Delicate Caramel Cake Roll—Delicado Pionono con Dulce de Leche, Coco y CerezasI couldn't resist to try one slice before the picture!:)The favorite word for one of the most famous and delicate flavors of Argentinean rolled cake is Pionono, and hav (read full article)

Bethenny's Molten Chocolate Cupcakes

I am a huge fan of Bethenny Frankel (I love the The Real Housewives of New York City and Bethenny Getting Married) and I recently started following her on Twitter.  Every day someone tweets her about how they tried one of her recipes and it was (read full article)

Marshmallows

Got this simple marshmallow recipe from Alton Brown. For this recipe you will need: 3 packages unflavored gelatin 1 cup ice cold water, divided 12 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 (read full article)

How to Make Easy Mexican Cookies

Learn how to make easy Mexican cookies. Polvorones de Canele, also known as cinnamon cookies, are easy to make and delicious especially if you love desserts and have a sweet tooth. Hosting a summer party, a special celebration or a (read full article)

The Ultimate Chocolate Lover’s Breakfast – Chocolate French Toast

I love cooking breakfast on the weekends.  I love the wonderful aroma’s that linger throughout the house, bacon frying, onions sauteing, butter simmering, freshly grated cinnamon for the french toast and of course the sweet aroma of chocolate (read full article)

Blackberry-Almond Shortbread Squares

I really need to start exercising some restraint at the farmer’s market.  If you could only see my fridge during the summer months.  I have bowls and bowls of juicy berries and fresh fruit of all kinds.  I always way over buy.  The three of (read full article)

Chocolate Frosting or Icing

Icing is a more professional term used when talking about frosting that is stiffer and pipes well. But, it is a much debated topic of discussion. Some feel that frosting is considered homespun or creamier and softer than icing. Others feel that frost (read full article)

Lessons in making a cookie cake…

So my husband Bernie has a birthday on Friday and I always get him a cookie cake from a place that makes cookie cakes in the mall .  This year I wanted to make one for him, so I did it a couple of days in advance just in case I messed up, I would st (read full article)

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

The Japanese do some amazing things with cake and pastry. They have embraced many Western desserts and made them uniquely their own in many ways. I love a good Japanese sponge cake—moist, light and airy, and not overly sweet (read full article)

Key Lime Pie

Filling 4 teaspoons grated lime zest 1/2 cup lime juice from 3 to 4 limes (or use bottled Key Lime Juice) 4 large egg yolks 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Graham Cracker Crust 11 graham crackers , chopped into fine crumbs (1 1/4 cups) 3 t (read full article)

Key Lime Pie

Filling 4 teaspoons grated lime zest 1/2 cup lime juice from 3 to 4 limes (or use bottled Key Lime Juice) 4 large egg yolks 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Graham Cracker Crust 11 graham crackers , chopped into fine crumbs (1 1/4 cups) 3 (read full article)

Brownie Hearts – Chocolate Goodness

Obviously the mad confusion of yesterday has spilt on to today.  Hope you enjoy the Raspberry, Blueberry, Cream Cheese and Mascarpone Pound Cakes I shared with you earlier today but I completely forgot to share my other delicious treat with you. Did (read full article)

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Both of my kids love carrot cake. When asked what kind of cake they would like for their Birthday, they usually say carrot cake.These delicious cupcakes are a favorite in my house.The recipe is from Ina Garten.Ingredientsnocoupons2 cups sugar 1 (read full article)

Gooseberry Tartlets with Jasmine Whipped Cream to Celebrate My Blogoversary

I hope you aren't too disappointed or angry with me when I tell you that I don't have anything clever or exciting  to give away for my blogoversary.  My excuses are legion: busy-ness, forgetfulness, sleepiness.  Instead, I offer you (read full article)

Tasty Tuesday!

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well today! I have a stunning dessert for you today - one that is sure to please even the most discriminating of people! Don't let the recipe daunt you - it really is not hard!! As long as you have all your ingredients (read full article)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

These sinful little cupcakes, along with the Vanilla Cupcakes with Raspberry Filling and Raspberry Buttercream, were the cupcakes I served for Madeline’s 1st birthday party and let me tell you, they were quite the hit. The cupcakes themselves wer (read full article)

Frozen Puff Pastry

Here is a fast and simple recipe that is not made from scratch, but it will delight your family everytime. Raspberry Napolean 1 package (17 1/4 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 cup cold milk 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup heavy (read full article)

Cake Making Courses

Baking cakes is an art. Just like baking bread, you want to make sure everything is fine and dandy. You won’t want the bread to be too doughy, or crumble upon serving. And it is similar when baking a cake. And if the in-laws a (read full article)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Here is a fantastic coffee cake recipe from Ina Garten.  She has always been one of my favorites.  I love her recipes, and this one is no exception.  It is sure to please you and your entire family.To make it you will need:12 tablesp (read full article)

Blueberry Cheesecake Pots

Two posts in one day (One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting), I know, pretty silly, but I couldn’t help but share this recipe for Blueberry Cheesecake Pots that I just made.  It took me all of about 20 minutes to make (read full article)