Tag Archives: dessert

brown sugar blondie

Posted on May 2, 2012 by fat pig in the market

Each thin wedge of this brown sugar blondie is loaded with the tangy nip of dried cranberries, the crunch of chopped raw almonds and the forever necessary heaven of dark chocolate. Continue reading →

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vanilla ice cream with chunks and shards of chocolate

Posted on January 29, 2012 by fat pig in the market

vanilla bean and chocolate chip ice cream

Pure, simple vanilla ice-cream speckled with shards and chunks of good quality chocolate has the retro appeal of vanilla and what calls to my soul: chocolate. Continue reading →

Posted in recipes | Tagged chocolate chip, dessert, frozen treat, homemade ice cream, ice cream, vanilla, vanilla chocolate chip ice cream | 6 Comments

green goblins

Posted on October 28, 2011 by fat pig in the market

Matcha infuses these muffins with earthiness and Valencia orange gives a citrus contrast. The frosting starts off sweet and has a distinct green tea finish. Continue reading →

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the devil made me do it

Posted on October 21, 2011 by fat pig in the market

devils-food-cupcake-with-vanilla-buttercream-frosting

My mom liked being the best cook in the neighborhood so much that when people asked for her recipes she left out a thing or two. Teaspoons and tablespoons got mixed up. Like my tee shirt said, “The devil made me do it.” Continue reading →

Posted in recipes | Tagged baked good, dessert, devil's food cupcakes, how to measure dry ingredients, mini cupcake, vanilla buttercream frosting | 5 Comments

apple pecan coconut crisp

Posted on October 7, 2011 by fat pig in the market

Oats and pecans give the topping crunch. Honeycrisp apples bake into a bubbling, lightly sweet syrup. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Continue reading →

Posted in recipes | Tagged apple pecan coconut crisp, baked good, dessert, fruit crisp | 5 Comments

bing cherry granita

Posted on July 23, 2011 by fat pig in the market

Bing Cherry Granita will make you say, “Whoa!” like Joey Russo. Continue reading →

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cardamom coconut-water cake

Posted on June 15, 2011 by fat pig in the market

I wanted a light, fluffy cake and since my day started with art I decided to get creative by steeping cardamom seeds and vanilla beans in young coconut water. Continue reading →