This mystery ingredient shows up in both the batter of the cake, as well as the icing. It adds just the right amount of moisture and tang. (Can you guess it yet?) Another thing I love about this carrot cake is that it's soft and not loaded with nuts or other crunchy ingredients. (Not that they are bad, I … [Read more...]
Holiday Candied Nut Mix
We are totally digging on these homemade candied nuts. It's like the ones you get from the store or mall, but way cheaper when you make your own...and way tastier! If you've never made them before, not to worry...I've got the step by step picts for you to show you how simple it is. I served these at a party last week and they were gone in a flash...I wishI'd have doubled … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Double Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
If I had to eat only 1 dessert for the rest of my life, it would be this... See the complete recipe for Pumpkin Double Chocolate Cheesecake Pie here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on Pinterest. Erin’s Personal Recommendations for Sweets & Treats Supplies: Silpat Baking … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread
You want to know what makes this pumpkin bread special? And soft. And fluffy. And just perfect? The yogurt, the coconut oil, and the butter. It's a magical combination that makes the perfect pumpkin bread. Also, the lemon extract adds a nice citrus pop to the fall and pumpkin flavors. If you don't have lemon extract, you could use lemon juice...but you won't get the same … [Read more...]
Oreo Peppermint Bark
Welcome to December and another amazing "31 Days of..." series. For the past 18 months, we have brought a different series of recipes to you during the months with 31 days. Since it's the holidays and everyone is planning on gaining 10 pounds, I thought...let's just do holiday sweets and treats this month. (Kidding, sorta.) I wanted to do a sweets and treats series because … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Friend! I spent the first half of the day on the couch nursing a sinus infection, watching Adele on Jimmy Fallon...pretty much the best Classroom Instruments segment ever!!! Then I spent the evening in the kitchen...getting ready to host our (in-town & out-of-town) family in our home tomorrow. I adore cooking for my family and can't wait to host … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Curried Pork and Potatoes
The Curry obsession...it continues on! This time...in the form of an amazing pork loin and potatoes curry that's made in the slow cooker. The pork loin is perfectly cooked in a sauce loaded with Thai flavors and coconut milk is stirred into the juices to make a delightful curry. I'm always on the lookout for best deals on canned coconut milk. I grab a bunch when I see it … [Read more...]