Indulgent Recipes Perfect for Treating Yourself | Ambitious Kitchen

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Salted Nutella Ganache

Monique — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:00:36 +0000

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Salted Nutella Ganache

Decadent dark chocolate cheesecake with an incredible salted Nutella ganache. This beautiful, rich chocolate cheesecake has a hazelnut & chocolate cookie crust for the ultimate chocolate lovers’ dessert that’s perfect for birthdays or the holidays! I’m SO excited to re-share this recipe with you from back in 2012. Yes, over 10 years ago (photo evidence

Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Monique — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:43 +0000

Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Cheesy, creamy au gratin potatoes made with three types of cheese for an incredible side dish everyone will love! My dad’s famous au gratin potatoes recipe is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a delicious, vegetarian side! When I was growing up, holidays

Fudgy Chocolate Peppermint Snacking Cake

Monique — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:34 +0000

Fudgy Chocolate Peppermint Snacking Cake

Wonderfully fudgy chocolate peppermint snacking cake topped with the fluffiest peppermint buttercream frosting. This easy chocolate peppermint cake is made with a mix of almond flour and oat flour to keep it gluten-free and is naturally sweetened with a little pure maple syrup and coconut sugar. Truly the perfect festive dessert to impress friends and

Vegan Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Monique — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Vegan Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Meet the world’s best vegan cinnamon rolls: vegan banana bread cinnamon rolls! These homemade vegan cinnamon rolls are like a cross between a cinnamon roll and banana bread. They’re incredibly fluffy, soft, and make a wonderful brunch or treat! Whether you’re new to Ambitious Kitchen or have been following for years, there’s a good chance

The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

Monique — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

The BEST cinnamon rolls in the WORLD. Big, fluffy, soft and absolutely delicious. You’ll never go back to any other recipe once you try this one! This cinnamon roll recipe includes options to make them overnight or ahead of time and even freeze them. It’s that time of year again. Time to say welcome you

Truly Exceptional Salted Banana Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Monique — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:00:28 +0000

Truly Exceptional Salted Banana Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The most incredible salted banana chocolate chunk cookies baked with rich brown butter, real mashed banana, and puddles of dark chocolate in every bite. These might be my new all-time favorite cookies, and for good reason! They’re perfectly chewy and sweet, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes them to the next level. Chocolate

Taylor Swift’s Soft Chai Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Monique — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:37 +0000

Taylor Swift’s Soft Chai Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Perfectly sweet and spiced chai sugar cookies inspired by the recipe from the one and only Taylor Swift! These easy, soft chai sugar cookies are baked with a warming mix of spices like ginger, cardamom, and cloves, and get topped with a lovely vanilla bean cream cheese frosting. Add your favorite sprinkles for a festive

The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat

Monique — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:00:08 +0000

The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat

World famous brown butter chocolate chip cookies made with dark brown sugar, two types of chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sea salt. These epic cookies are perfectly crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and are, in fact, the BEST cookies you will ever eat. It’s been over 10 years since I created

Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

Monique — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:07 +0000

Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

Scrumptious cheddar broccoli cauliflower gratin with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This delicious cheesy side dish is perfect for serving guests during the holiday season, or pairing with your favorite protein for a yummy weeknight dinner! Every Christmas Eve, my husband’s good family friend, Lori, throws a huge celebration filled with food, cocktails and good company.

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Monique — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:26 +0000

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Everyone needs a simple, easy stove-top mac and cheese they can throw together in no time at all and this is bound to become your new favorite! Perfect for serving kiddos, as a holiday side dish, or for jazzing up with roasted veggies, broccoli, bacon, sausage or chicken! The options are endless when it comes

Tony’s Very Favorite Dutch Apple Pie

Monique — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:00:57 +0000

Tony’s Very Favorite Dutch Apple Pie

Incredible dutch apple pie made with an amazing perfectly spiced apple pie filling thanks to cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and a hint of bourbon. Topped with a traditional dutch apple crumb topping that gets golden brown and crunchy when baked. This homemade dutch apple pie recipe is my husband Tony’s absolute favorite and will be yours, too!

One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper

Monique — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:52 +0000

One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper

The creamiest one pan lightened up hamburger helper made with simple ingredients for a nostalgic, comforting dinner the whole family will love. This healthy hamburger helper takes just 30 minutes to make and is packed with flavorful and protein! Options to add your fav veggies or spice it up if you’d like. It’s time to