NYC: Baked By Melissa

Baked by Melissa is a bite-sized cupcakery. There’s 14 locations all over NYC, and the best part is that they deliver these delicious treats! My birthday this year was sandwiched in between two midterms, so my roommate ordered these cupcakes and they arrived in the mail the day of my birthday. I’ve seen this bakery…

NYC: La Maison Du Macaron

When the macaron hype started several years ago, I had several from random places and didn’t love them. I figured I had to go to a “good place” to really have a solid opinion on them…so I went to Bottega Louie in LA and tried several and then officially decided I didn’t like them-they were…

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Since the S’mores truffles were addicting, I went along and made the next best thing…cookie dough truffles! This is an eggless recipe (no need to fear salmonella!)  The brown butter makes them so caramelly and so delicious! Tastes like you’re eating cookie dough toffee, it’s absolutely addicting!!! These will be a hit for any occasion, this…

Banana Creme Pie

RICH, CREAMY AND FULL OF FLAVOR! GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup sugar 6 Tablespoons melted butter BANANA CREAM FILLING ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 2 cups half and half 4 egg yolks 3 Tablespoons butter 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 bananas, sliced WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING 2 cups heavy whipping…