I used frozen blackberries for the puree (picked over the past few weeks), and finished off with fresh picked. I wanted more than 2 cups for the inside though. I omitted cinnamon and nutmeg and instead used 1tbsp lemon juice infused with 2 sprigs of saffron. Mixed with the brandy it was very yummy!

Reviewed On: Aug. 2, 2008

These were great. Super simple to make. I used Dark Chocolate cocoa powder, and put in 1/2 cup chopped pecans instead of walnuts, as well as 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips. I warmed some apple dipping caramel in the microwave and piped it over the top from a corner-cut ziploc bag, then swirled with a knife before baking. Warning, I had to bake them 35+ minutes until a toothpick came out clean from the center, but ooh, they were fantastically yummy!

Reviewed On: Apr. 19, 2008

Excellent! I didn't have kalamata so I used 9 black olives and 11 large spanish green olives. Also added a touch of tabasco and cayenne along with the red pepper flakes for heat. I used 1/8 c of olive oil and it was plenty! Also took a reviewer's advice and sauteed the olives and anchovies with the garlic. Thanks Barb!

Reviewed On: Mar. 29, 2005