I called this bar, “The OMG I Need This” because that’s what you’ll say after you’ve had it once. You must use good milk chocolate not dark chocolate, and sea salt flakes not fine. The humble rice krispie square gets a redo with good vanilla and sea salt, then dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. This is the perfect treat for homemade gifts or good enough to serve at any fancy dinner. Imagine serving this simple bar with flakey sea salt on good china—you could lay a sprig of rosemary on top–and watch the expressions and conversation flow. The image above shows toasted almonds in the chocolate, but here I’ve left them out.

I created this granola recipe after years of testing variations. It’s the one I make for when guests arrive at my home, or as a hostess gift, packed into clear pantry jars with a ribbon and a note. Everyone loves it. This is the best granola recipe you will ever try—provided you follow a few important steps.

Nothing more than a few pantry items to make this addictive holiday candy treat. Perfect to make as a gift for your friends and family. The balance of sugar and salt and toasted pecans is wonderful.

Try this delicious and homemade maple pecan pie, the sweet and nutty combination of maple and pecan will delight your guests and make your kitchen smell amazing. Enjoy a slice of this decadent treat with your favourite ice cream or whipped cream.

A moist, chocolatey brownie is only made better by an addictive German-styled topping. This sweet and creamy mix of coconut, pecan, and sweetened condensed milk is so delicious it’s hard to resist eating it out of the bowl!

Sinfully delightful and so easy to make.

It’s imperative to use the best quality chocolate and toast the pecans slightly. The rice crisps add the perfect little crunch and the sea salt takes it over the top.

A lovely roasted pecan crust brings a crunch to this delicate fish; cook it with care and it will deliver a beautiful result.