Chocolate Silk Pie
One of my favorite holiday memories is when I was a child and my mom would take me to the Miller and Rhoads department store downtown to do some Christmas shopping. She would treat me to lunch in the Miller and Rhoads Tea Room. We would watch the fashion show where the models would walk […]
Frangelico Pecan Apple Cake
The glaze on this lovely cake is made with one of my favorite nut liqueurs – Frangelico – an Italian hazelnut liqueur. I serve this cake during the fall and winter holidays.
Symphony Dreams – Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee
Lemon Granita
The perfect palate cleanser in between courses at your next fancy dinner party.
Pan con Chocolate – “Bread with Chocolate” Spanish Tapas Dessert
Here’s a fabulous chocolate dessert your guests will not be expecting at your next dinner party – and they will LOVE it! I recommend this dessert for a Spanish Tapas party since it’s origins are Spanish and it fits with the small plate tradition of tapas. I serve it with a chilled Cava to end […]
Chocolate Truffles
Perfect ending for a cocktail party. Easy to make ahead of time.
Orange Sabayon – Elegant French Dessert
Sabayon is a lovely creamy dessert that is much easier to make than it looks. It is delightful served with fresh fruit, especially oranges and berries. I like to serve my sabayon in small fancy parfait glasses with white chocolate truffles.
Fresh Apple Cake and Apple Cider Caramels
Fresh Apple Cake is one of my favorite cakes to make during the holidays. A friend of mine makes the BEST Apple Cider Caramels. These luscious caramels get their tangy sweetness from apple cider with just a hint of sea salt. Find the recipe HERE.
