So far I have resisted the tempting display of Girl Scout cookies at the entry of the grocery store. Growing up, my mom always bought thin mints and tag-a-longs so it wasn’t until I was an adult that I really got to appreciate the perfect flavor combination of the Samoa cookie – a…
Category: Dessert
No Bake Dragon Cake
It all started with a batch of corn flake cookies I made for Christmas this year. A simple thought transformed into a theme for my 3-year-old’s birthday party . . . . My family has been making corn flake cookies for as long as I can remember. These treats are similar to a…
Valentine Brandy Ball Cookies
If you like to add a bit of extra flair to your Valentine’s Day meal, these Valentine Brandy Ball Cookies are right up your alley. Much like the Christmastime favorite rum balls, these cookies are a no-bake option that are easy to whip up. Simply crush some vanilla wafers, add a few mix-ins,…
Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles
It has been awhile since I posted a kid-inspired recipe, but these Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles stem from a question asked by my 4 year-old daughter. The conversation went something like this: “Mom, why does Santa only eat cookies? Shouldn’t he also eat vegetables?” “Good question. Yes, he should. Should we put vegetables in…
Spiced Pecans
Ever since I can remember my family has been making these spiced pecans for Christmas. The recipe is a slight adaptation of the one found in the Joy of Cooking cookbook. The most notable change is that we have always made it with four-times the amount of nuts as compared to the original…
Maple Hazelnut Fudge
In my opinion, it is never too early to start experimenting with recipes for holiday treats and goodies. When time allows, I like to prepare a spread of cookies and invite all my friends over for a cookie & tea party a few weeks before Christmas. With two little ones I haven’t been…
Chocolate Turtle Icebox Cake
Icebox cakes are a great dessert showpiece, with often little to no baking or cooking. What they do require is time – time to let the layers meld together, for an ooey-gooey layered cake affect. For a Labor Day picnic, I decided to whip up this Chocolate Turtle Icebox Cake. My sweet-tooth demanded…
Nectarine and Blueberry Crisp
The fresh, perfectly ripe nectarines looked so inviting on my latest trip to the grocery store that I just had to stock up to make a crisp. Even with peak August heat, turning on the oven to make the bubbly, oat topped treat is so worth it. What I love about making crisps…
Grasshopper Soda Float
Mint and chocolate. Need I say more? I happen to love the combination in all sorts of dessert forms – cheesecake, brownies, etc. For today’s treat I thought a grasshopper soda float would be a fun take on the frozen pie. While you can buy chocolate soda, it is super easy to make…
Grilled Fruit Salad
The weather in the Denver, Colorado area swung from unusually rainy + moderate temperatures to mid-nineties in the blink of an eye. When it is this hot, I prefer to grill rather than use the stove or oven. This includes side dishes and dessert if I am feeling adventurous. As I was carrying…
4th of July Party Mix
As the Fourth of July draws closer, I begin to think of the fun ways the U.S. celebrates its freedom: Parades, Fireworks, and BBQs. I enjoy all three and try to squeeze each of them in if I can. It is hard not to get wrapped up in the enthusiasm of the day…
Cardamom & Fig Butter Ice Cream
Today marks the first birthday of my blog – Happy Birthday Experimental Epicurean! I thought it would be fitting to celebrate with a typical birthday treat and I settled on ICE CREAM (any excuse for ice cream is a good excuse, right?). I decided to break the cycle of the chocolate vs. vanilla…
