Desserts
Fruit Galette
A Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform rustic tarts with hand-folded edges. I love them because they don’t have to be perfect and with few ingredients, they are quick and easy to make. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:30]
Continue ReadingButterscotch Budino with Caramel Sauce and Rosemary Pine Nut Cookies
This is probably one of the most difficult desserts I have ever made. I think I read the recipe about 30 times. Having said that, it is probably one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. It takes you to a place that you never dreamed existed. I’m not kidding. I am catering a […]
Continue ReadingBlueberry Clafouti
This comes from my brother-in-law, Russell, Rochester, NY. PS – his photo is rather blurry… Russell’s note: Made by our friend Doug at Keuka Lake, NY, this served 4 hungry men but could serve 6. The combination of this slightly tart dessert with sweetened whipped cream balanced perfectly. The note on recipe: “like a puffy […]
Continue ReadingGluten Free Fruit Crumble
Sandy from the Washington DC area, who is one of my best friends from college, sent me this gluten free dessert recipe. I thought I should pass it along to my gluten free friends. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:228]
Continue ReadingBanana Crepes
This recipe is from my brother-in-law, Russell’s friend Doug at Keuka Lake, NY. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:231]
Continue ReadingPuff Pastry Cups with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries
Here’s the dessert my friend, Mary Ann, made for her elegant dinner party. It couldn’t be easier or more delicious. You can also cheat and buy Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry Shells. They come six in a box. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:267]
Continue ReadingLeila’s Key Lime Cheesecake
Guest blogger Leila from Valencia, CA is filling in today with her Key Lime Cheesecake. Key Limes are smaller and seedier than regular limes. They have a higher acidity, a stronger aroma, and a thinner rind. The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys. There is a Key Lime Pie festival July 4th -July […]
Continue ReadingNesquik-Nutella Ice Cream
Guest blogger Jessica from Beauty Marks. My daughters are obsessed with Nesquik. This would be normal if they weren’t 17 and 15; as they are, it’s just a weird teen obsession. As they say, whatever. So I had some leftover heavy cream and too much milk handy, and improvised and made ice cream. The result […]
Continue ReadingNo-Bake Cheesecake with Blueberry-Maple Sauce
Today’s post comes from Alex, Seattle, WA. As good as eggy New York-style cheesecake is, this simpler recipe is my all-time favorite cheesecake. I got the opportunity to make this for Leslie at a barbecue last summer along with my father’s ribs (recipe to come?), and it was the easiest and least stressful summer dessert […]
Continue ReadingBlackberry & Raspberry Crisp
My daughter, Zoe, loves to make desserts, especially crumbles, crisps, buckles, etc… This one was particularly delicious! It it loosely based on an Ina Garten recipe. We happened to have a can of Oregon Blackberries and she added fresh raspberries, which were a great combination. Blackberry & Raspberry Crisp Adapted from Ina Garten’s, The Barefoot […]
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