semisweet chocolate

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Recipe from Taste of Home 12 thick-sliced bacon strips (about 1 pound) 12 wooden skewers (12 inches) 6 ounces white candy coating, chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening Optional toppings: chopped dried apple chips, apricots and crystallized ginger, finely chopped pecans and pistachios, toasted coconut, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and … Continue Reading →

Li’l Homemade Hostess Devil’s Food Cupcakes

  From “Tiny Food Party” by Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park. The recent news that Hostess would be closing it’s bakery caused a run on the iconic Twinkies and Hostess cupcakes. Never fear, here’s a fun take on that beloved American dessert. These pint-size cupcakes are filled with Marshmallow Fluff instead of the traditional … Continue Reading →