Garlic Herb Croissants combine the buttery, flakey decadence of croissants with basil, garlic and parsley. The unbaked croissants freeze well so make them ahead for special occasions. I recently took a refresher course on croissant making. It was online so my friends and I gathered to make it a dinner party. I asked the instructor… Continue reading Garlic Herb Croissants
Chili Basil Shortbread is a tender, flakey, savory shortbread flavored with Thai chilis, fresh basil and garlic. Cut into rounds and serve with sliced cheese or use this as a crust for your favorite quiche. I’ve mentioned my friends Luda and James. They have the large vegetable garden and sometimes they give me fresh produce… Continue reading Chili Basil Shortbread
Spices, candied orange peel and a decadent ball of chocolate ganache make these marmalade chocolate hot cross buns outstanding. My sister always hated raisins. She thought they looked too much like chocolate chips so it was deceptive to use them. I’ve never shared my sister’s dislike for raisins but I do love chocolate and orange.… Continue reading Marmalade Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Brioche donuts filled three ways – dark chocolate, lemon and raspberry – gives your family variety without too much effort. I’m not a morning person. I usually get up around 9 and it’s not until about 7 PM that I’m fully awake. Friends can call me any time. They know if they need a late… Continue reading Brioche Donuts Filled Three Ways
Blue Cheese gives a little bite and creamy richness that contrasts with the crunch of the walnuts and the earthy flavor of rye in this delectable Blue Cheese Walnut Rye Bread. This has been a crazy year for everyone. One of the things I’ve been missing is volunteering in the Seton Sewing Room. It’s great… Continue reading Blue Cheese Walnut Rye Bread
Chocolate Cherry Paris-Brest – light choux pastry filled with cherry pie filling and chocolate cream in an elegant presentation. This decadent dessert is easier than it looks and you can even make the parts ahead of time! A French baker invented the Paris-Brest to celebrate a bicycle race from Paris to Brest. This ring-shaped eclair… Continue reading Chocolate Cherry Paris-Brest
Love the refreshing lime and mint combination in Mojitos? Now you can have this wonderful combination in these easy Mojito scones! I love a cold Mojito on a hot summer day! Lime juice, mint, rum and a touch of soda make for a delightful combination. I was thinking about what to make for Cinco de… Continue reading Mojito scones
Almond Semlor are a decadent sweet that Swedes make just before Lent. These cardamom yeast rolls filled with marzipan cream and topped with fresh whipped cream are sinfully delicious. Helle is my Danish friend. We’ve never met in person but we’ve been friends on Facebook for years. She is beautiful, witty, and insightful. She… Continue reading Almond Semlor
Dress up a box mix with a little espresso powder and a streusel topping. Easy espresso chocolate chip muffins are the perfect last-minute breakfast treat for a busy morning! I move back to Texas in just over a month. So now I’m using up things in my pantry. You know, the stuff that got shoved… Continue reading Easy espresso chocolate chip muffins
Start your day with some warm triple chocolate donuts – fudgy chocolate cake with chocolate chips and chocolate glaze. You can make the dough the night before, refrigerate it and fry in the morning for a wonderful breakfast treat. I’ve been wanting some warm donuts for a while. There really isn’t anything much better than… Continue reading Triple chocolate donuts
