Well, I must admit: Hubby is out of the country for work all week (which is why I will hold off on my last few Jerusalem cookbook recipes until he returns), and I've got the irresistible urge to bake as if I were entertaining the Cookie Monster (the only time that truly happened was at...
Dessert
Chocolate Krantz Cakes
These cakes taste just as decadent and glorious as they look. Imagine a giant cinnamon roll loaf cake, but instead of cinnamon, you've got chocolate. And pecans. I mean really, you just have to make these! If you ask me, they're great for any time of the day. While technically a dessert, I can personally...
An Expression of Gratitude & A Recipe for Dutch Apple Pie
Thanksgiving is here! Happiest of Thanksgivings to all of you! Amidst the hustle and bustle of food preparations, travel plans, and other holiday "duties", I would like to take a moment to share some of the things that I've been most blessed with this year. I am so very thankful for... ~My husband, closest friend,...
Pumpkin Tiramisu
It's the time of year where we all go a little bit pumpkin crazy, but if you ask me, there's nothing wrong with that. In the spirit of the season, I decided to try out a pumpkin tiramisu, since I love tiramisu no matter what time of year it is. If you're looking for a...
Tartlets Aux Framboises et Amandes (Raspberry and Almond Tartlets)
These tartlets are so good they make me want to cry. The sweet almond cream would pair splendidly with almost any fruit you might want to use... (I'm thinking cranberries for the holidays would be fantastic!) Frozen fruit would work well too as long as you thaw and drain the fruit really well. They're adorable...
White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies with Brown Butter
I would like for you to meet my new favorite cookie. Vanilla bean, brown butter, white chocolate, macadamia nuts, shall I keep going? If you're feeling fancy, or festive for the holidays, they're delicious with dried cranberries as well. I used to get a white chocolate macadamia cookie every day before my driver's training lessons...
Tarte Aux Pommes (Apple Tart)
I've been wanting to make an apple tart for a while now. Truthfully, I've made several lately, and none of the were holiday-worthy, or blog-worthy. After much searching, researching, and baking, I really like this one, and I hope you do too. I love that the compote filling has vanilla bean in it. I LOVE...
Brown Butter Ice Cream
You're welcome. This homemade ice cream is a perfect companion to your favorite Thanksgiving pies. Pecan Pie + Brown Butter Ice Cream = Best Butter Pecan treat ever! It is delicious paired with apple pies/tarts also. I haven't tried it with pumpkin pie (yet), but I'm confident that it will not be disappointing. Topping it...
Pecan Pie
I would love to share a great story about how this pecan pie recipe has been passed down in my family for generations. Truth is, I've only recently even tried pecan pie for the first time, as we are usually very loyal to our pumpkin pies and apple pies in our family. I think the...
Cranberry-Apple Relish
When I was in high school, I worked in the deli at our local grocery store. Around the holidays, I would have to make a cranberry relish that was a marvelous combination of tart cranberries with the sweetness of the apples. I loved it, and would have it for lunch quite often during shifts. I...