Chocolate-Covered Strawberries in No Time at All


Updated 02/08/12 11:57 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

If there's one thing I could eat every day, it's chocolate and fruit. Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of those decadent desserts that people save for special, romantic occasions, but I don't really understand that. This technique for dipping your strawberries in melted chocolate is so simple, it can and should be enjoyed regularly. While many recipes tell you to melt chocolate and butter Read more

Celebrate the 4th With Red, White, or Blue Recipes


Updated 09/01/11 1:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Red, White, and Blue Recipes

The 4th of July is this weekend, and that means it's time to get festive! Show your patriotic pride by cooking with red, white, and blue ingredients. Many of the season's most delicious offerings — strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and blueberries — fit the color scheme, so don't be afraid to get creative. Here are 10 dishes to inspire your all-American celebration. Read more

10 Strawberry Cocktails to Sip While Sunning


Updated 05/30/11 4:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Strawberry Cocktail Recipes

Happy almost three-day weekend! In case you missed it, this Monday is Memorial Day, and the unofficial beginning of Summer. Care to get a head start on your festivities? Here's one way: start figuring out what perfectly seasonal strawberry cocktail you'll be serving while you and your loved ones enjoy fun in the sun. You can't go wrong with a general formula of strawberry, citrus, sugar, and Read more

10 Strawberry Dishes to Make Now


Updated 05/10/11 4:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Strawberry Recipes

Strawberry season is in full effect, the fruit is at its peak from April to July, so the time to make strawberry dishes is now! Luckily, I've got 10 sweet and savory suggestions for you. Ready to be tempted? Berry tempted? Start clicking. Read more

Divine Desserts to Celebrate Spring


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

YumSugar's Best Spring Dessert Recipes

Lately, I can't stop thinking about cookies, cakes, and custards. I've been craving sweets, but more importantly, I want to get in the kitchen and whip up homemade ice cream and beautiful fluffy pies! Since there's no better reason to celebrate than a new season, why not surprise your loved ones with a special treat? From strawberries to lemons to coconut (oh my!), I've rounded up a scrumptious Read more

How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries


Updated 02/10/11 12:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Looking for something special to make on Valentine's Day? How about chocolate-dipped strawberries? When I was younger, my dad would make them for me, and I served them as dessert at my 13th birthday dinner party. Since then, I've made chocolate-dipped strawberries countless times. Because they are coated in chocolate, it doesn't really matter if it's strawberry season, and they can be enjoyed all Read more