Very few cooks make good pie crust. This is unfortunate, because a fine pie is one of the most delicious desserts, while a pie with a tough or soggy…
One more idea of what to do with cranberries for Thanksgiving day or any other day.…
The cranberry curd is so smooth and easy to make. You can imagine this spread over crepes or buttery toast, or you may use this curd in a twist…
Panforte is a nougat – like cake, rich in nuts and fruit. It is a specialty of Siena in Italy. Visit this beautiful country and you’ll find hundreds of…
Bay Area chef and teacher, Jessica Theroux spent a year traveling throughout Italy, cooking and talking with Italian grandmothers from whom she learned the true art of food, family,…
Cakes, Tarts/ Other Desserts
Chocolate Cake with Poached Pears in Red Wine and Happy Birthday to Everyone Who Was Born in the Month of July!
I had a desire today to bake something special, not only for my Birthday but for everyone who is celebrating Birthday in July. This is an easily prepared dessert…
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful worlds in the English language.” Henry James…
Nothing can compare with a homemade Vanilla Chocolate Chips Bars for bringing a touch of pleasure to a coffee break or tea-time.…
The summer is here. Can you feel it, can you taste it? I am sure you can. I love summer food, so many colors, so many wonderful flavors. Summer…
Cakes, Tarts/ Other Desserts
Crêpes Gâteau with Plum Jam and Chocolate Meringue Cream – Happy Mother’s Day!
I love making crêpes and waffles for my family. My children help to prepare the batter and join in with the cooking. Today you can make crêpes from different…
Forgive me for posting a winter dessert today. I was looking for quinces all winter, unable to find them; a couple of days ago finally I got lucky, and…
Chilled Summer Soups/ Other Desserts/ Soups
Papaya-Lime Soup with Strawberries – simply prepared but satisfying end to any meal
Papaya is at its best uncooked, so it typically makes its way into recipes like fruit salad and sorbet. But this soup is a more elegant venue for the…
This citrus-berry and red grapefruit terrine is an easy and beautiful way to say goodbye to the winter and welcome the spring. This is sophisticated jello packed with berries…
Nougat is a classic crowd pleaser and with this festive recipe, everyone will be asking for more. Here’s what Wikipedia says: “Nougat is a term used to describe a…
Oh how sweet! Chocolate lovers have always known what medical research has confirmed: chocolate is good for your heart. Chocolate has made people happy for centuries. Of course, in…
From Michel Roux book “Eggs”…