I like to steam the apples for Applesauce in their skins so some of the red color from the skins comes off on to the apples. I don’t officially steam them by putting them in a steamer basket. That process takes too long. I fill a large pot with water […]
My Chocolate Chip cookies are famous in my community. Many of my friends won’t let me in the door for dinner without reaching for the bag of cookies first! I like thin crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. You know the kind; the ones that make a lot of noise as you […]
French Meringues are made from egg whites beaten with sugar and a little cream of tartar, salt or lemon juice to help them hold their shape. This process can take on many different uses depending on how you treat the meringue. You can flavor it with vanilla, peppermint or whatever […]
Fresh is always better than purchased! Prep time: 30 minutes
I saved this recipe for the last of my “In Memory of My Father” posts because, in fact, this Coconut Lemon Layer Cake was the last birthday cake I made him for his 95th birthday-last June 29-just about one year ago. I had made him this same cake for his […]
Rich, velvety Chocolate Mousse with Minced Orange Rind is a treat for everyone. Who can resist rich creamy chocolate dotted with bits of candied orange rind. It is almost too good to be true. I like adding coffee to the chocolate; but if you don’t, try adding an equal amount […]
Tarte Tatin is a tart that begins in a pan on top of the stove. You caramelize the apples first, arrange them in the pan and then cover everything with the tart dough. After that, it goes into the oven and bakes. The scary part is inverting the Tarte Tatin […]
The orange glaze seeps into the cake and keeps it moist for as long as it lasts.
This recipe for Carrot Cake was given to me by my brother in law Jay. It is moist and sweet and gently spiced with the warmth of cinnamon. Jay was a spectacular cook and baker. When he made a cooking suggestion or gave me a recipe, I didn’t have to […]
If I ever tried not to make Double Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving; there would be mutiny! It is the perfect pie for the nut lovers amongst us. In my case, that extreme nut lover is my husband. When developing this Double Pecan Pie, I added a layer of chopped nuts […]