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Hunger Games? More Like Full-of-Brownie Games. Fine, I’ll admit it.

Hunger Games? More Like Full-of-Brownie Games

I totally got into the Hunger Games. In a big way. I figured it was just another trendy teen book so I resisted it forever. I ended up taking it as a plane book, forgot to read it on said plane, got bored a couple weeks ago and decided to skim through the first chapter and see what all the fuss was about… fast-forward to 2am , and I was desperately devouring the last few pages! I just had to know what happened to Katniss and Peeta.

So when the Hunger Games-themed cookbook came out, I jumped. Alright, so, real talk: this cookbook is really contrived. Also of note are the cooking suggestions included with each recipe, hilariously entitled “Tips from Your Sponsor.” “A twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, this cookie is similar to Katniss’s spirit — mostly dark, with patches of light throughout.” Hahaha, WHAAAAAT. Yields 24 servings. Tips from Your Sponsor: Without the honey, this is a pretty standard brownie batter. 1. 2. Vegan MoFo Day 18: Pumpkin Swirl Brownies Veganized. Before I became a vegan I would purchase every Betty Crocker Fall Baking issue.

Vegan MoFo Day 18: Pumpkin Swirl Brownies Veganized

It was one of the reasons why I looked forward to Autumn because I couldn’t wait to fire up my oven and start baking all the yummy Fall treats the issue offered. Last year, as a new vegan, I decided that I would purchase the book anyway and challenge myself with the task of veganizing some of the recipes in it. The Pumpkin Swirl Brownies was one of the first recipes in the book that caught my eye, so I got to work in veganizing it. Halloween “Scream!” Cheese Swirl Brownies. Halloween “Scream!”

Halloween “Scream!” Cheese Swirl Brownies

Cheese Swirl Brownies Halloween’s almost here and if you are still thinking of what to bring to a Halloween party, look no further! These Scream Cheese Swirl Brownies are the perfect dessert for any Halloween party. Fudge brownie recipe. You didn’t think I was going to make brownies and not tell you about them did you?

Fudge brownie recipe

I’m not that mean. Although Ginger may beg to differ. Everyone should have a go to brownie recipe. It’s like that favorite pair of jeans that you wear 95% of the time even though you have plenty of others. Or, that burned CD from 1998 that you still keep in your car because there’s nothing like a little Ghetto Superstar blaring through your speakers to put you in a good mood. Brownies are nostalgic, comforting, never let you down type food. And let’s be honest, sometimes a girl just needs some chocolate in her life.

Fudgy Oreo Brownies. Oiy.

Fudgy Oreo Brownies

There goes that new pencil skirt potential first day of school outfit. And here come the sweatpants. Except, um, it’s 90 degrees in my house. Caramel & Chocolate Chip Brownies With Pretzel Crust. So after the crazy delicious brownie recipe round up, I pretty much had no choice but to make brownies.

Caramel & Chocolate Chip Brownies With Pretzel Crust

After seeing all the amazing recipes, I knew I wanted to include caramel and pretzels, as well as keep it simple. Mission SO accomplished… Caramel And Chocolate Chip Brownies With A Pretzel Crust. Yum, yum and YUM. In keeping it easy, I used a box brownie mix, which I will admit I actually prefer to brownies from scratch. I blame it on growing up on box brownies, so when I think of brownies, that’s the taste I want. Your favorite brownie mix and ingredients Your favorite mix ins – I went with Kraft Caramel Bits and Nestle Chocolate Chips, but be creative, nuts, dried fruits, peanut butter, candy bars – whatever you want – go for it! To make the crust, I gave my pretzels a quick spin in the food processor.

Combine your melted butter, crushed pretzels and sugar… Mix well. Press the pretzel mixture into a baking pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Enjoy! All American Heath Brownies « Baking with Basil. August 24, 2011 by Brooke Are you tired of toffee posts yet??

All American Heath Brownies « Baking with Basil

I’ve been on a major toffee kick the last few months. Lucky for you guys, my last bag is about half way gone and then I’ll call it quits for a bit. Promise. Similar to the Andes Cookies, I turned to the back of one of my favorite add-ins for a new recipe to try out. The Brownie Recipe for Everyone - Panko-Encrusted Wasabi Brownies. I’m imagining you staring at your screen.

The Brownie Recipe for Everyone - Panko-Encrusted Wasabi Brownies

Your head is cocked to the side and you’ve rested your hand on your chin to ponder my bizarre title. Could a panko -encrusted wasabi brownie really be the brownie recipe for everyone? Let me explain: Almond Flour Brownies. This week I made brownies for the first time in months.

Almond Flour Brownies

MONTHS. For the love of chocolate. I’ve always loved chocolate – it’s the one thing I always have a stash of, and is something that I always turn to in times of need.

For the love of chocolate

Be it a simple dark chocolate bar, or more fancy truffles – they all work for me. Peanut Butter Fudge Pretzel Brownies. Dear Monday. Why must you ruin lives? You do things like fling entire pots of coffee on the floor while leaving ugly droplets on that pretty white dress and don’t even apologize. Then you take a certain someone’s keys and lock them inside while that person is outside… and the oven is on with a big fat chicken roasting in pan way too small. Prune and Cinnamon squares. I have been planning to bake the Keuh Lapis with the prunes in between the layers for ages now.

Every time I plan to make it, something even more interesting comes on the way and I conveniently ignore the Kueh Lapis. Anyways I had got this big pack of prunes some time back as part of Mission Kueh Lapis. Last weekend , as always I took the prunes out of refrigerator and was looking through the Keuh Lapis recipe and browsing through my recipe collection.. And then there it was.. the pic of a juicy chewy Prune slice, it was soo inviting and that too the recipe was calling for hell lot of prunes.. Yippie ,I can get rid of the bag full of prunes at one shotJ Mission Kueh lapis moved to next week or later Ladies, did you know that prunes are one of the richest sources of protective anti-oxidants and excellent source of iron.

A San Diego food blog sharing restaurant reviews and recipes. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 So those amazing delicious fudgy salted caramel brownies (also known as Baked Explorations’ Sweet and Salty Brownies) didn’t last long. With the kids away, I might have eaten most of them.. The Lazy Baker Strikes Again: 'Baked' Brownies For Slackers. The other day, I wanted a snack, but our cupboards were bare. This is a very dangerous situation. Sweet and Salty Brownies. I’ve made a new friend in the kitchen. Her (his?) Name is Fleur de Sel. If you aren’t familiar with Fleur de Sel, you may want to get acquainted. Pecan, Bourbon and Bacon Brownies. Food + words. » chocolate chip zucchini brownies. Fudgy Brownies, Chocolate Raspberry Fool, & A Book Review. Ladies (and gentlemen, if you’re interested!)

, what could be better than combining sweet treats with chic style? Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies. Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'more Bars. A San Diego food blog sharing restaurant reviews and recipes. Monday, July 11, 2011 So I sort of made up the name for this dessert. The Baker Chick: Coconut Cream Cheese Brownies.