Mary Anne here. Coming off of EIGHT weeks of denying myself chocolate, I was smitten by La Cucina Italiana’s June ’11 issue, featuring an incredible selection of indulgent cocoa-loaded recipes. The following recipe was inspired by their version of a chocolate “loaf” studded with a variety of nuts and crumbled butter cookies. As I eagerly[…]
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Mariel here. As you may have noticed, my mom whipped up one of my grandmother’s delicious Chocolate Cheesecakes last week. While the recipe is beyond simple, I don’t have much use for a full-on cake unless it’s a) somebody’s birthday or b) I’m trying to impress a group of friends. Cupcakes on the other hand,[…]
Nana’s Chocolate Gateau with Crushed Almonds
Mary Anne here. This cake was my Nana’s signature dessert and it was highlighted in her cooking journal – a.k.a. the aforementioned book of “Receipts”. It’s an absolute knockout for any chocolate-loving company, and it’s incredibly easy. During my years catering, it became my most requested dessert. If you don’t own an egg separator, now[…]