The truth– if you care to know it– is that I’m a cynic. (Though if you’ve been reading for a while, this should come as no surprise.) I will probably leave this world just as distrusting, disillusioned, and full of whining as I entered it; still a crusader of personal space and timely break-ups; still the last…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chickpea Bars
I almost called these “Unbelievable Bars” because I was completely caught off guard when I realized that they were not only edible, but actually freaking delicious. They get this crackly, brownie-like crust on the top and bottom after baking, but stay extremely moist and almost fudgy in the center, sort of like the texture of…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
While scrolling down my facebook feed earlier this week, I noticed a post from my cousin Jamie that made me laugh as I waited for my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars to come out of the oven. She announced, I’ve noticed a big backlash lately against pumpkin spice and I just wanted to make my…
Gooey Lemon Bars with Blueberry Glaze
My family heard that I was making brownies for Easter, so they showed up ready to get their sweet teeth tickled. “That is not a brownie,” my grandmother informed me, pointing to a yellow rectangle I was cutting. “And hi, dear!” She was right, the brownies were set aside (more on those brownies next week, by…
Oatmeal Chocolate & Cranberry Bars
You’ve got a fridge full of leftovers and you don’t know what to do with them. You’re thinking you could turn them into a sandwich, or maybe make empanadas, or turkey noodle soup, or perhaps you’ll make a casserole with all of your leftover turkey. But while there are a ton of ways to use up…
Peanut Butter & Cookie Dough S’mores Bars
Peanut butter, chocolate chip cookie dough, milk chocolate, and gooey roasted marshmallows come together in these (nearly) no-bake bars for a treat that will more-than-satisfy your sweet tooth. Trust me on that one. James has the biggest sweet tooth out of anyone I know (pretty sure he thinks that 3 Oatmeal Creme Pies count as a…
