Sweet Potato Cornbread

Sweet Potato Cornbread 

I'm always looking to try making new things, especially when it involves changing up my favorite foods. In this recipe, I combined 2 of my favorite Southern staples: sweet potato and cornbread. Usually, when you mix two awesome things, it makes something even better. This sweet potato cornbread was no exception, except in that it was even better than even better. It was revolutionary. DO try this at home, you won’t regret it. 

Frozen White Mint Oreo Cookie Dough Bites

Frozen White Mint Oreo Cookie Dough Bites

Think it sounds too good to be true? I would too, had I not just invented them. I was trying to think of something to bake, and wanted to make something cold since it's been so hot outside. I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to make something with cookie dough, since we don't have any cookie dough recipes on here yet. And as you all know, cookie dough is amazing, so making something with cookie dough ups the ante. You have to pair it with really awesome things to make something even more awesome than the cookie dough would have been on its own. So, I determined it was time for a pantry/fridge raid. And what did I end up with? A York Peppermint, a bag of Mini Oreos, and White Chocolate Pudding Mix. This was one of those wonderful moments when I knew whatever I ended up with, using all of these ingredients with cookie dough, was going to be good. Really good. My only regret is that Lauren isn't eating sweets right now, so I've probably had a few (or eight) too many on my own...oops.  

Black and Gold Cookies

Black and Gold Cookies: Decadent dark chocolate cookies topped with rich butterscotch frosting



Today, Vandy basketball beat #1 Kentucky to win the SEC championship for the first time since 1951. It was hands down the most exciting sports moment for Vanderbilt since I’ve been a student here, and as a huge Vandy sports fan, I felt the need to do something to celebrate. So, I was thinking of things I could bake that were black and gold (our school colors). I quickly decided the black part would be dark chocolate, and the gold part would be butterscotch, as I had the necessary ingredients to make both of these things, and they’re two of my favorite flavors. After some careful thought, I ended up with these incredibly delicious black and gold cookies: decadent dark chocolate cookies topped with rich butterscotch frosting.

Caribbean Delight Pudding & Paletas

Caribbean Delight Pudding & Paletas

What I am about to say may be considered blaspemy, but here goes:

Not everything that is sweet has to be unhealthy.

Granted, cheesecake and cookies are not exactly superfoods, but there is a way to make delicious treats that are, dare I say it, GOOD for you. This piece of news is particularly exciting for me as I must live without desserts until Easter.

This particular recipe was inspired by my love of two ingredients: Sweet Potatoes and Bananas. If the idea of sweet potatoes in sweets sketches you out, let me remind you of two things: sweet potato pie and sweet potato casserole. Both desserts. Both sweet potatoes. Both delicious. Let's continue, shall we?

Cookies and Cream Cookies

Cookies and Cream Cookies

One of my favorite ways to invent recipes is to browse all the food I have and get inspired by a specific fun item. A few days ago when I was doing this, I found two sources of inspiration: a Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Crème bar and Cookies and Cream Chex Mix. I was in a cookie mood, so I decided to melt the Hershey’s cookies ‘n’ crème bar, add white and semisweet chocolate chips, and then coat the dough and finished cookies in a mixture of the Cookies and Cream Chex Mix, Powdered Sugar, and Hot Chocolate Mix. This all may sound a bit overwhelming, but I assure you the final product is just the right amount of whelming!

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Double Crisp Mozzarella Crackers

Double Crisp Mozzarella Crackers

If you're anything like me, the word "crackers" probably doesn't exactly conjure up the most tempting and delectable mental image. Chances are, it makes you think of saltines or oyster crackers, or contests at summer camp to see who could eat the most crackers at once. Unfortunately, crackers are often plain, relatively flavorless vehicles for more exciting flavors such as cheese or soup. But why is this? Crackers, in theory, should be wonderful. They are crispy, crunchy, salty, and snack-sized. Shouldn't they be more than just an afterthought served in a plastic wrapper?

Maple Chocolate Chip Cornbread Pudding

Maple Chocolate Chip Cornbread Pudding

Having lived in the South essentially my entire life, I have very high standards for my cornbread. And a few weeks ago when I made some, it just didn't measure up. The flavor was fine, but it was too dry. So rather than allow my friends to eat mediocre cornbread, I decided I would use it to make something better. I tried to think of things I could use it for, when I remembered that often people use dry bread in bread pudding. So, I made bread pudding out of my failed cornbread, and since I don't like raisins, I used chocolate chips instead. Here's how you can replicate this wonderful creation:

"Kitchen Sink" Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

"Kitchen Sink" Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

Do you ever find yourself with an overabundance of candy and an underabundance of willpower or storage space? Whether you have too much leftover Halloween candy, you just gave up sweets for Lent (join the club!), or you're simply trying to eat healthier, often times you would like to have a little less chocolate, cookies, marshmallows, etc. in your life.

Usually, one of the best ways to get rid of these excess sweets is to give them to somebody who WILL eat them. Not only is it less wasteful than throwing the sweets out, but it also brings a smile to the face of the recipient. However, it might not always be easy to go up to somebody and say, "Here's a half bag of marshmallows, two Reese's Santa Clauses, some Hershey's kisses, a granola bar, and a brownie I had lying around." However, you absolutely can give these all away to somebody else and think nothing of it (and they'll be none the wiser). How?