Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered Torte with Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day. And yes, most things in life right now are green and minty.

But I’m gonna go ahead and do a 180. I’m bringing you peanut butter.

Chocolate peanut butter layer torte

And if you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of brushing your teeth after you’ve had peanut butter toast for breakfast, you know exactly how much peanut butter and mint don’t go together.

Not quite as bad as mint and orange juice, that’s truly the worst. But PB + Mint made a really good run for 2nd place.

Why did I ignore everything green, minty, Bailey’s, and Guinness to bring you this chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness instead?

Because apparently I am really bad at being Irish this year. Like I forgot to wear green today, bad. Continue reading

Bacon, Egg, and Cranberry Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast sandwiches are my new obsession. Breakfast really, is my new obsession, but more that on later.

Bacon, Egg, and Cranberry Breakfast Sandwich // The Culinary Capers

I’ve been trying really hard to work more protein into my breakfasts. Greek yogurt, some peanut butter, those are all easy to pair with tasty carbs, but when it comes to bacon and eggs, I was never really a believer.

But if you top it with something sweet, and smush it between a toasted English muffin, I am so there. Continue reading