I used to think that anything Red Velvet was a bunch of hype.

I mean how much flavor does red food coloring add? The answer? ZERO!

But the real secret it that it isn’t the red color that makes these stand out, it it the subtle flavor of cocoa against a buttery backdrop. Seriously I think my timer just went off..or it very well could be an angel getting it’s wings.

I found I don’t enjoy consuming so much red color just because it is..well you know. RED.

This recipe calls for enough color to make these brownies jump off the page with color. Woot Woot! But if being a bit more subdued is in order, feel free to cut the red coloring in half and call the cake something else.

Pink Champagne cake! Of course there isn’t any champagne in the cake, but then again there wasn’t any edible velvet in the first one either :~D

Because these are supposed to be more of a brownie, feel free to leave off the frosting if you don’t have time. Just lightly dust the top with powdered sugar.
I love the fact that these are finger foods. How many times have I brought regular brownies, or Rice Krispy Treat to events, only to set my tray down next to a dozen that are almost identical?

These delicate morsels are a twist on an old favorite so don’t be surprised if the tray disappears.

Here is what Haley of The Domestic Rebel has to say about her brownies.

These are so soft, chewy and moist and flavored with all that red velvet goodness. They have just a touch of cocoa powder to give it that oomph without it being a full-on chocolate brownie. And of course, the red color is GORGEOUS!

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Quick Tip: Cut into small squares and place on plate, add a scoop of ice cream on top, whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate. YUM!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Haley at The Domestic Rebel.

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Some things never go out of style and this simple to make dessert is at the top of the list.

A few days ago we went to central California to say a final farewell to one of our favorite gals. She was 102 and 1/2. She made sure people knew about that half!

Even though we were not related, we still called her Grandma Dorothy. In fact, everyone in the town she lived in called her that.

At her funeral, many people recounted how she played piano by ear, tell stories, and most of all, how she could cook. Tapioca Pudding was one of the things she was known for.

One evening after setting her Tapioca pudding in the extra refrigerator outside the back porch, Grandma Dorothy heard something making some noise out the sliding glass doors. She went to investigate and was startled to see that a big brown bear had opened the fridge, taken out the bowl and was just finishing off the last of her pudding.

It was all her daughter, Georgia,  could do to keep Grandma Dorothy from charging outside with her broomstick and confront the pudding thief. Grandma Dorothy was so mad, I think Georgia might have actually been worried about for the bear!

The bear never came back, but I am sure he never forgot the taste of Grandma Dorothy’s delicious dessert.

Here is what Nicole, one of All Recipes contributor, has to say about this timeless classic.

“A classic tapioca pudding recipe that requires a lot of attention, but it’s worth it. Tapioca pudding is a great comfort food and can be served warm or cold.”

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Quick Tip: This recipe is wonderful served with a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg and a few fresh berries. what a wonderful way to end the day. Sitting on the back porch, watching the stars come out and eating Tapioca pudding! Just be careful of bears :~)

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