New Years Eve dessert
Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls)
Originating from Italy, Struffoli is a delightful dessert that has captured the hearts and palates of people worldwide for decades. This bite-sized delicacy consists of small dough balls, typically fried until golden and then coated in honey. Struffoli’s origins can be traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it is often enjoyed […]
Croquembouche
This is what happens when your kids watch Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef Jr, and this is why I love cooking shows. Never in a million years would have I thought to make this recipe with my kids (ages 7 and 9 at the time), yet I did. The results were surprisingly decent. Croquembouche pronounced “croque-en-bouche”, is a beautiful […]
Chocolate Mocha Countdown Cupcakes
You survived the holiday season but you have one more celebration to come. But this one is easier. Much easier. New Year’s Eve is a bit more celebrated than New Year’s Day. And let’s call New Year’s Day what it is: a recovery day for the night before. But New Year’s Eve is a fun, […]