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Triple Chocolate Red Velvet-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

November 29, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Perfect with a cold glass of milk, 3 kinds of chocolate make these gorgeously delicious crinkle cookies with a sweet sprinkle of powdered sugar. Photo credit: GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

So now that Thanksgiving is behind us, let's keep the celebration going enjoy some more festive indulgences.  With so much going on this time of year, I'm all about simplifying things as much as possible.  Take these Triple Chocolate Red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Chocolate, chocolate chips, cookies, Desserts, Holiday, recipe, Red Velvet, Sweet Treats

Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping

September 4, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

This irresistible and versatile dessert can be madein advance and baked in the oven or on the grill just before serving. Oats and nuts add texture and crunch complimenting the juicy fruit filling. Cast iron cooking at its finest! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer so why not take your grill out for one last whirl?  Would you believe me if I told you that you don't even have to turn on the oven to make this Fresh Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping?  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Grilling, Popular Posts Tagged With: Brunch, cast iron, Cherry, Colavita, Desserts, Grilling, Olive Oil, Sweet Treats

30 Minute Tart Cherry Crostata

July 2, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Bake this super simple cherry crostata (cherry pie, cherry galette) in 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients!

What does summer taste like to you?  That’s really not a fair question because there are so many things to choose from this time of year.  Maybe a juicy peach or vine ripe tomato?  How about plump blueberries or crispy cucumbers?  Cherries?  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: Bake, Cherries, Cherry, Desserts, hoilday, Pies, Sweet Treats, tarts

Lemon-Rosemary Olive Oil Pound Cake with Tart Lemon Glaze

May 19, 2015 by Brett Youmans 4 Comments

Having spent my youth in South Carolina where just about everybody can whip up a pound cake without even looking at a recipe, I know a good one when I see it. This one's no exception --- deliciously moist, perfect texture, and is super easy to make. Bundle up in some wax paper like these for a perfect holiday or housewarming gift! Scroll down for recipe! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

If you grow only one herb this year, make it Rosemary.  Whether in a pot on your sunny windowsill or thriving in your backyard herb garden, Rosemary is quite hardy making it one of the easiest plants to grow.  This woody herb can be used in both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Cake, Desserts, lemon, Pound Cake, recipe, Rosemary, Sweet Treats

Lemon Cream Pavlovas

March 30, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

The meringue has a perfectly crisp exterior while the inside is gooey and marshmallow-like. It’s topped with a lemon cream made by combining whipping cream and a little bit of the lemon curd. Finally, it gets topped off with a dollop of the curd. They actually look like sunny side up eggs! Easy recipe below or at GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Looking for a perfect Easter dessert?  Take a look at these Lemon Cream Pavlovas!  Don’t let the the name pavlova scare you off — it’s just a fancy name for meringue topped with stuff.  By stuff I mean cream and fruit.  The dessert is believed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Desserts, Holiday, lemon, lemon curd, Meringue, Pavlova, Recipes

Olive Oil Lemon Curd

March 24, 2015 by Brett Youmans 5 Comments

Fruit curd is a delicious intensely-flavored spread that’s a perfect alternative to traditional jams usually served with breads, muffins, and scones. Traditionally made with butter, I wanted to create a healthier alternative using olive oil. What I didn’t expect was how much the olive oil would actually improve the taste and overall texture of the curd. Recipe and How-To.

Happy spring!  On the first day of spring here in my neck of the woods it snowed.  6 inches!  Really Mother Nature?  Is that how you want to play? It was, however, probably to prettiest snow of the entire winter.  Light and fluffy, it flocked the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Desserts, lemon, lemon curd, recipe

Salted Caramel Baked Banana Hand Pies

January 5, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

Step-by-step instructions for making this recipe for Salted Caramel Baked Banana Hand Pies created for the Chiquita Banana Cooking Lab Contest.

I love hand pies.  You don't have to use a plate or utensils --- but you may need a napkin for these because inside is a bit of gooey cream cheese and caramel just waiting to ooze out.  These Salted Caramel Baked Banana Hand Pies are best when warm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Bananas, Caramel, Desserts, puff pastry, recipe, Snacks

Crème Caramel Banana Bread Puddings

January 2, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Step-by-step instructions for making this recipe for Crème Caramel Banana Bread Puddings created for the Chiquita Banana Cooking Lab Contest.

A few weeks ago I entered the Chiquita Banana Cooking Lab Contest.  Since I love bananas, I knew this would be a fun contest.  Each week there was a different challenge featuring a few must-use ingredients.  Even if my experiments were a disaster, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Bananas, Brunch, Caramel, Contests, Desserts, Recipes, Walnuts

Red Velvet-Coconut Cake Ball Truffles

December 21, 2014 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

Red Velvet-Coconut Cake Ball Truffles Moist red velvet cake is encased with white chocolate and sprinkled with flaky coconut. Perfect for the holidays!

My friend Jannine mentioned her big stack of magazines she needed to go through.  I can totally relate because I get in the mail just about every food, lifestyle, decorating, and home renovation magazine currently published and I have a big stack … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Cake, Cake Balls, Christmas, Coconut, Desserts, Holidays, Peppermint, recipe, Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Treats, White Chocolate

Red Velvet-Peppermint Cake Ball Truffles

December 14, 2014 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Red Velvet-Peppermint Cake Ball Truffles Moist red velvet cake is encased with white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. Perfect for the holidays!

What does the color red taste like to you?  For me, it changes with the season.  In the summer it's strawberries and tomatoes but this time of year it’s the cool flavor of peppermint.  Think red and white candy canes. A few little candy cane … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Cake, Cake Balls, Candy Canes, Christmas, Desserts, Holidays, Peppermint, recipe, Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Treats, White Chocolate

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