Chocolate

Dulce de Leche or Arequipe Brownies

18 comments July 27, 2011

Dishes made with dulce de leche have a special place in my heart. Maybe it’s because it makes everything taste really good. Today I have a special treat for you. About a month ago my son asked me to make some brownies. So I decided to add dulce de leche to the brownies and let [...]

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Torta de Milo (Milo Cake)

20 comments July 11, 2011

Milo is a delicious drink that I drank every morning growing up in Colombia. I can’t remember a period in my life when it wasn’t my favorite drink. It is a chocolate and malt powder which is mixed with hot or cold milk to make a wonderful and rich drink. Milo is made by Nestlé [...]

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Banana and Chocolate Crisp

14 comments February 27, 2011

Crisps are one of my favorite desserts because there are so many variations and wonderful ways to prepare them. This Banana and Chocolate Crisp is absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of textures in this dessert, smooth bananas with melted chocolate and a sweet, crunchy, nutty topping. Enjoy it!

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Tres Leches Chocolate Cake

31 comments December 22, 2010

Knock, knock, knock… anybody home? No? You’re probably brining turkeys or baking hams, mashing sweet potatoes or baking pies or are at the mall finishing your holiday shopping. So, while most of you are working on your holiday meals and gifts, I want to wish a Merry Christmas to all of you and your families! [...]

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Chocolate Molten Cakes

31 comments July 7, 2010

My husband has always been the one with a passion for chocolate desserts. Me? I am not a chocolate lover, I prefer fruit desserts. For the longest time chocolate cake was never really on my list of favorites. If choosing between a banana cake and a chocolate cake, I would not hesitate for a second…I’ll [...]

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Chocolate Flan ( Flan de Chocolate)

40 comments February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine’s day everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful time with the people that you love. I want to share the recipe with you for one of my favorite desserts, flan, but this time I made a chocolate version to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Simple and easy to make, yet special and delicious. Feliz [...]

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Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Candy)

30 comments February 8, 2010

These popular Brazilian candies were named after an Air Force Brigadier named Eduardo Gomes. They look like truffles, are very simple to make and are rich and delicious. Valentine’s day is coming soon, so make these candies for your friends and family, they would love you for it These Brigadeiros are my entry in the [...]

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