Category Archives: Dessert
Pineapple Sorbet
I don’t know if it is just my taste buds, but for me, the pineapple is simultaneously contrasting in being sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and even salty. The pineapple’s distinct flavor really packs a punch and can be sometimes overwhelming.
Pineapple Sorbet
I don’t know if it is just my taste buds, but for me, the pineapple is simultaneously contrasting in being sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and even salty. The pineapple’s distinct flavor really packs a punch and can be sometimes overwhelming.
Sweet Egg Soup
This sweet soup is from my mother’s kitchen. She doesn’t have a sweet tooth, nor is she much of a baker, so sweets were not very common in our household growing up. I remember it being a real treat whenever
Sweet Egg Soup
This sweet soup is from my mother’s kitchen. She doesn’t have a sweet tooth, nor is she much of a baker, so sweets were not very common in our household growing up. I remember it being a real treat whenever
Red Velvet Cupcakes
These mini-cakes are easy to make, quick to decorate, and always put a smile on one’s face. Not to mention: if you bring these to a party, some of those smiles will be for you! Makes 24 cupcakes For the
Red Velvet Cupcakes
These mini-cakes are easy to make, quick to decorate, and always put a smile on one’s face. Not to mention: if you bring these to a party, some of those smiles will be for you! Makes 24 cupcakes For the
Pumpkin Ice Cream
I love my ice creams and will take any seasonal opportunity to keep my freezer stocked with a quart (or three!) of this creamy treat. Pumpkin is one of those flavors that comes with so many associations of Autumnal weather
Pumpkin Ice Cream
I love my ice creams and will take any seasonal opportunity to keep my freezer stocked with a quart (or three!) of this creamy treat. Pumpkin is one of those flavors that comes with so many associations of Autumnal weather
Apple Pie
This is probably the most iconic, classic American dessert in our country’s edible lexicon. Every family has their own recipe and tradition in making this pie. For some, like my friend Dan, it is his way of signaling the arrival
Apple Pie
This is probably the most iconic, classic American dessert in our country’s edible lexicon. Every family has their own recipe and tradition in making this pie. For some, like my friend Dan, it is his way of signaling the arrival
Chocolate Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts because it brings together two of my most beloved food groups: bread and chocolate! The great thing about this recipe is its versatility; the pudding can become sweeter, richer, or milder
Chocolate Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts because it brings together two of my most beloved food groups: bread and chocolate! The great thing about this recipe is its versatility; the pudding can become sweeter, richer, or milder
Melon Mint Salad
There are many tricks of the trade when it comes to selecting a good melon. For me this is how I go about it for each one – WATERMELON: look for a large stem-end which indicates it was on the
Melon Mint Salad
There are many tricks of the trade when it comes to selecting a good melon. For me this is how I go about it for each one – WATERMELON: look for a large stem-end which indicates it was on the
Plum Sorbet
Ah, plums… one of those refreshing fruits that can’t be beat. They are the perfect size to snack on, with that great combination of being simultaneously both tart and sweet. And as the season ends, while most people will start
Plum Sorbet
Ah, plums… one of those refreshing fruits that can’t be beat. They are the perfect size to snack on, with that great combination of being simultaneously both tart and sweet. And as the season ends, while most people will start
Honey Lavender Ice-Cream
This aromatic ice cream boasts a subtle and complex flavor that tastes so luxe, it belies the ease of its making. Using my vanilla recipe as a starting point, all it took was a few ingredient tweaks and method changes
Honey Lavender Ice-Cream
This aromatic ice cream boasts a subtle and complex flavor that tastes so luxe, it belies the ease of its making. Using my vanilla recipe as a starting point, all it took was a few ingredient tweaks and method changes
Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
These muffins came about with a good friend of mine, who recently became a mother. Well, maybe not recently, seeing as how her daughter is a year and a half now. We got together to bake baby’s first cake, a
Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
These muffins came about with a good friend of mine, who recently became a mother. Well, maybe not recently, seeing as how her daughter is a year and a half now. We got together to bake baby’s first cake, a
Panna Cotta with Macerated Strawberries
This Italian dessert is one of my favorite things to eat. Of course, there is no coincidence that it is basically a culinary cousin to one of my other favorite foods: ice cream. The two share similar cooking methods: a
Panna Cotta with Macerated Strawberries
This Italian dessert is one of my favorite things to eat. Of course, there is no coincidence that it is basically a culinary cousin to one of my other favorite foods: ice cream. The two share similar cooking methods: a
Rocky Road Marshmallow Bars
I’m not a confectioner by any means, so I did have to follow another recipe for the marshmallows. Though, I did change it just a bit to suit my needs and with what I thought would make it a little
Rocky Road Marshmallow Bars
I’m not a confectioner by any means, so I did have to follow another recipe for the marshmallows. Though, I did change it just a bit to suit my needs and with what I thought would make it a little
Strawberry Sorbet
While I do love the creamy tang of Strawberry Ice Cream, the pure and crisp bite of this berry shines even brighter as a sorbet. When in this icy form, it is beautifully bright red and is wonderfully sweet, with
Strawberry Sorbet
While I do love the creamy tang of Strawberry Ice Cream, the pure and crisp bite of this berry shines even brighter as a sorbet. When in this icy form, it is beautifully bright red and is wonderfully sweet, with
Strawberry Ice-Cream
Spring is in full swing, and summer is just around the corner. And that means one of my favorite fruits are coming into season: the strawberry. I love the crisp and sweet, with just a little tang, bite they have.
