Mandelbread is made from a crumbly dough that you shape into shallow loaves, bake, slice and bake again for about 10 minutes to toast the slices. It is the perfect not too sweet treat to have with coffee in the morning or as an afternoon snack. Mandelbread is not like […]
Florentines are lace cookies with the addition of minced candied orange peel. Yes, you can buy the orange rind; but trust me, if you make your own, the results will be worth it- and you have the bonus of snacking on the leftovers! Florentines are traditionally made with chopped nuts […]
Lace cookies look like lace and taste like crisp caramel! Many years ago, when I was teaching a dessert class, one of my students asked me if one had to use a toothpick tiny holes materialize before your very eyes! Take your time to make just six or eight cookies […]
This Blueberry Crumb Cake is a delicious coffee cake that can easily be turned into a dessert by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.I usually make it non-dairy; but using sweet butter and milk will work beautifully as well. Don’t be confused when you see that the batter is […]
Tangy, Candied Orange Peels are the garnish your desserts are missing.
Glazed Almonds are irresistible. You’ll love it when everyone thinks you bought them and you proudly announce you made them yourself! I like to bring them out after dinner; but there’s no law that says you can’t munch on them before dinner. Wrap a batch of Glazed Almonds in cellophane […]
Spiced Pecans are so addictive, I have to triple the recipe whenever I make them. My husband is addicted to nuts so I make a special stash just for him. These crystalized nuts tease the appetite with cocktails and satisfy the end of a meal as dessert. Sprinkle them on […]
A rolled Roasted Turkey Breast is perfect when you don’t want to roast a whole bird. It’s easy to prepare; and is delicious hot or cold. I love using the leftovers of a Roasted Turkey Breast for sandwiches or a Chef’s Salad! Even your dark meat devotées will find it […]
Sometimes all you need is a light green salad to round out your meal. This Green Salad with Arils and Pecans is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, soft and crunchy. The Boston/Bibb lettuces are soft and mellow while the radicchio is a bit tart and adds crunch and […]
This Cream Cheesecake is all cream cheese and cream. The addition of sour cream or the popular Italian cheesecake based on ricotta just doesn’t do it for me. Truth be told, my son has eaten a whole Cream Cheese cake cake by himself- It’s that good! Add to that, you […]