Month: June 2015

Spicy Mexican Hot-Chocolate Ganache Tart

Spicy Mexican Hot-Chocolate Ganache Tart

Finished Mexican Chocolate Tart from front angle

I adore the sweet + spicy combination of Mexican Hot Chocolate. Sometimes when a single glass of Mexican Hot Chocolate just doesn’t cut it, all I want is the rich creaminess of a Chocolate Ganache. With this Spicy Mexican Hot-Chocolate Ganache Tart, I brought together decadent sweet and spicy chocolate in a shortbread cookie crust.

Richer than my typical fare, this Spicy Mexican Hot-Chocolate Ganache Tart was absolutely worth it. I loved eating this tart and only begrudgingly shared it with family and friends.

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Veggie Spring Rolls + Peanut Dipping Sauce

Veggie Spring Rolls + Peanut Dipping Sauce

Finished veggie spring rolls and peanut sauce from front

With my garden flourishing so well this summer and guests coming over for a game night in the evening, I decided to whip up some fresh veggie spring rolls with a peanut dipping sauce.

Using my harvest of mixed greens, green onions, and basil, these fresh spring rolls had a satisfying crunch when we bit into them. Paired with the spicy, nutty peanut dipping sauce, they quickly disappeared from the table. What a quick and healthy party appetizer!

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