I hate carrot cake. I always have. A cake made with vegetables and cream cheese frosting shouldn’t be called a cake. I don’t know what it should be called, but it shouldn’t be called a cake. When I think of cake, I think of something sweet that’s chocolate or vanilla with a butter cream frosting.… Continue reading Brazilian Carrot Cake
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Caffe Moka Blondies
I love cookies. Something sweet you can pick up with your hands and nosh on no matter the time of day or night. They’re not only good for day to day, they’re also an ideal dessert to serve at a party (or to your loved ones) since they’re finger food. Because Valentine’s Day is right… Continue reading Caffe Moka Blondies
Tiramisu Dip
Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, it’s time for cookies and cakes and anything sweet that will make the spirits brighter than they already are. This is my favorite time of year, because of all those yummy cakes and cookies. I love serving them at parties, getting them as gifts and… Continue reading Tiramisu Dip
Baked Plums with Mascarpone Cream
I know December starts tomorrow but believe it or not we can still get plums at the farmer’s market here. They’re ripe, sweet, super juicy and I absolutely love them. I’ll eat them straight out of the fruit bowl, chopped up in a fruit salad or baked into a pie. But I’ve never had them… Continue reading Baked Plums with Mascarpone Cream
Quince Cranberry Crumble
November means turning the clocks back, red and orange leaves, cool breezes and the occasional rain storm. It also means turkey with all the trimmings, green beans and pumpkin pie. There’s just one problem… I don’t like pumpkin pie. I’m not saying I don’t like pumpkin… I just don’t like it in pie form. I… Continue reading Quince Cranberry Crumble
Browned Butter Chocolate Cherry Blondies
As you know I’ve been on a bit of a cherry kick lately. That’s because cherry season is only a few short weeks and I just love those little red orbs. They’re so sweet and tart and absolutely delicious. It’s because of the quick season that I’m bringing you yet another cherry recipe, but this… Continue reading Browned Butter Chocolate Cherry Blondies
Cherry Peach Croissant Bread Pudding
I’ve never been a fan of bread pudding. It’s not a real sweet dessert and it’s usually super heavy. In the past when I’ve tried it, I get one, maybe two bites in and then I’m full. I keep trying it, though because I know it’s popular, and I guess I keep hoping that maybe… Continue reading Cherry Peach Croissant Bread Pudding
Cherry Black Pepper Cake
Every summer for the past 10 years, we’ve gone up north to Marin County to spend a week on the beach with my family. It’s a nice break from the hustle and bustle and (as long as it’s not fogged in) it’s a beautiful week with plenty of paddle boarding and swimming. Being up north… Continue reading Cherry Black Pepper Cake
Cherry Lime Macaroons
Passover is on Monday and if there’s one thing I always have trouble with when planning the menu, it’s what to make for dessert. See, you’re not supposed to have any wheat, oats, rye or barley. That means most flours are off the table. You also shouldn’t eat corn, rice, millet or legumes. So, you… Continue reading Cherry Lime Macaroons
Citrus Raspberry Trifle
We’re right in the middle of two of my favorite seasons: citrus and Girl Scout Cookie. Okay, I know Girl Scout Cookies aren’t necessarily a season, but they’re around for at least a month (and still available until March 12th) and that’s more than enough for me. I’m a huge girl scout cookie fan. I’ve… Continue reading Citrus Raspberry Trifle
Ginger Plum Pie
I’ve always loved pie. It didn’t matter the flavor. If it was hot and had a flakey crust and maybe even had a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top, I was in. My favorite kinds of pie have always been fruit pies. Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry… I could go on and on. Of course… Continue reading Ginger Plum Pie