Most mornings around here begin with an egg of some form. I’m pretty spoiled with a husband who cooks a mean omelet. It’s not something I take for granted. It’s a mighty nice way to start the day. We’re always trying to mix things up by trying different cheeses and toppings. Omelets are flexible [...]View Post →

  Combinations of chocolate and coconut hardly go unnoticed around here, so when I saw this recipe for Dark Chocolate Banana Bread (with Coconut) from Tasty Kitchen members Chrissy and Lauren, I just had to try it. I had to. The line between “need” and “want” gets kind of blurred when chocolate is involved. And [...]View Post →

  Finding healthy go-to meal options that are quick without sacrificing flavor can sometimes be a challenge. Honestly, sometimes what I throw together for a meal isn’t always the best for you. This recipe from Tasty Kitchen member, Lindsay for Healthy Black Bean Tostadas with Cilantro Sauce can change all of that. This recipe can [...]View Post →

  It’s cookie time around here, folks. And is there a better way to enjoy cookies than a peanut butter and chocolate combo? I think not. This gem of a cookie recipe, Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, from Tasty Kitchen member Anna, caught my eye because it contains 6 ingredients and no [...]View Post →

  Nothing warms things up on a cold, rainy day like a big bowl of chowder. It’s comfort in a bowl, I say. And this recipe for Colorado Cape Cod Chowder, from TK member Kristi, is no exception. With simple ingredients and quick prep, you can have a whole pot of comfort ready to share [...]View Post →

  Last summer, I ran across this recipe for The Ultimate Mexican Hot Chocolate from member Sharon and filed it away in my Tasty Kitchen recipe box waiting for cooler, hot chocolate weather. Anything with “ultimate” and “chocolate” in the title is a must-do on my list. I like me some chocolate, man. At first [...]View Post →

Note: I’ve been doing a bit of housecleaning here at the Tasty Kitchen Blog and haven’t been able to stop thinking about this post from the step-by-step archives. It has chocolate. And hazelnuts. In cake form. I’m just as smitten now as I was before. And rumor has it there’s some kind of romantic holiday [...]View Post →

Looking for a healthy change of pace in your breakfast routine? These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes are just the ticket. Packed with healthy oats, bananas, and sprinkled with a few chocolate chips. they are sure to set your day on the right track.View Post →