Juicy Fruit Salad

Description It’s the pineapple syrup combined with the juice of the orange that makes the taste! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice 1 apple – peeled, cored and diced 1 orange – peeled, diced and juice reserved 1 banana, sliced 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: … Read more

Chocolate-Gingerbread Cookies

Description Perfect chocolate gingerbread cookie recipe for the holidays as a treat for both adults and children. To store, layer within wax paper in an airtight container. Ingredients 7 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ … Read more

Chinese Five-Spice Ginger Cake

Description The exotic Asian flavor will surprise everyone’s taste buds. I tried a similar cake when I was living in the US. It is definitely an interesting use of the Chinese five-spice! I make this cake based on my tasting memory, and I added in some ingredients that I consider will go well with it. … Read more

Dark Chocolate Molasses Cookies

Description A perfect holiday chocolate-molasses cookie recipe and a family favorite! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup molasses ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ⅓ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon … Read more

Chocolate-Cinnamon Cookies

Description A chocolate base cookie with chocolate chips and a cinnamon twist! Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 11 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 ½ teaspoons … Read more

Apple-Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Description With apples and cinnamon, this is a simple but delicious twist on bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers. Can be served hot or cold. Ingredients ½ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or more as needed 8 slices brioche bread 2 apples – peeled, cored, and … Read more

Brioche Bread Pudding

Description This brioche bread pudding is an impressive holiday dish that pleases the palate! Ingredients cooking spray 1 (1 pound) loaf brioche bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 6 large eggs ¾ cup white sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream 1 ½ cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup dark brown sugar 3 … Read more

Chocolate-Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Description A buttery chocolate cookie to replace traditional sugar cookies on holidays. Decorate with a thin layer of buttercream and a sprinkle of colored sugar for best results. Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 (1 ounce) square milk chocolate ¾ cup white sugar, divided, or as needed ½ cup packed … Read more

Chocolate-Cinnamon Swirl Cake

Description Recipe passed to me a few months ago by an aunt. Make sure to use high quality cocoa for a richer flavor. This will keep well in a fridge and can be reheated in the microwave (covered loosely with a paper towel or napkin). Ingredients ½ cup white sugar 5 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder … Read more