Indulgent Recipes Perfect for Treating Yourself | Ambitious Kitchen

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

The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

Monique — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

These are truly the BEST pumpkin cinnamon rolls you’ll ever eat. Made with pumpkin puree and cozy pumpkin pie spice in every bite, then topped with an addicting maple cream cheese icing. These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are bound to become a staple recipe in your home! A couple of years back I set out to

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Monique — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:07 +0000

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Wonderful pumpkin snickerdoodles with hints of brown butter and pumpkin pie spice in every bite. These easy pumpkin snickerdoodles are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and have pumpkin puree baked right inside. An incredible fall take on traditional snickerdoodles! AK Pumpkin Week is HERE! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a

World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!)

Monique — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:00:48 +0000

World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!)

The world’s best banana cream pie with a peanut butter cookie crust and a homemade whipped cream topping. This easy banana cream pie recipe is made without boxed pudding and is delicious topped with chocolate curls, toasted coconut, and anything else your heart desires. The perfect dessert for the holidays! I originally made this gorgeous

Tahini Monster Cookie Bars

Monique — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:00:53 +0000

Tahini Monster Cookie Bars

Gooey and delicious monster cookie bars filled with the best add-ins like shredded coconut, chocolate chunks, and chocolate candies! These dairy free and gluten free monster cookie bars are made with creamy tahini instead of peanut butter and make an incredible dessert for kiddos and adults. Monster cookie lovers, this recipe is for you. I’ve

Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

Monique — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:00:07 +0000

Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

Damn good grain free peanut butter banana cake filled with mini chocolate chips and topped with a luscious fluffy peanut butter frosting. This incredible gluten free peanut butter banana cake recipe is easy to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and special occasions! Guess who’s back? Back again. Another AK cake recipe is back.