I was inspired by the recipe from BonAppetit.com.
I put my on twist to this recipe here:

Wow….these look so decadent!

Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST (Vegan/dairy free, gluten free) 16 ounces pecans 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (substitute margarine for vegan/dairy free) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FOR THE BROWNIES 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups (14 ounces) sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING 3 egg yolks 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups toasted, chopped pecans 2 cups packed sweetened coconut Directions@ Baking dom <GET DIRECTIONS FOR THESE FABULOUS BROWNIES AND FIND MORE GREAT RECIPES

First, I feel that I should explain what a tamarind is. Here’s what Wikipedia says: “Tamarind is a fruit best described as sweet and sour in taste, and is high in tartaric acid, sugar, B Vitamins and calcium.”
It is widely used in Panamá, and my favorite form of it is tamarind juice. It’s a very refreshing way to enjoy this fruit during the hot summer months. Continue reading

We’re finally thawing out after record temperatures throughout the US. I’ve never felt this cold in Nashville. So with that I got creative. 😉 Continue reading