Strawberry Ice-Cream
Spring is in full swing, and summer is just around the corner. And that means one of my favorite fruits are coming into season: the strawberry. I love the crisp and sweet, with just a little tang, bite they have.
Chocolate Mousse Coffee Cups
A while back I shared a recipe for making chocolate mousse. It was made using raw egg whites, which gave the mousse its light and airy structure. But for some, the idea of having raw eggs can be less than
Chocolate Mousse Coffee Cups
A while back I shared a recipe for making chocolate mousse. It was made using raw egg whites, which gave the mousse its light and airy structure. But for some, the idea of having raw eggs can be less than
French Vanilla Ice-Cream
I’ve said before (in a previous recipe post) that my favorite flavor is vanilla – so classic, but oh so subtle in its variations. While I generally gravitate toward the lighter, crisper taste of a vanilla bean ice-cream, there are
French Vanilla Ice-Cream
I’ve said before (in a previous recipe post) that my favorite flavor is vanilla – so classic, but oh so subtle in its variations. While I generally gravitate toward the lighter, crisper taste of a vanilla bean ice-cream, there are
Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
Is it me, or has ice-cream seen a resurgence in popularity recently? For a while, it seemed all the rage was for fancy frozen yogurt shops, and their infinite number of topping combinations. I was never a fan of frozen
Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
Is it me, or has ice-cream seen a resurgence in popularity recently? For a while, it seemed all the rage was for fancy frozen yogurt shops, and their infinite number of topping combinations. I was never a fan of frozen
Chocolate Mousse
Ah, it is that time of year again…there is a still a slight winter chill in the air, and in our hearts there beats a warmth for that special someone in our lives. Valentine’s Day approaches and as usual, restaurants
Chocolate Mousse
Ah, it is that time of year again…there is a still a slight winter chill in the air, and in our hearts there beats a warmth for that special someone in our lives. Valentine’s Day approaches and as usual, restaurants
Ice Cream Sandwich
Hello cookie, meet ice-cream. Such a simple collaboration, yet from it comes a wonderful result. This is a self-explanatory recipe, all you need are the two components. As for the flavors? That’s one not-so-simple collaboration for you to decide! (In
Ice Cream Sandwich
Hello cookie, meet ice-cream. Such a simple collaboration, yet from it comes a wonderful result. This is a self-explanatory recipe, all you need are the two components. As for the flavors? That’s one not-so-simple collaboration for you to decide! (In
Jam and Cream Roll Cake
My favorite thing about cooking is that everything you do in the kitchen is an experiment that just keeps leading me to new ideas. Sure, it is nothing new, and I’m not saying that every moment is an earth-shattering AHA!
Jam and Cream Roll Cake
My favorite thing about cooking is that everything you do in the kitchen is an experiment that just keeps leading me to new ideas. Sure, it is nothing new, and I’m not saying that every moment is an earth-shattering AHA!
