Lavender Vanilla Angel Food Cake
Sweet and light, lavender vanilla angel food cake brings together warm vanilla and subtle lavender flavors–and isn’t difficult at all. Growing up, I was never much of an angel…
Read moreChocolate Buttercream Frosting
What’s better than a big chocolate brownie? How about a big chocolate brownie with chocolate buttercream frosting! Recently my husband got a request to bring baked goods for a…
Read moreRefreshing Cherry Ice Cream Soda
What’s better than dessert? How about a dessert that doubles as a serving of fruit! Like a Cherry Ice Cream Soda. Now I’ve always figured if you’re going to eat…
Read moreChocolate Fondue–Fondue Pot Optional
Due to an uncommon family tradition, whenever I think of fondue, I think of New Year’s Eve. For years, instead of going out, we have celebrated quietly–with a holiday film and three…
Read moreBurrata with Roasted Strawberries
Burrata is like a pillow of fresh cheese filled with soft curd and cream. Top it with roasted strawberries and red wine sauce for a special dessert. Fresh mozzarella…
Read morePecan Pumpkin Scones
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. And since one of my favorite anytime treats is scones, I decided to convert them to pecan pumpkin scones. Are you intimidated by…
Read morePear Riesling Sorbet
If ice cream is made for summer, is fruit sorbet—like this Pear Riesling Sorbet–made for fall? Last summer I had a great time testing ice cream recipes from Jeni’s Splendid…
Read moreFall Colors Pavlova Dessert with Sorbet
If you are a locavore, fall is the time to stockpile for winter. Buy a side of pork for the freezer, store some onions in a cool place and fire…
Read moreDrunken Chocolate Pear Tart
A Drunken Chocolate Pear Tart—does life get any better? This fall I happened into a good supply of organic pears. Since organic pears can be hard to find, I…
Read moreApple Dutch Baby Pancake
The last hurrahs of summer are upon us. With still-warm days, and hints of color, early September can be extraordinary, blending summer’s welcome with the flavor of fall. And if…
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