Caramel-Chocolate Mousse (GF)
Yes, I know that Christmas is around the corner. But here in New York's Hudson Valley, we're enjoying April-like weather. To celebrate, I made a batch of Caramel-Chocolate Mousse, and devoured it on...
View ArticleOrange Cognac Cookies
Wowzers! That's not a real word, but it seems the best description for these holiday treats. They're light, buttery, and perfectly perfumed with Grand Marnier. Santa loves 'em, as do his...
View ArticleThree-Ingredient Rhubarb Sauce
Yikes -- it's 92°F here today. Buh-bye tulips and daffodils. Hello, window air conditioners that do not properly fit the windows in this 19-century house. We have to hire Phillip the Clever Contractor...
View ArticleBlueberry Breakfast Popsicles
I love these "breakfast" popsicles. They're tangy with yogurt, sweet with anti-oxidant-rich blueberries, and crunchy with homemade granola. Need a healthy meal that you can eat while vacuuming the...
View ArticleMy Favorite Strawberry Tart
I love this seasonal tart. I made it last Saturday, when my cousin Heath was visiting. I also made it on Tuesday, as part of a live cooking-demonstration for the Kinderhook Garden Club. And this...
View ArticleBlueberry Bars — Again!
I first wrote about these blissful treats during the summer of 2012. And today, because I found some early-season blueberries at my favorite farm store, and because our good friends John and Jack are...
View ArticleA Colorful Cobbler
This old-fashioned dessert plays all the right notes for me. It's a sexy symphony of fresh blueberries and peaches, baked beneath "cobblestones" of slightly-sweetened biscuit dough. I can't imagine a...
View ArticleMy Favorite Pumpkin Muffins
I made a dozen pumpkin muffins last night, and promptly gobbled half of them. Can you blame me? These babies are light, moist, and perfectly perfumed with the calming aromatics of pumpkin pie spice. To...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Sauce
Who can resist Salted Caramel Sauce? Not me! The homemade version has a deep, roasted flavor that puts store-bought caramel to shame. It's a cinch to make from scratch. All you need are four simple...
View ArticleCaramel Apple Roulades (GF)
According to my psychologist-husband, couples that pick apples together tend to stay together. Okay, he actually said that "having traditions is an important component of a solid relationship." But you...
View ArticleBaked Apple Slices
Last Wednesday, I loaded up my Lamborghini Veneno Toyota Corolla with pots, pans, a food processor, and numerous ingredients, and then drove for 90 minutes to the beautiful Adironack region of New York...
View ArticleEdible Image Christmas Cookies
What inspired me to make these elegant cookies? The sheets of edible ink images that arrived on my doorstep the other day. The images were scanned from 19th-century post cards, and then printed, with...
View ArticleDelicious Living Episode #1: Marmalade Cake
Thanks to videographer Andy Milford, I now have my very first video! The video is part of a new lifestyle series called "Delicious Living." And oh, do I have some delicious things to share with you! In...
View ArticleFlourless Chocolate Cake
Ah, Flourless Chocolate Cake. If you've never tried this famous French dessert, you must. It's fudgy, creamy, and not too sweet. And would believe that it is one of the easiest cakes to make? I made...
View ArticleVideo: Strawberry Soufflé (GF)
What's pink, puffed, and purrrr-fectly delicious? My easy-to-make Strawberry Soufflé! I love this dessert so much that I made a video of the recipe for you. I hope you enjoy it. Think you'll give this...
View ArticleHow to Make a Tart Crust
In my world, a tart is only as good as its crust. And the crust I trust for both sweet and savory tarts is good ole Pâte Brisée! Watch me make this buttery bliss in the 10th episode of "Delicious...
View ArticleVideo: French Lemon Tart
This is the same dessert I photographed and documented back in 2014, under the title "The Best Lemon Tart In The World." Since the name was too long for a YouTube marquee, I've re-christened it "French...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Cookies with Fresh Mint
Wanna take your chocolate chip cookies to a heavenly new level? Then do what I've been doing since 2015, and add fresh mint leaves to the cookie dough. The final product will knock your socks off! I...
View ArticleRhubarb Streusel Puffs: The Video!
I wrote about these springtime treats back in 2015, and I've been making them ever since. They're light, flaky, and indescribably delicious. Betcha can't eat just one! Here's the video recipe, which,...
View ArticleBlueberry Tart
A blue shirt…a blue cake stand…a Blueberry Tart…you’ll find all of ’em in my new video. The tart is super simple to make, especially if you already have a French pastry shell in your freezer. And if...
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