Caramel Apple Pie
November 13th, 2011
Apple pie like the mother load of comforting desserts. But I just have such a hard time leaving good enough alone. I had to take a beautiful apple pie and mess with it. And thank goodness I did.
Recipes: Sweet Sauces and Custards
How To Make Jam
September 1st, 2011
Making Jam was initially daunting and confusing to me. Well, lets be serious- it was completely intimidating and even down right scary. All that boiling water? All that goopy stuff. What’s that stuff called? Pectin?
Brown Butter Ice Cream
April 25th, 2011
I’m sorry, but I am going to have to throw it out there that there are very few things better than brown butter out there in this world. The smell fills up my whole house and makes me drool.
Bougatsa
April 16th, 2011
This is my husband’s favorite dessert. It is a lesser known cousin of the well known favorite baklava. My husband loves it for the rich and creamy custard that is not too sweet. It is enclosed in a blanket of crispy and buttery filo and two layers of sweet and crunchy walnuts and cinnamon.
French Toast with Raspberry Sauce
February 12th, 2011
French Toast with Raspberry Sauce I had not had French Toast in ages, but it is a very nostalgic breakfast for me. My mother makes the best French toast, and it was a fairly regular “Weekend Breakfast” growing up. The other day, I realized that my kids had never had French Toast. Without intending it,…
Chocolate Caramel Mousse
February 11th, 2011
Well this was my go to chocolate mousse recipe when I was catering. I always loved that it had that extra dimension of rich amber caramel. It winds up light and silky, but with a luxurious extra kick of the caramel.
Pumpkin Scones
November 19th, 2010
These are delicious, moist (and not that bad in the fat and sugar department when considering they are A) scones, and B) there are 8 of them). Make these for your darling family’s this weekend for breakfast or even better yet, for breakfast on Thanksgiving!
Doughnuts with Brown Butter Vanilla Glaze
July 10th, 2010
Doughnuts with Brown Butter Vanilla Glaze There isn’t too much to say about these, except that they are unbelievable!!!! The dough is very forgiving- I accidentally left the dough for 4 hours, and I thought I would have to toss when I got back, but I didn’t- the dough was great! I also waited about…