My friend Anthony, who I’m currently performing with in San Diego, made some seriously good Monkey Bread between shows on a two show day. It was delicious and here’s his recipe so you can make it at home! xoxoBrownie


3 packages of buttermilk biscuit tubes
1 cup sugar (divided)
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
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A good friend of ours recently served this yummy treat at a party. You be the judge if you agree with it’s name…we certainly thought is was pretty darn good!
Hands on time: 40 min and 10 min to assemble
Serves: 10 people (ish)
What you will need:
1 vanilla/ yellow cake mix
1 chocolate cake mix
1 package of chocolate pudding
1 package of vanilla pudding
*these flavors can be substituted for any combination of your choosing
2 small containers of apple sauce
1 pint of heavy cream for whipped topping, but you can use any cream you choose
2 chocolate toffee bars (I love the Green & Black’s organic ones)
I start by baking the cakes, following the baking directions. To make the cakes a little lighter, I like to substitute apple sauce for the oil and then I like to add soy milk instead of cows milk for extra flavor.
Then make up each batch of pudding and let cool in the fridge. Same for the whipped cream.
The assembly is super easy and I like to serve the cake in a large deep bowl. I sliver the cake so I can create many thin layers of cake, pudding and cream. Cut the cakes into 1 inch slices and proceed layering the cake, pudding, cream and toffee. I also like to alternate with chocolate and vanilla layers. Make sure to fill all the space and don’t be shy… use all of it!
Save some cream to spread on top of the cake and some toffee for a garnish. Chill at least an hour before you serve.
DELISH!!!!
x0x0 Schoppe
One of the best brunch places in NYC just released their secret recipes…..a new cookbook featuring their delicious breakfast menu!
It includes favorites such as their “Chocolate Decadence French Toast” and “Norma’s Super Blueberry Pancakes.” Man, for $24.95 you can have a Norma’s morning 7 days a week! Check it out! xoxoBrownie


Twinkie Dessert
Growing up, a family friend occasionally made this scrumptious and clever dessert. I must share with you this mouth-watering concoction since it was one of my favorites as a kid and still to this day! Thank you Pat!
8 Twinkies cut in half, lengthwise, gooey side up in 9×13 pan
Mix the following and spread over Twinkies:
1 and 1/2 cups of milk
1 quart vanilla ice cream
2 pkgs instant chocolate fudge pudding
Spread the above with cool whip and sprinkle with crushed heath bars ( 2 or 3 bars depending on your preference), and store in the fridge. Enjoy!
P.S. It is crazy easy to make!

Being from Columbus, OH and an Ohio State Buckeye fan, I was surprised when one of my favorite candy’s was not here in NYC. Again, I am a peanut butter and chocolate freak so this one is a big hitter for me. Ohio’s state nut is the Buckeye. It is poisonous to eat a real one, but incredible to eat the candy that looks like it! They are also fun to make! Enjoy a bit of Ohio!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (I use creamy JIF)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.
- Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.
- Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
