Apple Crisp the 1950 Way
Last updated on September 19th, 2021 Here’s the printable recipe from the “Apple Crisp 1950 Recipe” video that was recently published on YouTube. Click here to watch the episode, and to learn why, even...
View ArticlePumpkin Bundt Cake
This Pumpkin Bundt Cake is blessed with a gorgeous countenance, a moist crumb, and a beautiful autumn-spice perfume. In other words, it is the kind of cake that belongs on your October or November tea...
View ArticleFrench Butter Cookies (Sablé Breton)
Last updated on October 22nd, 2021 French Butter Cookies — Sablés Breton — originated in the northwest region of Brittany, France. In France and elsewhere in Europe, the cookies are instantly...
View Article1930s Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Don’t let the name fool you — this 1930s Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is wickedly delicious. Mayonnaise replaces the butter and milk that are ordinarily found in chocolate cake batters, rendering a super...
View ArticleRice Pudding
Here’s the printable recipe from my latest YouTube episode, “Classic Rice Pudding.” This long-forgotten dessert deserves a comeback. Why? Because it’s creamy-dreamy delicious. It’s gluten-free, too, if...
View ArticlePineapple Upside Down Cake
Here’s the printable recipe from my “Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake” video that was recently published on YouTube. This 1920s dessert is moist and buttery with a caramelized brown sugar and...
View ArticleClassic Banana Pudding
Last updated on March 13th, 2022 Honk if you love Classic Banana Pudding! This timeless treasure features cookies, bananas, and vanilla custard, all of which are lovingly layered beneath a mountain of...
View ArticleCoffee-and-Spice Drop Cookies
Last updated on April 1st, 2022 I made these 1940s-era Coffee-and-Spice Drop Cookies the other day, and they blew me away, man. I love the cookies’ crisp edge, soft middle, and tantalizing...
View ArticleFrench Meringue Cookies
Happy Easter week, everyone! To celebrate, we’re making — and eating — oodles of French Meringue Cookies. Are you familiar with these gluten-free treats? They are crispy on the outside, and soft and...
View ArticlePerfect Blueberry Tart
Last updated on July 10th, 2022 Here’s the recipe from the “A Perfect Blueberry Tart” video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The tart is perfectly perfect in every way, from the...
View ArticleApple Brown Betty
Yesterday, just for the joy of it, I made Apple Brown Betty. Do you know this autumn-scented 19th-century dessert? It’s easier to make than Apple Crisp. It’s economical, too, as the only primary...
View ArticleGingersnap Cookies Recipe
Here’s the Gingersnap Cookies recipe from the “Autumn Afternoon Tea” video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The Gingersnaps in question are as sweet and spicy as autumn sunshine. And...
View ArticleMake-Ahead Recipes for an Easy, Elegant Dinner Party
You will love this three-course dinner party menu. It’s easy on the cook. It’s easy on the wallet. And yes — it’s easy on the eyes! The first-course Red Bell Pepper Soup, the main-course Sage Chicken...
View ArticleLittle Lemon Pudding Cakes
Last updated on November 6th, 2022 Little Lemon Pudding Cakes are dreamy-delicious for afternoon tea. They are made from a simple custard batter to which a small amount of flour and some softly beaten...
View ArticleEggs in Snow (Oeufs a la Neige)
Oeufs a la neige (a/k/a “Eggs in Snow,” “Île Flottante,” or “Floating Island”) isn’t just a French dessert — it’s an unforgettable experience. I’m talking about luxurious Crème Anglaise. And...
View ArticleRhubarb Upside Down Cake
I love every component of this cake. I love the crunchy streusel base, the orange-scented cakey middle, and the ribbons of tart, pink rhubarb that adorn the top. It’s the kind of decadence that...
View ArticleGlazed 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 ArticleRustic Apple Galette
I made this apple galette the other day, and it was everything I’d hoped it would be: delicious, dramatic, and downright addicting. A brushing of melted red currant jelly gives the tender apple slices...
View ArticleSimple Lemon Loaf Cake
This Simple Lemon Loaf Cake is one of the lemony-est treats I’ve ever put in my mouth. Lemon zest and pure lemon extract give the cake its sunny flavor and intense perfume. And nothing could be easier...
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