Summer Berry Pudding
Summer Berry Pudding is a traditional British dessert that transforms plain bread and some berries into a stunning, flavorful dessert. Summer is the time for berries.
Fish Amok
Fish Amok is the national dish of Cambodia. This steamed curry has mild flavors and extremely tender fish. Unlike Thailand, Cambodia’s cuisine is about fresh ingredients and subtle flavors. Cambodians are masters of mixing together fresh ingredients to produce flavorful dishes. Amok starts with a fresh made curry paste. Shallot, garlic, turmeric, galangal, chilis,… Continue reading Fish Amok
Cherry Vanilla Sorbet
Cherry Vanilla Sorbet – tangy sour cherries with smooth vanilla in a light sorbet. Perfect scooped into bowls or frozen into popsicles. Summer is coming and it’s time for frozen desserts. I love sorbets. You can indulge and not feel guilty. They’re also pretty simple to make. This one is just cherries, water, sugar, lemon… Continue reading Cherry Vanilla Sorbet
Lemon Mascarpone Cake
Lemon Mascarpone Cake – Four layers of golden sponge cake soaked in lemon syrup and topped with sweetened mascarpone whipped cream and lemon curd. This light, tangy dessert is perfect for a summer’s evening. I found this recipe on the Sur La Table website when I was searching for something to do with mascarpone cheese.… Continue reading Lemon Mascarpone Cake
Rose Hibiscus Victoria Sponge Cakes
Homemade rose jelly and hibiscus tea flavor these buttery little sponge cakes. Rose hibiscus Victoria sponge cakes are dainty so these are perfect for afternoon tea or parties. Last week I made some rose jelly with roses from my garden. The jelly has a subtle rose flavor – perfect for an old fashioned tea cake… Continue reading Rose Hibiscus Victoria Sponge Cakes
Rose Jelly
You can make this gorgeous rose jelly in less than an hour. The subtle rose flavor with a touch of lemon is perfect for biscuits, scones, ice-cream or cakes. Preserve a taste of summer with this delicate rose jelly. I love roses but Texas is a harsh place to grow them. Roses love acidic soil.… Continue reading Rose Jelly
Lemon Chiffon Eclairs
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
Marmalade Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
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
Blackberry Mead Peach Cheesecake
This creamy no-bake cheesecake with a hint of orange and chunks of peaches is topped with a blackberry mead jelly. The pistachio and butter cookie crust perfectly complements the flavors in the cheesecake. Better yet, you can prepare a Blackberry Mead Peach Cheesecake in about 30 minutes. This week was incredibly busy. We had a… Continue reading Blackberry Mead Peach Cheesecake
Citrus Curd
Citrus curd brightens up biscuits, desserts and tea. It’s easy to make. You can freeze it or can it to have a bit of sunshine any time. So stock up on citrus when it’s in season. I have a grapefruit tree that produces an abundance of fruit each February. This year I harvested 5 bushels… Continue reading Citrus Curd