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Tiramisu Brownies

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Kaitlin

I am a huge fan of coffee and coffee-related foods, so tiramisu is obviously a favorite of mine. When the concept of a Tiramisu Brownie was mentioned, I was immediately excited. What a fantastic combination of desserts! Barista Prima Coffeehouse® K-Cup® packs are four dark, rich coffee blends that really deliver an intense flavor that are more bold and robust than other K-Cup offerings. The four flavors offered are: Colombia, House Blend, Italian Roast, and French Roast. I’ve had a Keurig for years now (I just had to retire my original Keurig and buy a replacement, sniffle) and am always really pleased with the coffee choices that can be found in K-Cup form. I tend to use coffee grounds in a bunch of recipes, especially ones that use chocolate, to really up the flavor. Barista Prima was nice enough to send me a box of their House Blend K-Cups so I naturally wanted to make a dish that used these delicious grounds as well as a dessert that would be perfect paired with a cup of House Blend coffee. Many thanks to Barista Prima for also sending me this mouthwatering recipe! Ingredients: 12 oz. chocolate chips 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup … Continue reading →

Black and Tan Brownies

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Kaitlin

I mentioned these delicious brownies in my “A Taste of Ireland” post over the weekend. They were so yummy that I thought they deserved their own post. Also, because it’s technically two brownie recipes together, I thought step-by-step photos might prove helpful. Enjoy! Ingredients: Tan Brownies: 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans Cooking spray Black Brownies: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup Guinness Stout 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 1/4 teaspoon salt So, I finally got a stand mixer! Which made this recipe a snap. I am so excited about my new toy, so expect to see that red beauty in a few upcoming posts. I will still write the preparation as if I was using a hand mixer. If you have a stand mixer, you add all the ingredients straight to the mixer bowl. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. To make, begin by preparing the tan brownies. Add … Continue reading →

A Taste of Ireland

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Kaitlin

With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching I have been thinking back to my trip to Ireland quite a bit. I had such a great time that I wanted to relive a little piece of it, through food of course! I was chosen to be a part of Foodbuzz’s 24×24 for March so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make some Irish treats. I invited my Dad, boyfriend and Aunt who all came on the trip with me to Ireland as well as my grandpa, who grew up in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, and my mom, who didn’t get to do the trip with us. I honestly was a bit nervous about this undertaking, I didn’t want to disappoint my grandpa or mess up a traditional meal! We began with a mini traditional Irish breakfast for an appetizer. An Irish breakfast consists of black and white pudding, bangers (sausage), rashers (bacon), a fried egg, baked beans, and a fried tomato. Because this was just an appetizer, I used quail eggs instead of traditional eggs. I found the black and white pudding, bangers and rashers on foodireland.com, a great website for Irish food products. A traditional Irish breakfast … Continue reading →

Day-After-Halloween Brownies

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Kaitlin

If you’re like every other American adult the day after Halloween, you have a whole lot of random candy sitting in your house. My guess is you either 1. want to get rid of it ASAP or 2. consume it all in one sitting. Well friends, I have a recipe to satisfy both ends of the spectrum. Two Peas and Their Pod had a wonderful Peanut Butter Snickers Brownies recipe on their site that got me thinking. Any chocolately goodness could be thrown in these brownies to make a yummy dessert! So I used Dark Chocolate Reeces and Peanut Butter M&Ms. Past that, the recipe is the same as Two Peas and Their Pod, so thank you very much for posting this great idea! Feel free to use whatever chocolate you have lying around the house. Just be sure to end up with about 1 1/2 cups of candy to make the recipe consistent. Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs 3/4 cup dutch processed cocoa 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped candy (I used about a dozen Reeces Cups and a bag … Continue reading →

Salted Caramel Brownies

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Kaitlin

Hurricane Irene has forced me to stay indoors for most of today, which means I’ve resorted to cooking/baking to keep me occupied. Today’s creation is another Cooking Light recipe for Salted Caramel Brownies. Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 6 tablespoons butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon bakery emulsion Cooking spray Topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons evaporated fat-free milk, divided 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 ounce dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, leveling it with a knife. Combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, brown sugar (I used light brown sugar), and baking powder in a large bowl. hehe. I love my heart shaped measuring cups. Stir well with a whisk. Melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add to a medium bowl and add eggs and 1 teaspoon of bakery emulsion. I received this as part of a baking gift I received last Christmas. It apparently “adds a creamy, rich bouquet and a light, nutty … Continue reading →