Not-so-sweet treat, but just as delish

Though this blog is mostly devoted to the lovely world of baking, I will from time to time actually cook. That being said, I want to share with all of you intertron-fans my savory successes as well!

The other night I made a chicken and dumpling recipe that was the easiest AND most home-y, warms-the-soul-on-a-cold-night meal I'm made in a long time. The recipe can be found here, though I only used the dumpling portion. My friend and I shredded a small, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the store. We also added green beans (there has to be SOMETHING healthy going on here...).

Might I add, the most fun part of this meal (besides the eating and the tons of leftovers) was slicing the dough with a pizza cutter.

Any other great variations on chicken and dumplings?

Valentine's Day portraits!

Here's just a sampling of the adorableness....

Chocolate Sweethearts!

For the cutesy V-day party my roomies and I threw last night, I decided to make a Martha Stewart recipe: Chocolate Sweethearts. Now, normally, Martha's concoctions are adorable and ever-so-themed, but there's just too much detail involved. But this recipe turned out great!

Find it here.

I had to substitute chocolate chips for cocoa, which I thought would make it super sweet. But, I cut down on the chocolate pieces and the sweetness was just right. Subtle, with a great after taste (and a true relief next to all the other super sweet desserts).

And I have no photo of my own, but I guarantee mine where just as cute as Martha's. And some shots of our adorable V-day portrait area will arrive shortly!

Happy Baking!