Chocolate Turtle Cookies

Chocolate Turtle Cookies (A Seat at the Table)

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

Toasted Coconut Macaroon Nests

Toasted Coconut Macaroon Nests (A Seat at the Table)

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

Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats (A Seat at the Table)

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

Caramel Appledoodles

Caramel Appledoodles (A Seat at the Table)

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

March Carroll Cafe

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