The childhood witch of my nightmares was a combination of The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz and the witch from Hansel and Gretel, courtesy of…
Sweets & Treats
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These cute little cheesecakes won’t scare anyone away. They are as delicious as their namesake and the perfect grab and go for your party or your cheesecake lover this fall!…
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This old traditional Cuban dessert was my grandfather’s favorite. He would often ask mom to make him a batch just for him (so much for sharing). I have such fond…
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This cake is an old-fashioned cake, just like grandma used to make. It’s moist and sweet with a buttery icing that makes it irresistible. I love how simple it is…
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This is a delicious dessert inspired by one I had a few years ago at Filomena’s in Washington D.C. Three vanilla pizzelle cookies between layers of cannoli filling, Nutella, salty…
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We just started stone fruit season and peaches are abundant everywhere. They are so delicious and versatile in both sweet and savory dishes! Check out my Grilled Peaches, Prosciutto, Burrata…
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This beautiful stone fruit crostata is the perfect ending to any summertime outdoor meal. These tarts are free-form and don’t require a pan or mold, making them very popular for…
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These crumble bars come together in no time with just a few ingredients – shortbread dough, your favorite jam, oatmeal, almond and lemon zest! These would be great with a…
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These cookies will forever remind me of my childhood home and our lovely next door neighbors, Harry and Nelly, who welcomed us with a plate of these chocolate chip cookies…
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I love trifle desserts. They are delicious, easy to assemble and always make a statement. This dessert has been requested at Christmas Eve dinner for over 25 years, but you…
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Twenty nine years ago, Santiago Rivera, owner of La Viña in San Sebastian, Spain, created the Basque Burnt Cheesecake for the patrons at his bar. The cheesecake has gained popularity…
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All I can say is everything is better with butter! This is the creation of Danielle Kartes from Rustic Joyful Food and it is the best coconut macaroon I’ve eaten.…
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This is a show stopper! This cake is magnificent! In flavor, texture and presentation. Three glorious layers of German gingerbread spiced cake with a creamy yet not overly sweet mascarpone…
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Peanut Butter Blossoms are a perfect cookie for the peanut lover! It’s a beautiful chewy cookie, lightly coated in sugar and topped with a Hershey’s chocolate kiss. This recipe was…
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These little gingerbread spiced sugar cookies are wonderful! They have a mild gingerbread flavor rolled up in a sugar cookie. How perfect is that? I’m not a fan of Gingerbread…
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This Classic Pumpkin Roll is a true holiday classic! The roll (sponge cake) is light and moist with a mild pumpkin flavor. Mascarpone cheese is Italian cream cheese and because…
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This is a hack! I can’t call it a recipe, but this worked and it was delicious! I was in such a hurry I used a boxed cake mix, followed…
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This is an easy Apple Strudel dessert so you know I’m taking a shortcut with a store bought item! I’m using a sheet of Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry instead…
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These soft buttery pretzels are easy to make and so delicious! They freeze and reheat well too! This is an easy recipe and you can make a batch and enjoy…
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If you’ve ever seen Cupcake Wars, you know how difficult it is to make a red velvet cupcake that would please judge Florian Bellanger. As a French pastry chef and…
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This delicious chocolate dessert is so creamy and decadent. An elegant finish to any meal. I love that you can make it ahead of time and simply garnish it with…
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This light dessert takes it’s name from Eton College in England. According to Wikipedia, it was first mentioned in print in 1893 and it was served at the annual cricket…
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This is an absolutely delicious and moist and sponge cake with pieces of fresh strawberries and lemon zest throughout. These flavors are repeated in the lemon curd filling and the…
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Zabaione is an Italian custard from northern Italy. It’s incredible how four simple ingredients can produce such an amazing dessert. This Italian custard is creamy and absolutely delicious. How can…
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I’m excited! Yes, about strawberry shortcake! You see today I found my forever strawberry shortcake recipe and I’m a happy, happy lady. I’ve tried other recipes, but they were all…
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With all the fall decorations out and Labor Day around the corner, I couldn’t help myself and I started playing around with the classic Chex mix snacking treat! Is it…
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I saw this Peach Tart on Instagram and I knew I had to make it. This is a family recipe from Amanda Hesser, CEO and co-founder of Food52 and part…
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I’ll always associate this cake with my sister who has been an avid baker since her Easy Bake Oven days. Remember those? She quickly graduated and began baking in the…
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I’ve been away for about a month dealing with some health issues, but I’m on the mend and ready to get back into the kitchen. I wanted to start by…
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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this cheesecake and variations of it for family, friends and sometimes total strangers. It’s truly a foolproof recipe and technique that…