For Jewish, Hanukkah is one of the most sought-for holidays, mainly because of the decadent desserts like this chocolate Hannukah gelt. These chocolate gelts are typically round, flat disk-like desserts that are wrapped in gold foils, which looks similar with money coins.

These delicious sweets are easy enough to make. Here’s a recipe from Melody Kramer, a writer for Philly Dame.

Ingredients: (makes 36)

36 large apricot halves

1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Procedure:

- Melt the chocolate chips slowly in the microwave stopping frequently to stir.

- Dip half the apricot in the chocolate and then place on wax paper. (You want people to see the “gold coin” (aka the apricot).

- Chill in fridge for…

There is nothing more decadent in the world than cooking chocolate (unless, of course, you’re eating them). The simple aroma of the cocoa makes you feel like you’re floating in heaven. This is exactly the kind marketing that The Pioneer Woman made with their Chocolate Sheet Cake, also known as the “Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Ever.”

You might think that you need to stretch some muscles in order to bake this cake. But in fact, there is nothing more easy than baking this cake straight from The Pioneer Woman by Ree Drummond.

Ingredients: (makes 18 x 12-inch cake)

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1…

I have been craving for a cheesecake this past week. And although I had my fill yesterday, I still cannot find that certain taste I am looking for. Perhaps, like what my friend pointed out, what I am actually looking for is my mom’s homemade cheesecake recipe. But since she’s currently out of the country, I am contenting myself with trying to make my own homemade version of the decadently delicious cake.

Here’s an easy-to-make cheesecake recipe I got off the Internet. Preparation time is 30 minutes while cook time is put at 1 hour.

Ingredients: (serves 12)

15 graham crackers, crushed

2 tablespoons butter, melted

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

1 1/2 cups white…

I have been craving for sweets for a week, and I must say that as Halloween is fast approaching so does my craving for anything blackish and slightly orange is increasing. The contrast in these ingredients adds to the appeal of this dessert.

This is a recipe from Kerry Saretsky of French Revolution Food.

Ingredients: (makes 12)

2 half-inch slices black bread or baguette (i.e. pumpernickel)

Olive oil

4 1/2 ounces Manchego cheese, sliced into 12 1/2-inch slices

1/4 cup orange and tangerine marmalade

1/4 toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped

Black salt

Black pepper

Procedure:

- Preheat the oven to 375°F.

- Drizzle the baguette slices with a touch of olive oil, and toast for 10 to 15 minutes, until crisp.

- With the…