Desserts

The addition of ricotta makes these cupcakes a moist delight! These have become our go-to cupcakes for any occasion! Read More » A sweet and flaky dough that’s perfect for any dessert recipe that calls for a sweet pastry dough. Letting the dough rest is a big tip for success here. Read More » A perfect dessert to finish your holiday dinner! The cranberries really play off of the brown sugar here for a deliciously sweet and tart dessert! Read More » One of the most important components of a successful pie is the light and flaky crust! With a little practice you will easily master this beautiful pastry dough that can be used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes! Letting the dough rest is a big tip for success here. Read More » Procedure Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, making sure to wrap the edges of the pan. Place the bittersweet chocolate chips in a medium sized mixing bowl set over a med saucepan with 2’ of water brought to a simmer. (This double boiler method of cooking is great way to melt chocolate without exposing the chocolate to direct heat, which could “break the chocolate). Once the chips begin to melt, stir the chocolate chips until just melted and […] Read More » Making this pumpkin seed (also know as pepitas) brittle couldn’t be easier. The addition of the pumpkin seeds really takes this brittle to another level! Read More » These easy to make and beautiful tarts are a nice light dessert on a hot summer day. Pick peaches that aren’t too ripe as the slightly under ripe peaches will be easier to peel! Read More » A buttery and rich sauce that is a great with bread pudding or ice cream! Read More » This is a test excerpt for the search index pages. This is controlled from the Excerpt text box in the backend of WordPress in the post itself. You will find it just below the main WYSIWYG. If there is no excerpt, it will default to the Procedure, which is typed in the main WYSIWYG. Read More » You can substitute any berry you like (strawberry, blueberry are favorites of mine-if you use strawberries be sure to cut them in to ¼ slices). Great over ice cream, pancakes, panna cotta-the sky’s the limit! Read More »