Recipes

Here’s How to Make The Drunken S’more

March 5, 2013 // 6:25 pm

A few weeks ago, we were sent a bottle of Three Olives S’mores Vodka in the mail. While we aren’t the biggest fans of flavored-vodka, we do love drinking . . . and s’mores. Thus, the Drunken S’more was created. Duh.

We took the original recipe, “The Campfire Martini,”…

Here’s How to Make the Ultimate 3-Layer Girl Scout Cookie

March 2, 2013 // 6:00 am

It’s Girl Scout Cookie season! I’d ask you which flavors you think are the best, but I already know your answer: Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs. Out of those three, I’m fine with you having a favorite; however, my question to you is (say it with me now): “Why choose?”…

Here’s How to Make Truffula Tree Cupcakes for Dr. Seuss’ 109th Birthday

March 2, 2013 // 5:00 am

In celebration on of Dr. Seuss’ 109th birthday anniversary today, March 2, blogger-baker Courtney Whitmore created a whimsical recipe inspired by the 1971 children’s story, “The Lorax.”

Just like the kaleidoscopic illustrations found within the timeless book, these “Truffula Tree Cupcakes” combine a sense of nostalgia and playful…

Here’s How to Make Homemade Ding Dongs

February 26, 2013 // 11:44 am

Given the demise of America’s long-beloved sweetheart (sob, Hostess), making these from scratch may be the only way to cure your shakes.

This recipe is a tender, chocolatey devil’s food cake filled with a fluffy, vanilla whipped-cream filling.  Once upon a time, I used this very same recipe as cupcakes to…

Here’s How to Make Raspberry Almond Macarons

February 25, 2013 // 7:00 am

These light, airy macarons feature puffy wafers of ground almonds and a rich, raspberry-flavored buttercream. Pair them with your morning cup o’ tea or coffee, or snack on them at night for some after-hour goodness.

Here’s How to Make Almond Chocolate Gingerbread Torte

February 23, 2013 // 8:00 am

Because you miss Christmas and you love chocolate, here’s a recipe to make an Almond Chocolate Gingerbread Torte. We suggest taking a whole day to dedicate yourself to this recipe, pairing it with some whiskey cider, and to not plan on doing anything for the rest of the day. Unless,…

Here’s How to Make Chard Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

February 15, 2013 // 7:28 pm

Here’s a Friday night snack idea: Chard Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. The recipe comes from Macheesmo and is “packed with flavor and can easily work as a meal on its own.” It’s healthy, yes, and also a delicious option that takes only 10 minutes to make. So, when you’re done…

In Case You’re Not Drunk Yet, Make This Boozy FOREVER ALONE Milkshake

February 14, 2013 // 8:30 pm

In case you’re not tipsy off wine while feeding chocolate strawberries to your lover or boozy at a singles-only event with your friends yet, here’s a FOODBEAST original to fix that dilemma: Spiked Red Velvet Shakes, aka Forever Alone Milkshakes. We made these babies last Friday as a post-lunch…