Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates
I was craving a peanut butter cup the other day, but we live 20 minutes from town, so I knew I wasn’t going to drive all the way there for one little peanut butter cup. I decided to get creative with what I had on …
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a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
Dessert
Apple Cider Doughnut Loaf Cake
It’s officially fall here on the ranch! I love this time of year, it’s cool and crisp and there’s nothing quite like that golden hour glow. The busy season for our guesthouses is coming to an end, and I’m ready (and have more time) to …
Fresh Mint Chocolate No Churn Ice Cream
Everything in my garden is struggling this year except my mint. It’s like a giant, unruly weed that has taken over. I use it in salads all summer, but still have a ton leftover. One way to use it is to make this simple syrup. …
Mini Cheesecakes With Chocolate Ganache
Do you ever crave cheesecake but don’t want the hassle of dealing with a water bath and springform pan? These mini cheesecakes with chocolate ganache are just the ticket! These little treats come together so quickly and they bake up in no time. The chocolate …
Soaking Up The Last Bit Of Summer
There is a hint of Fall in the air here on the ranch. Crisp mornings, warm days and cool nights. I love when the seasons change, but this month, I’m soaking up the last bit of Summer before it’s gone. I’ve rounded up a handful …
Old School Birthday Cookie Cake
Remember those giant chocolate chip cookies that they had at the mall back in the day? I always wanted the one decorated like Cookie Monster because we have something in common, we both really love cookies. I haven’t thought about the old school birthday cookie …
Ice Cream Cake
Want to make a fun, easy dessert this weekend? Nothing says summer like a delicious ice cream cake! I love this cake because there are endless flavor combinations and it is so easy to make. It starts with a simple graham cracker crust that is …
Mango Turmeric Popsicles
Do you ever use a recipe that calls for just half a can of something? I hate when that happens, what are you supposed to do with the leftovers? This happened to me the other night, I had leftover coconut milk that I didn’t want …
Coconut Bread
When I was 22, I lived in Sydney, Australia and worked (mostly peeling shallots) in the kitchen of a fancy French restaurant. I would spend my free time at the local book store perusing the cookbook section. There were endless options of colorful, fun books …