Desserts

I’m all for quick and easy desserts for summer weekends. Whether it be drop-bys or previously invited guests, our deck is usually…

If you have never tasted rhubarb anything, you are in for a treat. This Coconut Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake is a winner.  Previously,…

I am not going to lie. This Cherry Poppy Seed Streusel Cake is a production. There are 5 different elements to create…

How cute are these Strawberries & Cream MOM Pastries? This easy-peasy dessert is a riff on strawberry shortcake. Instead of a shortcake…

Those of you who have been stressing and sweating it out in the kitchen right up until the big meal, raise your…

Discover the Delight of this Red Beet Walnut Chocolate Cake. Are you ready to dive into the deliciously unexpected? Meet the Red…

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Here are some beautiful holiday bars to make this season. Yes, there’s still time to make these Quince…

This dessert may look complicated but it’s actually very easy and it comes together quickly. The shortcut is using store bought marzipan.…

I spotted a version of this Orange Hazelnut Molasses Cake in a German cooking magazine many years ago.  I’ve added a few…

So tragically, Halloween is over. I sadly packed away all my decorations. However, it’s now time to hunker down and turn our…

My whole focus on making this year’s Halloween treats was to create recipes that were easy and fast to make. The exception…

I’ve been eying pumpkin strudel recipes, both savory and sweet in German cooking magazines for years. It was time to try my…

This Red Pear Pumpkin Marzipan Pie represents a lack of self-control. After stating I was taking a breather from participating in the…

This Apple Cardamom Cake with Caramelized Almonds is pure fall magic. Stuffed with a thick layer of seasonal apples steamed in cardamom…

I broke new ground in my kitchen with this Fig Rosemary Hazelnut Puff Pastry Tart. This is my first puff pastry tart.…

This Lavender Lemon Streusel Buttermilk Cake is the last gasp cake of the summer. However, I doubt if this will be my…

Aaaaand the streuseling continues. “Streuseling” is a verb in my universe.  This is another delicious German cake using fresh blackberries. BTW, I…

This Coconut Ginger Layer Cake has made an appearance twice this year at two different events. It’s been a huge hit both…

Move over, strawberry rhubarb! There’s a new dynamic duo in town: rhubarb and lavender. Bite into this soft, moist cake with a…

It may be little late in the season to post rhubarb recipes but I see there is still plenty around in markets and…..…