Ginger Snaps are the modern word for these cookies. I used to eat them in my Grandmother’s kitchen. She called them Zuzus. They were crunchy, spicy and made your mouth feel all tingly inside. Besides being a wonderful snack, these cookiess are also an integral part of the sauce for […]
Course: Dessert
Apple Turnovers
Flaky crust and vanilla flavored apples still warm from the oven make a mouth watering dessert. Enjoy. Prep time: 30 minutes
Blueberry Pie
I love Blueberry Pie. I played with a lot of different measurements until I found the right proportions to produce a delicious, lemony, blueberry pie that does not give you that gelatinous feel in your mouth that makes you think the filling was canned. This recipe works every time. I […]
Peach-Plum Galette
A Peach-Plum Galette is a perfect way to take advantage of Summer’s bounty! The combination of luscious peaches and plums can’t be beat. The orange peaches and the purple plums are a wonderful color combination. As their natural juices blend in the crust, you get a beautiful and delicious dessert. […]
Italian Almond Tart
My husband and I ate an Italian Almond Tart for the first time in Rome years ago. We were utterly surprised when the waiters presented it with a small hammer. When we asked what we should do with the hammer, we were told to gently tap the tart to break […]
Spiced Apple Pie
Spiced Apple Pie is the pie to have in the oven when prospective buyers come to buy your apartment or house! It was also one of my Father’s favorites. He loved fruit; an to him, anything made with fruit was fruit. There are tons of recipes for apple pies, tarts […]
Seven Minute Frosting
Seven Minute Frosting turns any cake into a fluffy snowball!Most standard double boilers are not large enough to allow for the volume of frosting that fluffs up from this recipe. I create a makeshift double boiler by using a large soup pot filled with simmering water into which I place […]
Lemon Filling
This is the perfect filling for my Basic Yellow Cake and Coconut Lemon Layer Cake recipes. Prep time: 20-30 minutes Chilling time: 2-3 hours
Bread Pudding with Sour Cherries and Chocolate Chips
Cubed bread soaked in cinnamon, chocolate, coconut milk , sour cherries and eggs baked together make a wonderful bite. Prep time: 15 minutes + 60 minutes for bread cubes to soak
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling
This Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling is made with finely ground nuts instead of flour. It’s a rich and delicious cake for everyone; and a real treat for those who are gluten free. It is also perfect for Passover. I usually don’t like preserves with cake but, in this […]