Cuisine: Dessert
Mixed-Berry Galette
One of Summer's greatest offerings is the abundance of berries. This Mixed-Berry Galette is a very quick and easy dessert. A galette is a French rustic, free-form tart made with a single crust. This basic galette recipe can be tailored to fit whatever fruit you have on hand.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lime Pie Cups
We had some friends for dinner last night and I came up with these (no bake) Lime Pie Cups. It's way too hot to be baking! I don't usually create desserts, but I have to say it turned out very well. The sweet graham-cracker crust makes this semi-tart pie a winner.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Peaches in Rosemary Glaze
I love peaches, but it seems like I buy them rock hard and then the next time I check them, they are rotten! I feel like there is a 20-minute window to eat perfect peaches! These Peaches in Rosemary Glaze are so simple and the perfect way to eat them. You can use them with ice cream, yogurt or in a tart. This recipe is inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
Magic Bars
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe for Magic Bars. They are very similar to 7 Layer Bars. They are really quick and easy to make.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: Makes 24 Bars
Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins were very big in the '80's. I used to get them as a child at Bloomingdale's in New York City. When I walked into the supermarket the other day I saw these fresh blueberries and decided to make some.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 muffins
Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata
I know I am very lucky to have daughters who bake. This Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata is one Zoe made from Ina Garten. She actually used a combination of raspberries, strawberries and rhubarb. What I like about it is that the crust is very forgiving and free-form.
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
I just had a tour of the Jiffy Mix factory in Chelsea Michigan. I love Jiffy boxed mixes. I grew up eating them. There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about the packaging and the product. One of my favorite desserts to make is pineapple upside down cake. I use the golden yellow cake mix and add the pineapple juice from the canned pineapple instead of the water. It is simple and not a big deal to make. The only problem is finding the cake mix. I can usually only find the cornbread which I also love.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 9 Servings
Strawberry Cream Cake
My daughter Zoe made this delicious Strawberry Cream Cake, which is the perfect marriage of cake, cream, and strawberries. The buttery cake soaks up the strawberry juices, while the whipped cream adds an airy richness.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Toasted Almond Tart
After making this Toasted Almond Tart, I decided to change the recipe. Instead of chilling the dough and rolling it out, put the dough directly into the tart pan and press it evenly in with your hands. It's a very simple, but delicious tart.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 tart
Crack Pie
My kids told me to watch Chef's Table Pastry on Netflix. Unfortunately, I did and now I am an addict! This Crack Pie is a recipe from Christina Tosi Momofuku at Milk Bar in New York. It's kind of like a pecan pie without the pecans. It also reminds me of sticky toffee pudding.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
