Can you believe it’s May? I keep saying March instead of May, but really, how are we almost halfway through the year?! This is the last Carroll Cafe of the season, so I hope you’ll come on out for some excellent music, food and company. It’s a fun event and if you don’t make itRead more
Hummingbird cake is an American spice cake that’s been popular in the South. Pineapple and banana keep these cupcakes super moist, while coconut and walnuts give the cake a bit of texture. The cake is so tender and is topped with my favorite cream cheese frosting. The tropical fruits are such a unique taste inRead more
These Key Lime Pie Bars were such a hit at Carroll Cafe that I feel like they deserve to be re-posted. These bars are perfect for a crowd, and such a big hit! They’re super tart, sweet, and a little crunchy from the graham cracker crust. The only thing I might do differently is toRead more
Just in time for Easter, or in celebration of Spring, here is an adorable, edible craft. These macaroon nests take the same delicious macaroon recipe I’ve posted earlier, but are dressed up a bit for the season. A drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate, because everything is better with chocolate, and a few egg shaped treatsRead more
This is probably one of the best soups I’ve ever made. It’s simple to make but is filled with a ton of flavor. The broth is infused with ginger and thyme, which adds great warmth. By caramelizing the carrots you bring out the deep rich, sweet flavor of the carrots. This is a great soupRead more
Do you remember making rice krispie treats as a kid? It wasn’t something that we did very often, but I do remember trying to press the gooey, messy mass of marshmallow-coated rice krispies into the pan. And then, of course, licking off all the pieces that stuck to my hands. It’s been at least 10Read more
Can you believe how fast time is flying by? I’m clearly struggling to keep up! I haven’t even gotten through all of March’s Carroll Cafe recipes and it’s already on to April’s menu! This month is another mighty fine line-up of treats (if I do say so myself)…as if I’d offer you anything less. SoRead more
If you need an afternoon pick-me-up these are definitely the brownies for you! These were so incredible that I think I’m going to have to make a decaf version so I can have more of them! I’m so sensitive to caffeine that I could only handle a taste of these, but they are so decadentRead more
Part snickerdoodle, part caramel apple, these cookies have got it going on! They’re super chewy, with bright notes of apple, gooey caramel, all surrounded by sweet cinnamon-sugar. You just can’t stop eating them because they have so many different layers of flavor. These were definitely a favorite at Carroll Cafe this month, and will definitelyRead more
These might be the fanciest creation I’ve made. That said, they really weren’t that difficult, and are definitely show stoppers. These were the first treat to go at the March Carroll Cafe. As it’s just beginning to seem like spring is here, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the last of the winterRead more