It’s that time of year again! Carroll Cafe starts back up this Friday, September 12th with a very special CD release party for Jesse Palidofsky, one of the main organizers of Carroll Cafe. It’s going to be a great event, so buy your tickets online and plan to come on out for some great music,Read more
These were a huge hit at Carroll Cafe. These are everything a chocolate lover needs. The rich chocolate cookie is almost brownie-like and is stuffed with crunchy pecans and gooey caramel bits. These are an intense treat. Your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied. Chocolate Turtle Cookies Makes 20 large cookies Adapted from Two PeasRead more
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
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
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
It’s time for another Carroll Cafe! I hope you’ll come out tonight for another great concert and some excellent food! Check out previous Carroll Cafe menus from February, January, and December. I’ll be serving: Four Cheese Macaroni (based off this one pot stovetop mac and cheese) Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats Caramel Appledoodles Meyer Lemon PuddingRead more