recipes

Sorry for my long absence. I have recently discovered that my masters thesis is due earlier than I had expected … if anyone happens to be a...

I recently purchased a set of tartlet tins and have been waiting for an occasion to use them. With berries in season and friends coming ove...

As soon as this sign appears in our village, you know that the cherry season is with us. Even though the season is short, we try to make t...

Valentine's 5-Layer Finger Jello Strawberry, Cherry and Raspberry Jell-O with milk filling The other day, I was going through old cookbo...

The creamy toffee notes of homemade condensed milk set this recipe apart from the custardy, yolk-rich profile of traditional chocolate mousse. The result is a dark, silky smooth chocolate custard that lightens to a mousse-like texture with the addition of freshly whipped cream. If you like, the chocolate base can be made up to a week in advance to help streamline dessert prep for special occasions.

Tastes good, but too many bowls for my small work space.

Try the chocolate soup. It is so worth saying yes to. Bring a pint of organic cream to a simmer and chop up nearly a pound of bittersweet Belgian chocolate. Pour the cream over the chocolate. You want to pour in enough cream so that the chocolate has the consistency of a loose mayonnaise. Continue to reduce whatever is left of the cream just a little longer. Pour the chocolate into shot glasses or demitasse cups and drizzle with the remaining cream.

Loaded Chocolate Hazelnut Liquor Turnovers with Salted Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream - an easy delish alternative to Thanksgiving pie from halfbakedharvest.com

Cranberry Raspberry Hand Pies makes 8 Dough: 1 cup flour 1 stick very cold butter, chopped into small pieces 1 tablespoon sugar pinch of sea salt 1/4 cup ice water Filling: 1/2 cup cranberry sauce 8-10 raspberries cut in smaller pieces 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar for the dough; Place the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a mixer and mix to combine using the dough hook. Increase the speed to medium. Add the butter and then slowly add the water (you may need a little more or less depending on how humid it is). Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed until the dough comes together. Remove from the mixer and flatten into a disc with your hands. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Once the dough has chilled, roll it out on a floured surface til it's a little less than 1/4” thick. Use a circular cutter or top of a jar that’s about 2” in diameter to cut 16 circles out of the dough. Place 8 dough circles on a nonstick baking pan. Preheat the oven to 425 F. for the filling; In a small bowl, mix the cranberries and raspberries together then stir in the honey and flour. Top each dough circle with a tablespoon of the cranberry raspberry mix. Then place another cirlce of dough on top, crimping around the edges with your fingers to seal the top and bottom together. Repeat for remaining dough circles. Brush a little melted butter on the tops of each pie, sprinkle with brown sugar, and cut an x in the center of each. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until they’re golden brown.

In this fruit crumble — a relative of other homey desserts like crisps and buckles, bright red rhubarb makes a brilliant show, though a combination of rhubarb and apple can be nice too Pistachio in the topping is optional and could be replaced by walnuts or pecans Serve with cold heavy cream, whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Southern Peach Cobbler (How to Make Peach Cobbler) - This is the perfect old fashioned recipe made with sweet spiced peaches and homemade butter pie crust.

Recipe for Irish Apple Crisp, made with Irish whiskey and Irish oatmeal.

A quick and easy cream cheese pie crust envelops tangy apples and salted caramel for a handheld treat.

From the moment I… Rewind.  That intro has been completely over used.  HmmMmmm. These Key Lime Bars with Macadamia Crust will change your life.  Much better ;) They are so incredible that the first thing you will think of is…who can I share them with. Yes, there will be an urge to keep them all for yourself, but they are rich and luscious, and will beg you to Share the Love. For me that was with my sister. Just delivered them.  Life changer, that’s me. I began by squeezing a 1/2 cup of Key lime juice (about 2 pounds).  Which now also makes these bars a Labor of Love.  I choose to believe that fresh squeezed Key lime juice makes all the difference.  Said she, who at the time had no idea you could buy bottled Key lime juice. Then came the Macadamia nut crust, which is absolutely perfect with the tart, yet luxurious topping.  The topping is a blend of Key lime juice and sugar, combined with unflavored gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest, which is then folded into fresh made whipped cream. Into the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight before being sliced into bars.  The original recipe from Southern Living says the yield is 2 dozen.  I beg to differ.  I cut mine into 24 diamond shaped bars (pictured above) and they were huge.  I then cut them in half again (pictured below) to share.  I always prefer the ‘have two they’re small’ approach. Other recipes you might enjoy: Shepherd’s Pie – A Classic Comfort Food

The best buttery and gooey on the inside Nutella stuffed deep dish chocolate chip skillet cookie will have you weak at the knees wanting more! There's nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven, especially one that is oozing with chocolate hazelnut Nutella. Every bite melts in your mouth!

My favorite Apple Cobbler! Juicy sweet apple filling topped with a tender buttery, cake-like cinnamon coated topping. The perfect fall dessert!

This pear mug pie is the coziest way to enjoy warm, caramelized pears. Topped with vanilla ice cream and the cutest, quick puff pastry stars, these are a great dessert for a dinner party or an easy one to make for yourself on a Saturday night!

think of all the different fillings you could use!

If you think about it, isn’t it strange that we’ve nominated pie as our iconic summer dessert? Do understand, I say this as someone who frequently daydreams about going around the count…

Introducing my 6 ingredient key lime pie bars, a square version of my favorite key lime pie recipe. Cream cheese adds the most delightful cheesecake flavor!

Orange Creamsicle Freezer Pie will take you back to your childhood when you had those delicious creamsicles during the hot summer months.

Mocha flavors in a rich, creamy ice cream dessert perfect for a summer celebration.

An unbelievably simple pie, made without an oven or ice cream machine and with just a few ingredients.

Easy, creamy frozen strawberry lemonade pie in a buttery graham cracker crust makes the most perfect summer dessert!