Bûche de Noël (aka Yule Log Cake)
Literally translated, “Log of Christmas,” this traditional holiday dessert has roots that date back to ancient European traditions. It is fashioned to look like a yule log, which to celebrate the winter solstice, would be burned in the hearth for
Bûche de Noël (aka Yule Log Cake)
Literally translated, “Log of Christmas,” this traditional holiday dessert has roots that date back to ancient European traditions. It is fashioned to look like a yule log, which to celebrate the winter solstice, would be burned in the hearth for
Lemon Curd Tart
Lemony treats are generally associated with spring time flings and hot summer days. I don’t care what season it is, there is never a wrong time to indulge yourself with a slice of this mouth-puckeringly-sweetly-tangy tart. It is the combination
Lemon Curd Tart
Lemony treats are generally associated with spring time flings and hot summer days. I don’t care what season it is, there is never a wrong time to indulge yourself with a slice of this mouth-puckeringly-sweetly-tangy tart. It is the combination
Pear Galette
The wonderful thing about simple and rustic cooking is that not only does is taste great, it never goes out of fashion. In my opinion, a traditional recipe will always outlast the latest trend in culinary what-have-you-nots. Some could
Pear Galette
The wonderful thing about simple and rustic cooking is that not only does is taste great, it never goes out of fashion. In my opinion, a traditional recipe will always outlast the latest trend in culinary what-have-you-nots. Some could
Grapefruit Sorbet
It is the end of September, and if you live in San Francisco, you know what that means: Indian Summer! I love the brief heatwave we get right before the season changes. The days are warm, and the sunsets are
Grapefruit Sorbet
It is the end of September, and if you live in San Francisco, you know what that means: Indian Summer! I love the brief heatwave we get right before the season changes. The days are warm, and the sunsets are
Whipped Cream
When it comes to toppings and condiments, nothing beats a good dollop of this airy, dairy delight. It is fresh and light, and sweet with a kiss of vanilla. If only it paired well with savory dishes… I’d put whipped
Whipped Cream
When it comes to toppings and condiments, nothing beats a good dollop of this airy, dairy delight. It is fresh and light, and sweet with a kiss of vanilla. If only it paired well with savory dishes… I’d put whipped
Banana Bread
No matter how hard I try, my bananas always seem to ripen quicker than I can eat them. But that’s perfectly okay because now I can make a wonderful loaf of banana bread. Using really ripe bananas is the key:
Banana Bread
No matter how hard I try, my bananas always seem to ripen quicker than I can eat them. But that’s perfectly okay because now I can make a wonderful loaf of banana bread. Using really ripe bananas is the key:
Peach Cobbler
I’m not from the South, so by no means am I going to attempt to nostalgically reminisce about the delightful memories of coming home from school, with the scent of this peachy dessert wafting through the air as it cools
Peach Cobbler
I’m not from the South, so by no means am I going to attempt to nostalgically reminisce about the delightful memories of coming home from school, with the scent of this peachy dessert wafting through the air as it cools
Virgin Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of my favorite cakes, though sometimes its alcohol and raw egg content weirds me out. So here I have devised a version of the beloved Italian dessert that can be enjoyed by all. I actually came up
Virgin Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of my favorite cakes, though sometimes its alcohol and raw egg content weirds me out. So here I have devised a version of the beloved Italian dessert that can be enjoyed by all. I actually came up
Strawberry Lady Shortcake
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and with our hectic modern-day lives, we more often than not just send her a card in the mail and then continue on with our busy schedules. Take a little time this year
Strawberry Lady Shortcake
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and with our hectic modern-day lives, we more often than not just send her a card in the mail and then continue on with our busy schedules. Take a little time this year
Chocolate Raspberry Ice-cream
When it comes to ice-cream, I am a big fan of minimal, no-frills flavors. Double-Chocolate-Chunk-Caramel-Swirl-Praline-Cookie-Dough? No thank you! Vanilla is actually my preferred ice-cream of choice. Chocolate comes in a close second. There are ways to enhance traditional flavors without
Chocolate Raspberry Ice-cream
When it comes to ice-cream, I am a big fan of minimal, no-frills flavors. Double-Chocolate-Chunk-Caramel-Swirl-Praline-Cookie-Dough? No thank you! Vanilla is actually my preferred ice-cream of choice. Chocolate comes in a close second. There are ways to enhance traditional flavors without
White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Ice-cream
With spring returning, what better way to celebrate than to have homemade ice-cream. There’s a guilty pleasure I take watching as it churns in the machine, the slow anticipation of seeing it change from liquid form to the frozen state.
White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Ice-cream
With spring returning, what better way to celebrate than to have homemade ice-cream. There’s a guilty pleasure I take watching as it churns in the machine, the slow anticipation of seeing it change from liquid form to the frozen state.
Red Velvet Stack Cake
For me, there was always a mystique and aura of decadence associated with Red Velvet cake. Perhaps it was the alluring color, the subtle flavors that unraveled on my tongue, or that people always seemed to order it for
Red Velvet Stack Cake
For me, there was always a mystique and aura of decadence associated with Red Velvet cake. Perhaps it was the alluring color, the subtle flavors that unraveled on my tongue, or that people always seemed to order it for
Lemon Pound Cake
The Pound Cake is a great classic confection that I just can’t ever seem to get enough of. It’s name is rooted in the tradition of the original recipe having a pound each of the ingredients; flour, butter, eggs, and
Lemon Pound Cake
The Pound Cake is a great classic confection that I just can’t ever seem to get enough of. It’s name is rooted in the tradition of the original recipe having a pound each of the ingredients; flour, butter, eggs, and
Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are one of the simpler sweets to bake. These buttery treats are deliciously fudgy and chewy in the center with a crisp flaky top layer. They also don’t require too much preparation or finesse. And if when you cut
Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are one of the simpler sweets to bake. These buttery treats are deliciously fudgy and chewy in the center with a crisp flaky top layer. They also don’t require too much preparation or finesse. And if when you cut
Maca-ringue
When I was in Paris, one of my favorite sweets was the meringue. They come in all sorts of flavor combinations and are literally the size of your head! But despite all that, it could not compare to the delectable
Maca-ringue
When I was in Paris, one of my favorite sweets was the meringue. They come in all sorts of flavor combinations and are literally the size of your head! But despite all that, it could not compare to the delectable
