Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding is a tasty way to use up stale croissants. Fresh lemons and blueberries give this dessert intense flavor. This makes a small batch of 4-5 servings. I got a little greedy at the bakery. It’s easy to do. You go in for a small loaf of bread and then the almond… Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding
The rich, creamy, chocolate mousse in this Brownie-Bottom Praline Chocolate Mousse Cake only requires two ingredients. If you use a few store-bought ingredients, you can throw this show-stopper together in less than an hour. Father Kevin’s birthday was this week. He’s a sweet guy from Ohio who works with the mentally ill in Cambodia. Anyone… Continue reading Brownie-Bottom Praline Chocolate Mousse Cake
Just a small amount of Numi organic matcha tea gives these Green Tea Chocolate Sugar Cookies natural green color and unique flavor. These cookies go great with afternoon tea or are a fun way to sneak in some antioxidants into your lunch box. A few days ago, I watched Bad Moms. It portrays how we… Continue reading Green Tea Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Layers of Earl Grey cake flavored with orange, Earl Grey custard, oranges and whipped cream make Earl Grey Orange Trifle unforgettable. This trifle starts with box mixes so it goes together quickly. Life has been really busy lately. As study abroad ended, I was diagnosed with severe anemia. Cambodia’s healthcare system isn’t fabulous so the… Continue reading Earl Grey Orange Trifle
Creamy New York Cheesecake with chai spices is dreamy all by itself. Top it with a chocolate glaze and you’ve got a sensational dessert in this Chocolate Glazed Chai Spice Cheesecake. I’m moving into my own apartment next week. I can’t wait to have my own kitchen and space in a refrigerator. My housemate’s refrigerator… Continue reading Chocolate Glazed Chai Spice Cheesecake
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
The flavoring in this orange buttercream frosting comes from Grand Marnier or orange juice concentrate. Grand Marnier gives a more subtle orange flavor. Orange juice concentrate gives a bolder, sweeter orange flavor. Use this to top chocolate cupcakes, Halloween baked goods, or anything you like. It’s Halloween and I needed some orange frosting. I thought… Continue reading orange buttercream frosting
Enjoy a slice of raspberry lemon cheesecake and bask in the flavors of summer. Creamy cheesecake flavored with lemon curd, lemon zest, and raspberries topped with a raspberry lemon topping is bursting with flavor! My study abroad students are here so last week we spent touring the amazing temples of the Angkor archaeological park. Our… Continue reading Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake
A slight touch of cinnamon and rich, fudge filling make this Cappuccino Fudge Bundt Cake a great dessert or coffee break treat. Today is World Chocolate Day and it’s also a good friend’s birthday. It’s also a date with a lot of sevens (7/7/17) so Cambodians view this as auspicious. There’s a new coffee shop… Continue reading Cappuccino Fudge Bundt Cake
Chai Spice Chocolate Cream Cake Roll – spiced angel food cake filled with chocolate whipped cream makes for a wonderful light summer dessert or coffee treat. Some of you are probably thinking roll cakes are intimidating. Chai Spice Chocolate Cream Cake Roll starts with a flexible angel food base. Think how springy angel food cake… Continue reading Chai Spice Chocolate Cream Cake Roll
