12 Savory Eats Gone Sweet
If you’re like us, you crave savory eats and sweets all in one fell swoop. We’re here to let you know that you actually can have your sweet-tasting, savory-looking cake and eat it too. These 12 confections flip the script on traditionally savory eats and you’ll be glad they did. We’re talking pasta, rice and a whole lot more taking a stroll on the sugary side of the spectrum. Hope you’re ready for some good eats that know how to shake things up.
1. Strawberry Mascarpone Dessert Pizza: What a terrific way to end a homemade pizza dinner, or any meal for that matter. (via Just a Taste)
2. Healthy Brownies: You won’t believe what savory pantry staple these rich-yet-healthy brownies are made with. Okay, okay, we’ll spill: It’s black beans. (via Brit + Co)
3. Deep-Fried Sugared Pasta and Strawberry Crunch: Next time you have a few extra cooked lasagna noodles on hand, consider frying them up for a tasty twist on strawberry shortcake. (via Doughmesstic)
4. Baked Nutella Ravioli: These ravioli are absolutely stuffed with Nutella. We’re thinking cookie butter would be an equally welcome filling. (via Full Fork Ahead)
5. Chocolate Tagliatelle: Make your very own chocolate pasta from scratch, no machine required. (via Scandi Home)
6. Chocolate Risotto: Chocolate and rice pudding collide to create one luscious risotto that’s perfect for snacktime or dessert. (via Savory Simple)
7. Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Pizzas: It might be hard to stop at just one of these decadent pies — thank goodness they’re pint sized. (via Eatwell 101)
8. Ricotta and Cherry Ravioli With Hazelnut Pasta: Tart cherries and rich chocolate work oh-so well with nutty, hazelnut-enhanced pasta dough. These ravioli are nothing short of unique. (via Chew Town)
9. Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Not only delicious, these cookies made with chickpeas are also healthy and naturally gluten-free. In other words: A guilt-free treat to snack on any time. (via Brit + Co)
10. Chai-Spiced Breakfast Risotto: Packed with warm flavors, this chai-spiced risotto is just as delicious hot or cold. (via This Delicate Web)
11. Fruit Sushi: No fish here, just fresh fruit and sushi rice seasoned with coconut milk and sugar. (via She Knows)
12. Praline Bacon: Strips of bacon are transformed into candy in the blink of an eye with this caramel-y creation. (via See Salt)
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