Chocolate Ice Cream made without a maker

Is it possible to make ice cream without a maker? Definitely.

Most custard based ice creams can be made without an ice cream maker if you incorporate whipped cream (fresh heavy cream, whipped… not artificial whipped cream) into the recipe. If you make this recipe the day you […]

Brownie — Take 2 — Black Cocoa Brownie

Using Alton Brown’s brownie recipe for inspiration once again, this adaptation deviates even further from the original. By cutting the butter in half, I solve the too buttery (bordering on greasy) issue. But, I lose most of the delicate super-thin flakes that make a perfect brownie crunch ever-so-slightly under your […]

Special Dark Cocoa Brownies

The use of Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa produced a truly dark brownie with a soft, cake-y texture that had a touch of chew to it. Compared to the smudge of nutella on the plate (above), it’s easy to see just how dark. Loaded with bittersweet chocolate flavor and extremely buttery […]