Category: Desserts

Raspberry and Fig Cake

Two of my favorite fruits are figs and raspberries and lucky for me they’re both in season right now. They may be totally different fruits with completely different flavors, but both are equally delicious. The firm little red berries are sweet with a tart burst of flavor while the figs, no matter which variety you… Continue reading Raspberry and Fig Cake

Chocolate Chile Popsicles

It’s finally here. Hatch Chile Season. It’s that wonderful time of year when Hatch Chiles start showing up at your local farmers markets and certain grocery stores.  I know it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but when I tell you the Hatch season is only about 6 weeks long, you can understand… Continue reading Chocolate Chile Popsicles

Raspberry Citrus Clafoutis

I love desserts. As you can see from this blog, if there’s one thing I love more than anything, it’s desserts. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, brownies, cakes or popsicles, if it’s sweet, I’m in. But more than desserts, I love simple desserts. Those are the ones that I know by heart and take… Continue reading Raspberry Citrus Clafoutis

Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas

Want to know what I love about summer? I finally get to hang out on the beach. I cook most meals outside on the grill. But more than anything else, all my favorite fruits are finally available. Sure, I’m a big fan of apples and citrus, but they’re nothing compared to the sweet, juicy tang… Continue reading Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas

Cherry Peach Yogurt Pops

I loved the summer when I was a kid. No, it wasn’t because school was out… okay it wasn’t just because school was out. It was actually because every summer once school was out, my mom would pull out her popsicle mold and we’d make popsicles. We made orange juice, lemonade… whatever juice my mom… Continue reading Cherry Peach Yogurt Pops

Stawberry Mousse

Strawberry season might be coming to a close, but there are still a few vendors at the farmers markets selling baskets of the beautiful red fruit which means you still have time to make this decadent dessert. I love chocolate mousse. It’s rich, easy to make and a very special treat. But sometimes I’m not… Continue reading Stawberry Mousse

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Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate

As I’m sure all of you know there are two big holidays this weekend. The first is Passover on Friday and the second is Easter, and if you’re anything like me, you’re going to be doing a lot of cooking over the next few days. Menus need to be planned, ingredients need to be chopped… Continue reading Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate

Chocolate Citrus Cake

Saturday is chocolate day. No, it’s not National Chocolate Day. Believe it or not, that’s in October. Saturday is chocolate day because it’s Valentine’s Day, and other than flowers and jewelry, the most popular gift given on this holiday is, you guessed it, chocolate. So you’ll see pretty red hearts in all the chocolate stores… Continue reading Chocolate Citrus Cake

Rice Krispie Cherry Balls

I’ve never been a big fan of Rice Krispie treats. They were always too sweet.  Too sticky.  Too time consuming.  And that was the main problem. Two boys means I just don’t have the time to stand over the stove stirring marshmallows for an hour. But then I discovered a recipe in Better Homes and… Continue reading Rice Krispie Cherry Balls

Patriotic Cookie Pizza

I love magazines. As you know there have been plenty of recipes I’ve posted that have come from the torn-out pages of many a cooking magazine. While my far and away favorite is  Fine Cooking, I’m also a huge fan of Better Homes and Gardens and Sunset. But today’s recipe, didn’t come from any of… Continue reading Patriotic Cookie Pizza