Snacking satisfaction

Most weekends I find myself in the kitchen searching for something to satisfy my sweet tooth. Even in the heat of summer I can be enticed to fire up the oven and put a new recipe through its paces.

When I saw these chocolate goodies last week, I knew it was only a matter of time before I'd be collecting the ingredients and whipping up a batch myself.







Turns out I had most everything I needed in my pantry and refrigerator. I used Ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate chips and plain non-fat yogurt. The batter came together very easily and was thick and chocolatey. These were perfectly done after just 20 minutes in my oven, and moved quickly from the cooling rack to our tummies. I didn't have the whipped cream that was suggested so we settled for a dusting of powdered sugar. A very satisfying snack indeed!

Note: Recipe by David Lebovitz, via Smitten Kitchen

Candy Friday

Not just eye candy for this Friday. Real candy! This confection--chocolate-covered carmelized matzoh crunch--is beyond-words delicious. Do not make this if you're unable to stop yourself from repeatedly dipping into the container for just *one* more piece. I mean it.



If you have lots of self control (do as I say, not as I do) and want to give this a try, the recipe is here. A batch of this candy will make you very happy. Promise.

P.S. Yes, that's a kiss of salt on top. I didn't have sea salt so I used kosher salt instead. Yum.