Sweets & Treats

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…

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…

I’ve been eating Ambrosia Fruit Salad as long as I can remember. It was a very popular recipe in the 70’s with mostly pantry items you kept on hand. The…

This dessert has been a staple at our Easter table for as long as I can remember. No bake, easy to assemble and made for adults! Everyone needs a delicious…

Although I love to bake and cook from scratch, there’s nothing wrong with taking shortcuts when you can – especially when pressed for time. These little mini-hand pies can be…

Flan is an icon custard dessert from Spain with origins in Roman times. Almost every country has their version of this delicious custard. When Gail Borden, Jr. invented canned milk…

I love Spring! We thaw out from the grip of Old Man Winter and enter a season of rebirth. Everything is bright, clean and new! The grass is green, flowers…

This is one of the best desserts I’ve ever eaten. It’s creamy, crunchy, chocolaty, rich and decadent. It’s just perfection! And I’m not surprised. This is my adaptation of Emeril’s…

King Cake is the most iconic pastry we associate with New Orleans and Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is known as the carnival celebration between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. So Mardi…

This bread pudding is hands down the best bread pudding I’ve ever eaten. I love the texture of the Challah bread with the creaminess of the custard. Topped with the…

I thought I would throw it way back to the 70’s when 7-Up Pound Cakes were popular. I honestly don’t know why we don’t make them anymore. Delicious on it’s…

Today is World Nutella Day! Oh happy day! Nutella is an unmatched decadent and delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread. It’s so rich and creamy – it’s no wonder it has…

During my stop in Carmel, California, I visited the Olivier Napa Valley store and purchased a Meyer Lemon Creme among other items.   This is the best lemon curd I have ever…

Apples are a year round favorite in my house and an this Classic Apple Crisp is the perfect summer and fall dessert.    I prefer to use a combination of…

I love lemons, I’ll add them to just about anything.  This lemon tart made my taste buds happy, happy!  It was light and smooth in texture with the perfect balance…