Cookies French Macarons The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts... Continue Reading French Macarons»
Pastries Mexican Churros Who doesn’t love fried stuff? If you’ve never had the pleasure of having one, the churro is a Mexican treat consisting of fried doughnut... Continue Reading Mexican Churros»
Pastries Puff Pastry Cups with Almond Cream and Strawberries The September 2009 Daring Bakers’ Challenge has been chosen by Steph of a whisk and a spoon. Steph chose Vols-au-Vent, which we are pretty... Continue Reading Puff Pastry Cups with Almond Cream and Strawberries»
Pies & Tarts Peach and Crème Fraîche Pie The moment I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it, and soon. To me there are few things in this world... Continue Reading Peach and Crème Fraîche Pie»
Cakes & Cupcakes Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Rhubarb This is my favorite time of year, after the cold desolate winter is over and spring explodes with life and color. And produce is... Continue Reading Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Rhubarb»
Pies & Tarts Quiche with Bacon and Spinach I remember when I was little my Mom used to make quiche for herself. I don’t remember her ever trying to force me to... Continue Reading Quiche with Bacon and Spinach»
Cakes & Cupcakes Cake truffles Also known as cake balls, but think that name is a little too beneath these adorable treats. So I will call them cake truffles.... Continue Reading Cake truffles»
Biscuits & Scones Strawberry Scones Sunday morning saw the return of the spring weather we’ve been so desperate for. It was sunny and bright. And the perfect morning for... Continue Reading Strawberry Scones»
Cookies Coconut Shortbread Cookies Traditional shortbread has been around for centuries and follows the most basic recipe: one part sugar, two parts butter, three parts flour. It doesn’t... Continue Reading Coconut Shortbread Cookies»
Pies & Tarts Dark Chocolate Tart with Gingersnap Crust For Valentine’s Day I always like to make something rich and chocolaty for dessert as it seems to fit for the occasion. This year... Continue Reading Dark Chocolate Tart with Gingersnap Crust»
Pies & Tarts Mini lemon curd tarts I have been wanting to make something like this for quite some time now, and a work party finally gave me the opportunity. I’ll... Continue Reading Mini lemon curd tarts»
Biscuits & Scones Clementine Cranberry Scones One of my favorite shows on the Food Network is the Barefoot Contessa by Ina Garten. I just love her recipes and have always... Continue Reading Clementine Cranberry Scones»
