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
What screams Fall more than caramel apples? Ok, maybe pumpkin spice. But if you want to take a break from all your pumpkin spice, caramel apple cream puffs are for you. Recently I tried out a recipe my sister gave me for dulce de leche cream puffs. The recipe is coming soon because I need… Continue reading Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
Tangy light lemon filling and a toasted meringue topping make these lemon chiffon eclairs extraordinary. Enjoy these versatile pastries for brunch or with afternoon tea. I love eclairs and cream puffs. They are so easy to serve, they look elegant and they are delicious. Even better, they are deceptively easy to make. Choux pastry sounds… Continue reading Lemon Chiffon Eclairs
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
I’m in love with these cherry Oreo hand pies. Oreo flavored pie crust surrounds tart cherry filling. Top them with cherry glaze and sprinkles and you have a wonderful breakfast treat or snack. I love fresh cherries. When they show up in the stores, I stock up. I always freeze enough for some cherry pies at… Continue reading Cherry Oreo Hand Pies
Pumpkin Spice Cream Puffs are filled with pumpkin pie custard and topped with pumpkin spice ganache for wonderful fall flavors. You will probably want to make a double batch because these disappear fast! My three kids are all very different. When it comes to eating, they don’t agree on much but they all love pumpkin… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Cream Puffs
Cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate glaze make these triple dark chocolate scones an irresistible treat any time of day. I’ve got an Australian housemate and I work with quite a few Australians here in Cambodia. Recently I made chicken and biscuits. This is comfort food from the American South so we’re a bit… Continue reading triple dark chocolate scones
Candied Orange peel, cashews and chocolate give these chocolate orange cashew pastries a crunchy, creamy filling with wonderful flavor. This week was crazy busy. It was one of those weeks where I always seemed to be behind. Study Abroad is in full swing and that takes most of my time. My daughter is here in… Continue reading Chocolate Orange Cashew Pastries
Strawberry cream puffs are a great way to use “older” strawberries. The strawberries, cream and chocolate blend together well for a lovely dessert or breakfast treat. I love making cream puffs. They’re pretty easy once you get the hang of it. You can bake the puffs a few days ahead of time and fill them… Continue reading Strawberry Cream Puffs
