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 […]

  It is the new year and I know we’re supposed to be eating lots and lots of salad, but I just can’t get excited about salad for every meal. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good salad, but sometimes I want something more. Like this Quinoa Spinach Mac ‘n Cheese from Carrie Burrill. […]

I don’t know about you, but I love making unique recipes. I think part of the fun for me is when I serve them to my family and everyone tries to guess what they are because no one has ever seen them before! After seeing the title for Monica’s recipe for Cheese Brownies I was so intrigued, I knew I had to make them even before I knew what they were.

How many of us grew up with Cottage Pie? Or maybe you knew it as Shepherd’s Pie. I know I certainly did! The main difference between the two is that Cottage Pie is made with ground beef and Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb. And while both are delicious, I think ground beef is a little more widely used, so we totally have to make one!

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.

Oh my goodness. You know when you have one of those desserts that completely knocks your socks off? This is it. And it’s simple, too. It’s like the new Holy Grail of treats! After seeing this Cannoli Tart from The Seaside Baker, I knew I had to make it immediately. And immediately I did—like nearly one day later. Not only did it pass my sweet tooth test with flying colors, the ricotta-hater loved it too. You know what that means. You must must must try it!

When I came across this recipe of Jen’s for Artichoke and Jalapeño Ranch Dip, I was hooked right away. This dip is so tasty and full of flavor. With Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, chunky artichokes, and jalapeños, you’ll never notice the missing calories.

What made me fall head first in love with TK member Kita’s recipe for Eggnog Pancakes was that not only did she spike her pancakes with eggnog, but she also spiked the maple syrup with eggnog! So if you’re planning to make Erica’s Homemade Eggnog from the previous post, you might want to whip up enough to make these amazing holiday breakfast treats. These pancakes have all the characteristics of the classic drink, resulting in light and fluffy pancakes that are simply amazing.