Chocolate

  • Almond Joy Granola

    Gluten-free (if using gluten-free certified oats) Meal planning Quick Breakfast Snack Continue reading

  • Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola

    Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve been in the mood for homemade granola, so I decided to experiment.  With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought chocolate-covered strawberry granola would be a great version. Continue reading

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola
  • Make Ahead Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

    We love chocolate chip cookies around here.  However, I’m not always in the mood to mix up a full batch of cookies.  Make ahead chocolate chip cookie mix to the rescue.  The dry ingredients are already mixed up, so all… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Chip Muffins

    In August 2010, I posted a recipe for an All-Star Muffin Mix.  With this cold weather, I’ve been baking more than usual.  Last night I decided to make a batch of it.  Then I asked the Imaginative One what he… Continue reading

  • Hot Chocolate Mix

    Here’s another easy gift idea.  Who doesn’t like a nice cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows?  Okay, maybe someone who doesn’t like chocolate.  Since it’s winter, this is a nice gift to help the recipient of the gift warm up… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

    I love chocolate chip cookies.  Actually, I like most cookies.  You might say cookies are my weakness!  I mean dessert weakness.  This dip reminds me of a chocolate chip cookie. Best of all, you don’t have to bake cookies to… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I’ve been promising the Imaginative One homemade cookies all week.  However with the stress of not knowing exactly what my assignment is for the upcoming school year, I’ve been nursing a headache off and on all week. Let me explain,… Continue reading

  • Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

    My absolutely favorite muffins are double chocolate chip muffins. When they bring in muffins to work, I gravitate to the double chocolate chip muffins. Usually they have a million bazillion calories in it though. I found a way to have… Continue reading

  • St. Patty’s Smoothie (GF, DF)

    Yum! And healthy are 2 words to describe this smoothie. Since I would make the boys homemade “Shamrock” shakes, I made myself one of these instead. This is another easy recipe to put together. This recipe makes four servings. I put… Continue reading

  • Best Dessert Recipes

    S’Mores Bars Toffee Brownies Peanut Butter Cups Chocolate Cookies Easy No Bake Cheesecake Homemade Brownies This has been linked to Finding Joy in my Kitchen’s countdown to 2013 – best desserts. Continue reading