Everyone loves warm chocolate chip cookies, but sometimes they don’t have the time to make them. Here is a simple way to enjoy all the flavors and more using this recipe. Go read the whole thing, and get the recipe! This is a unique way to have all the wonderful tastes of an “ooey gooey” […]

I’m loving these Smores Trooper Cupcakes! I mean, you had me at Star Wars, right? Someone to get these cookie cutters for me for the next gift giving occasion! Out of the Star Wars cookie cutter set I’ve made Vader Egg Salad, Yoda Oreos and Boba Fett ice cream sandwiches, but I’ve yet to use […]

I recently discovered Plate Fodder (thanks for Submitting your site!) and I thought this was a fun and interesting concoction…  A great combo of a pastry and a bread pudding.  Baked Tart Cherry and Berry Charlotte with Coconut Sugar and Tepin Chili Glaze   As for the runner up – I decided to treat the […]

Need a last minute dessert for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities? Try this quick and easy Guinness spice cake (I know you’ve got some Guinness on hand. It is St. Patrick’s Day after all). Since tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and I’ve been sorely neglectful thus far in posting recipes related to this historic holiday, […]

(yes, I know Pi Day was yesterday) My brother:  “It’s Pi Day, why don’t you have a pie on Foodwhirl?” Me:  “Ummm, I haven’t made a pie lately?” My brother: “But… It’s Pi Day.  You need pie.” Me: “Well, make me a pie and I’ll put it up on Foodwhirl, tomorrow” My brother:  “OK.” Click […]

I recently discovered Becoming Bianca, and this recipe caught my attention…  Remember the Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups from earlier this week?  Here’s some yummy looking cookies which use Reese’s Cups as a primary ingredient–plus only 2 ingredients, how easy is that?! Bianca says: I got an email from hubs while he was at […]

Peanut butter and chocolate?  What could be better… Wendy @ Wisdom of the Moon shows us how to make decadent homemade peanut butter cups.  (Reese’s cups are one of my favorites, so I can’t wait to try these!)  Looking for more homemade candy bars?  Here’s one from previous – Homemade Twix Bars! Make Homemade Peanut […]

Sydney at Drinkwater Kitchen sends us this cool idea!  Cheese Ice Cream?  There’s no cheese involved, but what a fun way to experience other cultures! Here is just a fun recipe for Sweet Treats.  It’s authentically Peruvian, easy to make, and I have yet to find a person who doesn’t love it. Just thought I’d […]

Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious shares with us these lovely, and easy, Cookie Dough Truffles.  Truffles are great because they not only taste decadently yummy, but also look more impressive than just your average plate of cookies.  What a great idea for a valentines day sweet for your sweetie, or make up a bunch for a […]

Take a look at these adorable faux ice cream cupcakes.  I’ve seen this done before, but I love the sweet look of these, especially the perfect little raspberry on top.  Classy and classic! Check out the recipe at The Little Teochew. Have a recipe that would be perfect for Foodwhirl? Suggest it to us! Have […]

As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to romance. And for many people ROMANCE=CHOCOLATE! Here are a few chocolate ideas from Foodwhirls past, for romance or just for valentines day fun! Cupcakes in a Jar (and Chocolate Beet Cake)! These would be a great valentine’s gift for someone special, or a fun teacher gift! Check […]

Editor’s Note: this was originally published for last year, but I thought it would be fun to see again! For the last few years, the hubby and I have spent Valentine’s Day with our good friends Grieg and Dennis for dinner and a movie.  This year, Grieg came up with the idea to make your […]

The ground is covered in snow?  What’s up with that? I live in the South for a reason… So, that reminds me of ice cream! Here’s Coco Cake’s easy take on making eggnog icecream, using the store bought dairy eggnog.  Go check it out.

It’s a little late for New Years Eve, but file this away for next year… or maybe a champagne oriented wedding shower? Check these out at Mega-crafty…  Cake pops are so much fun to do, and impressive little treats for a party. Go get the how to on how to make them…

Wendy at Wisdom of the Moon claims this is the best bread pudding ever… And who are we to disagree–Although we’d like to point you to one of ours, too: Irish Car Bomb Bread Pudding from Niki! (Got one you think is just as good?  Leave a comment!) I do have to admit, this looks […]

A trio of good sweet eats from Talk Of Tomatoes: Peppermint Bark, Chipolte Candied Pecans, & Snowball Cookies

Just Jenn is doing a 12 Days of Cookies special for Xmas – check it out! Today’s cookie is Carrot Cake Cookies! More holiday cookie ideas are here.

As a kid, one of my favorite Christmas traditions (well, besides Santa & presents, and all that!) was that we could eat whatever we wanted to for breakfast Christmas morning.  I would have a slice of my grandmother’s sour cream poundcake.  It’s perfect just as is, and needs no icing or adornments.  I haven’t made […]

I spotted these lovelies at Can You Stay For Dinner, and had to share!  Wouldn’t they be great holiday cookies, too? These bars begin with a crust of buttery, rich shortbread, and then a thick, chewy caramel layer above that, followed by a coating of intense dark chocolate. In other words, we’re sinking our teeth […]

A fabulous way to turn sugar cookies into gorgeous Christmas Tree gifts. They look fabulous, taste great, and are fun and easy to make. They are pretty time intensive, but the result is fabulous. These were inspired by Wedding Cake Cookies for wedding favors, which are blogged here. I credit my fabulously creative aunts for […]

Now THIS is how you write up a recipe… don’t the pecans look cute? Head over to the awesomely cool Sketched Out to see it full size, and read the recipe!

We’ve been asking for Holiday Recipes, and reader Jill sends us this great recipe from Bon Appegeek (love the name!) — a lovely holiday food idea: Sugared Cranberries! More good info from Jill: They are really, really good. And addictive. I found that recipe last year, and i make a lot of them during the […]

If I’m ever in need of something to put in the Spotlight, it’s a pretty safe bet I’ll find something awesome at Foodwhirl friend Talk of Tomatoes.  I spotted these over there and thought “What a fabulous idea!”…  I love the idea of combining these flavors. Janelle writes: You can make a whole cheesecake, individual […]

Vegetables For Dessert?! Every year I beg any and all of my garden growing friends, “Please, Save the big guns for me!” Zucchini I mean. The bigger the better. Why? Because all the best zucchini treats and meals come from the giantess of the green variety. My favorite zucchini recipes: Chocolate Zucchini Bread (From Penzey’s […]

Over at Yummy Supper, check out this delightfully refreshing granita recipe… and be inspired as they travel around the Pacific! Darwin is damned hot – over 100 degrees every day we were there, and this wasn’t even the hot time of year. I needed the satisfaction of making a refreshing treat for my travelin’ clan. […]