Eggnog pie is a simple custard pie that can be dressed up with some rum and raspberry sauce or served plain. It’s an easy and delicious addition to your holiday table. I love eggnog so I buy it as soon as it’s available in the store. Store bought eggnog is generally too thick for me… Continue reading Eggnog pie with Raspberry Sauce
Cranberries, walnuts and your choice of chocolate make this Cranberry Walnut Galette a versatile and easy make-ahead dessert for your fall gatherings. This has been a mixed week for me. My car broke down but I was able to get it to the mechanic before it completely died. I’m waiting for the phone call where… Continue reading Cranberry Walnut Galette
Black forest yogurt pie takes just 5 minutes to make and is a light, flavorful treat. Becky is away at college and I’m missing her. This weekend was parent’s weekend but I couldn’t afford the trip up there to see her so I’ll have to wait until Thanksgiving. In the meantime, I’m putting together a… Continue reading Black forest yogurt pie
Fresh pears, dark chocolate and Nielsen-Massey chocolate extract combine for a wonderful, simple treat in this Chocolate Pear Galette. Nielsen-Massey is promoting kids baking this fall so they sent me some of their chocolate extract to try out. I love Nielsen-Massey flavorings. They may seem more expensive than some other brands but their flavors are… Continue reading Chocolate Pear Galette
Gingersnap Lime Mousse – Creamy, light, tart lime mousse on a zingy gingersnap cookie crust is the perfect dessert for a summer day. Today was one of those days when nothing went right. I seemed to be a day late and a dollar short for everything. This morning was so hectic I only grabbed one… Continue reading Gingersnap Lime Mousse
Blueberry and almonds go so well together. Serve blueberry almond tart with tea for an afternoon treat or indulge yourself with a slice for breakfast. I’m not a huge fan of raw blueberries but I love them when they’re cooked. Baking brings out the tart, juicy flavor. Blueberry almond tart combines tart blueberries and lemons… Continue reading Blueberry Almond Tart
Crystallized (candied) ginger gives a little zing to creamy white chocolate in this Gingered White Chocolate Tart. This week is my friend Bernadette’s birthday. She’s a sweet Belgian woman who’s been doing charity work in Cambodia for decades. I’m not sure how old she is but she’s a mom to everyone. I knew I wanted… Continue reading Gingered White Chocolate Tart
Peanut butter and bananas go so well together. Add rich chocolate pudding and meringue and you’ve got chocolate peanut butter banana pie. When I was a kid we used to eat bananas and peanut butter as a healthy snack. Then as a teenager I discovered frozen bananas covered in chocolate. So when I was… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pie
Tangy grapefruit gives a refreshing twist to traditional lemon meringue in Grapefruit Meringue Pie. It goes great with a cup of tea or as a refreshing dessert on a hot day. My kids are all so different. Matt is the history buff and geeky gaming guy. You can ask him just about anything historical and… Continue reading Grapefruit Meringue Pie
Rich dark chocolate with a hint of cinnamon and sweet marshmallows make Mexican Hot Chocolate Tart a reminder of cold winter nights by the fire. When I was a kid growing up in Delaware, the winters were long and cold. I loved making hot chocolate as a treat to warm up after sledding or skating… Continue reading Mexican Hot Chocolate Tart
