Recipes
Chocolate Ganache Nutella Tart
My kids loved hazelnuts and could not get enough Nutella flavored treats when they were little. Naturally, chocolate desserts also became favorites at our house.
Mary’s Chocolate Brownie Pie Bars with Homemade Chocolate Espresso Whipped Cream
Being from Chicago, I’m pretty partial to the brownie. Why, you ask? Because the brownie was birthed in my hometown, of course!
Koval Ginger Liqueur White Chocolate Truffles with Coconut and Crystalized Ginger
The recipe I’m sharing with you today is for some super flavorful white chocolate truffles with coconut, Koval ginger liqueur, and a crystallized ginger garnish.
White Chocolate Champagne Truffles with Edible Gold Leaf
Besides the refreshing champagne flavor, a luxurious touch of gold leaf takes these truffles over the top. At first glance, you might think they’re too pretty to eat. You’ll change your mind about that after about one bite.
Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles with Cognac Barrel-Aged Vanilla
Jump to Recipe Oh, how I love chocolate! It’s one of the best treats there is, anywhere, anytime. In fact, I usually have a bar of chocolate stashed in my...
Twisted Chocolate Brioche with Tips on How to Braid and Prepare the Perfect Dough
Brioche is soft, sweet, and rich. It is so good all by itself, but there aren't many things in life that don't improve with the addition of chocolate. Today I’m going to teach you how to twist beautiful, buttery brioche dough with an ever-so-slightly spiced chocolate filling.
Mary's Sweet Potato Bourbon Pecan Pie
This sweet potato pecan pie recipe has a splash of bourbon inside that makes this absolutely delicious and perfect for your next Thanksgiving. It combines my favorite pie crust recipe with two simple fillings—it’s my favorite pie of the year!
Classic Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce (to eat on everything)
My Classic Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is something that I look for any excuse to make! It’s thick, rich, and chocolatey, and is the perfect accompaniment to an ice cream sundae or fresh-baked biscotti.
Christmas Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce
Bread pudding might seem like kind of a boring dessert at first glance, but my Christmas Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce truly is bursting with flavor. Different types of dried fruit like cherries and golden raisins add different flavor notes, but I also like to add nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh orange zest for warmth and brightness.
Mary’s Chococuterie: How to Make a Boozy Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
A hot chocolate charcuterie board is such a fun and interactive element to bring to any winter gathering. No meat. No cheese. Just plenty of delicious goodies to spice up a steaming mug of hot chocolate, the way you like it!
Easy Pecan Pie Bars
Buttery and gooey, these easy pecan pie bars are a favorite of mine, and I make sure to always include them as part of my Thanksgiving dessert table.
Ginger Cakes to Remember
Jump to Recipe When we’re all down in Cuba, I love making a sweet ginger cake with Koval Ginger Liqueur. It’s a family tradition. Oh, I treasure those memories so...
















































































