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Okay, first of all, here’s how you do NOT pronounce Pots de Creme : “Pawts deh Creem.” Here’s how you DO pronounce Pots de Creme : “Po de Krehm”, or, if you want to get really technical, “Po de k(insert phlegmy, back-of-the-throat crackly French sound)ehm”. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/05/easy-delicious-and-yes-elegant-pots-de-creme/

Pots de Creme

http://kitchensimplicity.com/three-no-bake-easter-treats/ Holidays are all about getting together with family and friends, making memories and eating good food.

Three No-Bake Easter Treats

http://www.bakersroyale.com/ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts/banana-split-mini-bites/ Banana Split Bites ~ A classic ice cream dessert gets mini for some bite size fun. And yes, there is actually a tiny scoop of ice cream tucked inside and underneath the whip cream of those little darlings.

Banana Split Bites

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-peanut-butter-cups/ Soooooo… you know that episode of Sex and the City where Miranda has to dump dish soap on top of chocolate cake just so she will stop eating it??

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/01/fruit-pizza/ My sister-in-law Missy first introduced me to the concept of fruit pizza years and years ago, and here’s how: she brought one to my house and I proceeded to eat the whole thing.

Deep Dish Fruit Pizza

The USDA released its new food pyramid the other day (which is actually a plate now instead of a pyramid), and I am sorely disappointed to report that cinnamon rolls did not appear anywhere on that plate. http://circle-b-kitchen.squarespace.com/food-and-recipes/2011/6/2/cinnamon-toast-rolls.html

Cinnamon Toast Rolls

http://www.recipegirl.com/2011/03/01/cinnamon-roll-pancakes/

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too.

Making a Cherpumple at Home Proves One Long, Hot Mess

Here's the first thing you need to know about making a cherpumple : It takes five hours. http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2010/02/the_cherpumple_a_hot_mess.php
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chocolate-truffles-recipe/index.html

Chocolate Truffles Recipe : Alton Brown

Ingredients 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, and/or toasted coconut, for coating truffles 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine Directions