Apple Nachos

Since we were already having chicken wings, pepperoncini beef sliders, and other assorted goodies during the Super Bowl, these apple nachos were the perfect sweet little treat with a little less guilt.

 Really the sky is the limit with the toppings you choose.  These were a bit less daunting to eat than a traditional caramel apple, but with all the same yummy goodness.

Apple Nachos
Ingredients:

• Granny Smith Apples, sliced
• caramel sauce
• chocolate sauce
• white chocolate chips
• chocolate chips
• butterscotch chips
• pecans, chopped

Directions:

• Slice apples and layer on a plate.
• Top with your favorite toppings.

Notes:

• I used a different variety apple, but think the Granny Smith would hold up better.
• We preferred the mini chips - easier to manage.
• In hindsight, peanut butter chips would have been delicious.  
• I would make this the day of your event, not before. 

Happy "Cooking"!

White Hot Chocolate

We've recently discovered a new sweet little treat in our hive.  It's so very yummy and completely different from it's milk or dark chocolate version.  This can hardly be called a recipe, but I just had to share it with you.

Chocolate Dipped Blood Oranges with Sea Salt

We love all things citrus in this little hive, especially this time of year when it's most delicious.  Add a little chocolate and a pinch of sea salt and it elevates delicious to a whole other level.  These make the perfect little afternoon treat and would also make for a special little homemade Valentine....just add a clear gift bag and a big bow.

Pumpkin Crisp

Unfortunately this post got lost in the commotion of Hubby's unexpected hospital visit, but it's just too yummy to overlook.  I'm hoping y'all will give me a pass and say that all things pumpkin are good through January...please just go with it :)!

National Coffee Day

Today is National Coffee Day.  As I thought about how much I enjoy the ritual of the morning cup of Joe I thought it would be the perfect time to share and a few of my favorite coffee recipes.  I didn't fully appreciate my love of a good cup of Joe until this round up, but a few of my favorites include....

Greek Coffee

Peach and Cherry Flambee

Yesterday we celebrated my sweet Hubby's birthday.  He's not much of a traditional cake fan, so I opted for something a little out of the box for a special dessert.  It was a huge success....Hubby loved it and the presentation made the treat special enough for the special birthday!

Easy Nutella Popsicles

These simple Nutella popsicles keep popping up on my Facebook feed.  Since "make popsicles" is on our Summer Bucket List I decided to pull the trigger and whip up a batch.  Boy am I glad I did.  These. are. delicious.  They're such a yummy treat.

Easy Nutella Popsicles
Ingredients:

• 2 cups Cool Whip
• 1 cup milk
• 7 T Nutella (the original called for six, I threw in one more for good measure)

Directions:

Mix together.  Pour into mold.  Freeze for a couple hours.  Enjoy!

Full disclosure:  I only have a 4 Popsicle mold, which is perfect for the two of us, but this made waaaay more than that.  I filled two additional large ramekins with the mix.  It still set up beautifully.

Happy Summer!

Joining up with the Cozy Little House,  Share Your Style, and  Recipes for Summer Entertaining

Paul Prudhomme's Chocolate Cake with Mocha Icing

My love of Paul Prudhomme is no secret around these parts.  I have yet to try a recipe of his that isn't completely fantastic, and this just might be the most fantastic of all....and I don't even like chocolate cake.  We first tried this cake on that first trip to K-Paul's and my family has been making it ever since. In fact, I made one this week for Daddy's birthday, which we always celebrate on Thanksgiving.  Today, I'm enjoying a piece for breakfast....shhhhh, don't tell. 

Raspberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles

One of the items on our Summer Bucket List is to make homemade popsicles.  I found these fun and inexpensive popsicle molds in the seasonal aisle at Kroger and immediately tossed them into the cart.  Last night we made our first batch.  I knew I wanted the ingredients to be simple, straight-forward, and include Greek yogurt. They set up overnight and are quite yummy...if I do say so myself.