Cooking Method: Baking

Nigella’s Cocktail Sausages

Nigella's Cocktail Sausages have sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce which give them a sweet-savory stickiness that makes this hors d'oeuvres not last long. It's a very easy appetizer or snack to make for any party.

By Leslie Blythe

Sticky Toffee Banana Cake

I happen to have a ton of bananas. I stumbled upon this recipe for Sticky Toffee Banana Cake, which is an excellent way of using them. This cake has amazing banana flavor and is topped with a rich, sticky and creamy toffee sauce. It's just too good to be true!

By Leslie Blythe

Amarena Cheesecake

The Amarena cherry is a small bitter dark colored Italian cherry grown in Bologna and Modena, Italy. It is usually bottled in syrup and used as a decoration on desserts.

These luscious and intensely flavorful amarena cherries can be used in place of any dish that requires ordinary candied cherries. You will find no end to using them. Use them for toppings, over pancakes, ice cream, dessert, champagne and even a glass of seltzer. My husband made this cheesecake recipe which came attached to the jar.

By Leslie Blythe

Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts)

I was watching the Portugal episode of Somebody Feed Phil. I love Phil. Anyway, while eating his way through his trip he kept eating Pastéis de Nata, which is a specialty all over Portugal. They are little egg tarts with a cinnamon flavored custard nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. I had to try them. There a very few Portugese Bakeries in Los Angeles, but I found Natas Pastries in Sherman Oaks. The beautiful tile covered walls made me feel like I was in Europe. We actually had a wonderful lunch there and then had these little custard tarts. Needless to say, I must go back VERY soon.

By Leslie Blythe

Citrus Glazed Salmon

This Citrus Glazed Salmon has a sweet and tangy flavor. The salmon is brushed with a mixture of orange marmalade, orange, lemon and lime juices, soy sauce and brown sugar and then broiled.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Garlic Bread

This Cheesy Garlic Bread will elicit an OMG at your table! It's super easy and ooey, gooey cheesy.

By Leslie Blythe

Bourbon Apple Cake

This Bourbon Apple Cake is a great alternative to apple pie. It has a crunchy, crispy texture because it contains grits and the apples are cut into large chunks. It’s baked in a springform pan which makes it easy to remove the cake from the pan in one piece.

By Leslie Blythe

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce

This Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding came about when we had some leftover croissant. My daughter Zoe found this recipe. The croissant adds richness to the wonderful, chocolatey bread pudding. (like bread pudding needs more richness!).

By Leslie Blythe

Cheddar Cheese Coins

These Cheddar Cheese Coins are really addictive and great to serve with drinks. They are made in a food processor and rolled into logs, which can be stored in the fridge or freezer to slice a bake later.

By Leslie Blythe

Rosemary-Orange Cornbread Madeleines

These Rosemary-Orange Cornbread Madeleines have a twist of added flavor. If you don't have a madeleine pan, you can make them into regular muffins. Another variation would be lemon zest and fresh thyme.

By Leslie Blythe