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There's Nothing Quite Like Classic Chocolate Brownies

Katie Sweeney — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:41:53 PDT

Brownies are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Although they're not as celebratory as a layer cake or as glamorous as profiteroles or as elegant as crème brûlée, there's something about brownies that makes them special. A square of rich chocolate brownie that melts in your mouth is sheer perfection!

I love trying out different brownie recipes, and my current obsession is this method from Nick Malgieri's Bake! In terms of brownie recipes, it's on the more complicated side: the batter has to be mixed for 10 minutes. However, the extra effort is rewarding - the resulting brownies are amazing.

They have a wonderful cracked top, fudgey melt-in-your mouth center, and crumbly sugary texture. Growing up, my dad always added half a bag of chocolate chips to his brownie batter, so now I do the same. The extra chocolate makes these brownies that much more delectable! You gotta bake them. Here's the recipe.

Savory Sight: Fleur de Sel Caramel and Browned Butter Brownies

Yum Community — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:15:30 PDT

What's better than brownies? Why, My Fare Foodie's fleur de sel caramel and browned-butter brownies!Brownies with the volume turned up with salted caramel and browned butter!

To get the recipe, visit her blog. Have a photo of something you recently made or enjoyed? Share it in the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community, and it could be featured here!

Fun Serving Idea: Mini Brownie Sundae Bites

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:15:52 PST

How cute is this awesome idea for a one-bite dessert? Lauren shared it in the Savory Sights group group in the Yum Community. She says:

I am currently obsessed with Bon Appetit's brown butter brownie recipe and made them for another dinner party! They are super easy to make ahead and this time I used walnuts and even threw in a quarter cup of quality chocolate chips. For a new take on the presentation, I cut the brownies into bite-sized pieces and then used my 1-inch tablespoon stainless scoop (I usually use it for cookie dough) for the ice cream. For just a little more interest, I shaved some 70% cocoa Venezuelan chocolate across the top. The result was perfect everyone quickly gobbled up all of the mini brownie bites with a fight for the last one! Always a sign of a successful dessert. I think if I was to do again, I might make the mini scoop ahead of time and the refreeze them since the ice cream had started to melt by the last one.

Since I love brownie sundaes, I can't wait to give this miniaturization a try! Do you have an impressive idea for serving food? Share it with us in the community!

Come Party With Me: Super Bowl - Menu

Katie Sweeney — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:48:32 PST

The Super Bowl is this weekend, and it's time to start thinking about a menu! Whether you're having a crowd over or simply watching the game with a significant other, it's fun to make a special meal packed with game day eats. To inspire you, I've scoured through all of our recipes and come up with a winning menu. It has got two dips, a hearty sandwich, and a decadent dessert, so start clicking for the recipes.

Nuts in Brownies: Love Them or Hate Them?

Katie Sweeney — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:50:34 PST

When I heard that yesterday was National Brownie Day, I remembered the email that's burning a hole in my inbox. It's from a friend's mom; she swears the recipe produces the best brownies ever, but I haven't made them yet. Why? Because it has walnuts on the ingredient list. When it comes to brownies, I'm a purist and prefer them without any nuts. How about you?

Come Party With Me: Pre-Halloween Dinner - Dessert

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:15:01 PDT

Between planning a Halloween costume and cooking for a pre-going-out dinner, you probably don't have much time to make an elaborate dessert. That's why you shouldn't be ashamed to take some help from the grocery store and make brownies out of a box. However, be sure to jazz them up with cream cheese and give them a fabulous themed name like "scream cheese swirl brownies."

Follow this quick, easy, and foolproof recipe and none of your guests will know you didn't make the brownies from scratch. Throw in your favorite Halloween candy and you'll have a complete dessert spread in a matter of minutes. Check out the recipe here.

Salty Brownies Are Richly Sinful

partysugar — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:00:03 PDT

If you're not a fan of salted chocolate, this recipe for salty fudge brownies will make you a convert. The salt doesn't overpower the brownies; instead, it enriches the natural chocolate flavor. I've made this easy dessert countless times and people always say, "There's something different in these. What is it?" It's the flakes of sea salt! It's an uncomplicated technique that involves no special equipment other than a hand whisk. To give them a try, get the recipe, after the jump.

Come Party With Me: Beach Bonfire - Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:15:08 PDT

Ever since I saw this photo of chocolate brownie squares on sheets of waxed paper, I can't stop thinking about them. That's why I'm making brownies to serve at a beach bonfire I'm hosting in honor of my sister. Brownies are a great portable dessert because they are best when made in advance. They're also a crowd-pleaser: who doesn't love a good fudgy brownie? I'll be using a recipe I've tried before, Food & Wine's salted fudge brownies. These brownies are so good, it's hard to have just one. I love this recipe because it's super easy and involves no electrical gadgets. All you need is a trusty whisk! To take a look at a brownie recipe that won't disappoint, keep reading.

Savory Sight: Brownie Squares

Yum Community — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:18 PDT

Oh my chocolate! Reader laurena-botanica uploaded this picture of fudgy brownies to the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community. Do you have an image of something delicious that you recently made or enjoyed? Upload it!

Come Party With Me: Bachelorette Dinner - Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:15:09 PDT

Next month, my friends and I will head to Calistoga for a bachelorette party. We've rented a house and will take the weekend to honor the bride, Melissa, with pool time, good eats, and lots of wine. On Friday night I am planning the dinner. I'll do the majority of the cooking at the house, but want to make the dessert in advance. This way, once the celebratory meal gets started, I won't have to worry about anything else. Since everyone loves chocolate, I'm baking these easy-to-transport caramel-coconut fudge brownies.

Don't be intimidated, the recipe is simple and instead of calling for a homemade caramel sauce, it uses chewy caramel candies. These brownies are portable and crowd-pleasing - making them delectable for any Summer picnic. Check out the method when you