Corn Fritters

Dear Turkey,

I'm not normally

A fry girl, but these fritters

Will make you famous

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Microwave Mug Cake

Dear Turkey,

My previous ones

Were magical, but this one

Is so decadent

Copycat Grom Drinking Chocolate and Whipped Cream

Dear Turkey,

From the internet

I got a hot tip that this

Is how they make it

Copycat Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Dear Turkey,

I ran ten miles

And then I ate two of these

It was amazing

Copycat Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn

Dear Turkey,

It costs $4

But you can't stop eating it.

Here's your solution

Cookies and Cream Fudge

Dear Turkey,

This cost $3.50

Per slice at the pumpkin farm

So I just made some

Amazing Baked Polenta Umami Sensation

Dear Turkey,

Especially if

You're vegetarian, this

Is a magic dish

Awesome Chocolate Pie

Dear Turkey,

Don't tell my mom that

I may like this recipe

More than I like hers

Celery Gratin!

Dear Turkey,

My mom had tons of

Celery, so I made this

Amazing dinner

Caramel Shortbread Layer Cookies

Dear Turkey,

I don't often go

For fancy cookies, but these

Are really worth it

S'mores Pots

Dear Turkey,

Forget all other

S'mores desserts, this is the

Best you'll ever eat

Vegan Whoopie Pies

Dear Turkey,

Give these to someone

But don't divulge the secret

Ingredient first

Creamy Mocha Popsicles

Dear Turkey,

When you have children

Don't be surprised if they eat

These before you can

Cheesy Corn Muffins

Dear Turkey,

The other day I just wanted some corn muffins. With a ton of cheese in the middle. I could eat them for breakfast, or dip them in some chili or salad dressing for lunch or dinner. But I didn't want to cut the sugar out of the recipe either, so they would be kind of like a cheese danish.

These corn muffins are so deliciously awesome, I am ashamed. They don't taste healthy like these muffins. And if you have people in your family who don't like cheesy cornbread, you can leave the cheese out of half, thereby making the other half twice as cheesy.

Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

Dear Turkey,

These were the instructions:

Remember that chocolate bread that you made? Can you make a bread like that, but with a ridiculous cinnamon raisin swirl?

Well, I know how to make a ridiculous cinnamon raisin swirl. And the main ingredients are neither cinnamon nor raisins.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Dear Turkey,

Remember when we used to eat cookie dough out of the package when we were kids? This is kind of like that, and just as awesome (plus, you don't have to worry about salmonella). I can't wait to take these to every holiday party I'm going to this year (which, at the time of this posting, is two -- maybe I'll be invited to more now).

Corn Pudding

Dear World,

Corn Pudding. It's a Thanksgiving staple at my house and it should be at yours too. Crunchy, sweet, salty, creamy, easy to make, this is my favorite Thanksgiving dish. Enough said.

Ready For Cupcake Wars?

Dear Turkey,

Confession: when I have to run on the treadmill, when it's raining, when I'm watching my friend's baby, sometimes, I watch Cupcake Wars.

I tell myself it's educational, although I'm really way too lazy to decorate for reasons other than taste. These cupcakes are a secret family recipe, and they could definitely win in the taste category.

S'mores Bars That Will Make Your House Smell Like A Campfire (in a good way)

Dear Turkey,

Thank you for posting on my our blog. Now my co-workers will stop asking me if you are real.

After you read this post, you will either
1) be jealous
2) wish you were not associated with me

Yesterday I was reading a Rachael Ray magazine academic papers at the public library (at least I don't subscribe to it, okay?), and I found a recipe for s'mores bars. I was really intrigued by this recipe; most s'mores bars are too complicated/snobby/crusty which detracts from the awesomeness of the whole idea. I became so preoccupied with these bars that I just had to make them today before work. At 9 am.
I made her recipe even simpler by eliminating some ingredients (they were originally supposed to have coffee in them). However, I think that s'mores bars need to be toasted, so I finished them under the broiler (after discovering that a candle lighter does not work as well as a blowtorch).

Simple, Not-Deconstructed, Toasted S'mores Bars

1. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment.
2. Microwave 10 oz (which is almost a whole bag, after you ate a handful) of chocolate chips and 1/3 c sour cream until melted (I don't like sour cream, but this is a match made in heaven). If your mom only has low-fat sour cream, no worries. This melts quickly; don't burn it.
3. Crush a package of graham crackers (10 crackers) BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE.
4. Sprinkle half of the crackers on top of the parchment, and top that with 1-2 c marshmallows, depending on how much you like marshmallows (if you want to know how much I like them, see pic).
5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture on top, and then follow that with the rest of the crackers and more marshmallows.
6. Toast the top with a candle lighter blowtorch or broiler (this will happen fast! do not walk away!).
7. Let cool and set up in the fridge or freezer if you're in a hurry.

Jealous?

Tofu

Now My Custard Is Really Awesome

Dear Turkey,

Now that you know how good my custard is, you are probably too embarrassed to read my blog. Now you I can be even more ashamed with this awesome addition:

Grated chocolate. Grating chocolate by hand is really easy (you just say, honey, will you grate this chocolate?).

The small pieces make it that much fluffier/more interesting/delicious. I put them in right at the end, when you think your ice cream maker can hardly take it anymore.
Enjoy,
Tofu