Gingered Cran-Raspberry Sorbet is low in sugar so you don’t need to feel guilty about this holiday indulgence! Serve it as dessert or in between courses as a palate cleanser. I wanted something light to go with our Thanksgiving feast. I love all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes but there’s a point when I feel like… Continue reading Gingered Cran-Raspberry Sorbet
A walnut biscoff crust filled with chocolate brandy mousse make this Brandy Alexander pie a sure hit for the holidays. This week has been pretty crazy. I made it my policy some time ago not to watch election results on election night. Once you’ve voted, there’s nothing you can do about the outcome. People have… Continue reading Brandy Alexander Pie
Blondie Bottom Caramel Praline Cheesecake combines a chewy pecan blondie with a New York style cheesecake. Top it with caramel sauce and candied pecans for a sumptuous dessert. I love New York style cheesecake. It’s a bit of a pain to make because you need a water bath while it cooks but the results are… Continue reading Blondie Bottom Caramel Praline Cheesecake
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
White chocolate chai spice bundt cake – moist, spicy cake covered in a to-die-for white chocolate chai ganache that will have you licking your plate and begging for more. I don’t know about your kids but mine are not great about eating left overs. They’ll eat warmed up turkey and gravy but the rest of… Continue reading White Chocolate Chai Spice Bundt Cake
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
Pure maple syrup gives these maple pecan caramels wonderful flavor. Maple pecan caramels are also versatile. Wrap them right after they cool for soft, chewy caramels or let them sit out for a day or two to get a praline texture. Or, dip them in chocolate! I love Fall. The smell of leaves, the cooler… Continue reading Maple pecan caramels
As its name implies, Kahlua and Cream Cheesecake is Kahlua and Cream in cheesecake form. This weekend marks one year since my sister died. I think God is watching out for me because a few days ago I got an unexpected e-mail from an old friend who happens to be in town this weekend. He… Continue reading Kahlua and Cream Cheesecake
Dense, Moist, mocha chocolate brownies topped with espresso cheesecake make these Mocha Cheesecake Brownies an amazing treat. When I was a grad student, there was an eclectic restaurant near campus that served healthy food before healthy food was in vogue. It was the one place in town where you’d see hippies and yuppies interacting peacefully… Continue reading Gluten Free Mocha Cheesecake Brownies
York Peppermint Patties and rich chocolate mint ice-cream make Chocolate Peppermint Patty Ice-Cream a great treat any time! When I was a kid, I used to spend time each summer at my grandparents’ dairy farm in western Pennsylvania. I’d get up early with my Grandpa to milk the cows, clean out the barn and feed… Continue reading Chocolate Peppermint Patty Ice-Cream
