Loving The Art of Cooking
A list of desserts.
Here is yet another variation of a Flourless Chocolate Cake. This recipe calls for whipping the egg whites and folding them into the chocolate mixture. You no doubt have these 4 ingredients on hand and can pull off this rich, decadent dessert for any occasion. Other options….Chocolate Lava Cake, Flourless […]
Almond ricotta cake is the one-bowl easy cake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion! It’s an amazingly perfect dessert, but it’s also a great breakfast pastry! Almond ricotta cake is super moist with the perfect hint of almond flavor. The almond topping gives it some texture making it the perfect […]
This delicious dessert is the perfect ending to a beautiful summer and the peach season. Ready in minutes (when the caramel sauce is made in advance), this bourbon caramel sauce has so many applications, from this dessert to brownies or even coffee. Bourbon Caramel Sauce 1 cup granulated (white) sugar 1/4 […]
Flakey crust and a sweet, fresh filling make for the perfectly easy dessert this time of year. The strawberries are showing off right now and pair surprisingly well with selections from your herb garden. Pastry 2 cups all- purpose flour ½ cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar cup butter (unsalted, very cold, and cut into small pieces) ¼ […]
Dark, rich, and fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe. It is easy to make, gluten-free, and so so decadent! AND made in one bowl and NO mixer. You probably have most of these ingredients. This is the perfect dessert to ring in the New Year! Flourless Chocolate Cake Cake 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips […]
These cherry galettes are the perfect way to enjoy cherries while they’re in season. Fresh cherries on a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust baked until golden brown then topped with ice cream. It’s the perfect summer dessert. Mini Cherry Galettes with Puff Pastry 1 sheet butter puff pastry thawed according to package instructions 2 cups pitted […]
This Lemon Cheesecake is simple to make and nearly foolproof. It’s classic, rich, creamy and bursting with springy, lemony flavor. This make-ahead dessert will brighten any table for any celebration. Lemon Cheesecake 2 lbs cream cheese 8 oz sour cream (1 cup) 3 eggs Cooking Spray 10 oz gingersnap cookies […]
This Lemon Blueberry Cobbler in an ideal dessert for making the most of berry season. An easy, sweet and tart cobbler has a buttery crust that pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Cast-Iron Lemon Blueberry Cobbler 1/4 cup salted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking […]
4 ingredient skillet dessert! Yep. An impressive, sweet and buttery strawberry galette has little hands on time and bakes for 50-60 minutes. Practically a pie without the stress, a galette makes the most of a messy, open fold and lets the filling take center stage. Store-bought piecrust makes this no-fuss […]
This chocolate mousse is sure to impress your friends and family, Keller’s Dark Chocolate Mousse is light and airy, but sweet and rich at the same time. The recipe seems steppy, but stick with it. The result is decadent. Chocolate Mousse Serves 4 6 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, preferably 60% to […]
If you’re like me, you love a taste of pecan pie. Just a taste. Try these pecan pie cookies made with pantry staples, and this might just be the quick pecan pie fix for your Thanksgiving guests. They’re thin, caramelly, rich, buttery bites of flavor that we all crave this […]
This chewy Apple Blondie recipe is loaded with fresh apples, cinnamon and walnuts in each bite. Serve these blondies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (recipe below)! Apple Blondies 2 sticks unsalted butter, plus additional for buttering pan 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground […]
I’m just going to share what Tieghan Gerard, of Half Baked Harvest has to say about this delicious foolproof cheesecake:“Inspired by the Basque region of France, this cheesecake has a flaky puff pastry crust surrounding the creamy cheesecake filling. Its deep brown top has cracks all around for an old-world […]
Recently, I needed to deliver a dessert to a bunch hungry boys in a group home……and this was a HIT!!! This is a NO recipe…recipe. Just a reminder you don’t need a bonfire to create this childhood favorite. I could fit 20 s’mores per sheet pan. Place parchment paper the […]
The perfect Spring combination: lemon and blueberry. Lemon adds a zesty counterpoint to the fruit topping and buttery crust. It all comes together with few ingredients (mostly pantry). The simple lemon filling sits in a flaky shortbread crust and is swirled with homemade blueberry sauce. Lemon Blueberry Tart Blueberry Sauce […]
Blender Chocolate Pots de Crème Decadent, rich “pots of cream” are simple to prepare and ready in under 10 minutes! NO bake, NO cook, ingredients are blended together, then poured into small dessert cups. The texture is dense and the chocolate is intense, so small servings are best. I’ve added […]
Nothing says the holidays like a Peppermint Mocha topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. While traditional peppermint mochas are a bit calorie laden, this homemade version boasts bittersweet chocolate, milk and peppermint extract for a healthier choice. You’ll be saving calories and coins! Peppermint Mocha 1/2 cup milk 1 cup coffee […]
I heard of this perfect cookie perfected by pastry chef Ravneet Gill. Intrigued, I went on the hunt. And just days later it showed up in The New York Times and was coined, ” life-changing.” Why??? Well, this recipe claims meticulous attention to detail, including chilling the dough for 12 […]
I love a taste of pecan pie. One bite. The flavor is great, but the sugary sweetness can be overwhelming. This recipe transforms the traditional pie into a buttery tart that requires less sugar than the original, but preserves the crisp top layer of nuts. Gooey, sticky and just the […]
It’s pear season. Let’s celebrate with this simple and elegant Caramelized Pear Tart. Start with a sheet of puff pastry. Place very thin slices of a Bosc pear on the pastry sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 18-20 minutes. To finish, dust with powered sugar and a […]
These cake-like pumpkin cookies boast all those favorite Fall flavors. The cookies are topped with easy-to-make frosting sprinkled with toasted pecans and flaky sea salt. A seasonal must. Glazed Pumpkin Cookies Makes: 60 cookie 2 c. unsalted butter, softened 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda […]
Meet Niomi, daughter of my cousins, Heather & Jim, and an aspiring chef. Last week we were very fortunate to re-connect with cousins and celebrate this beautiful family we are lucky to be apart of. So off we went to a quaint scenic lake in Western MI. The family planned […]
What?? A dessert in only 10 minutes?! Stock your kitchen with these 5 ingredients and you will have a quick, delicious dessert ready to go: bananas, sugar, sea salt, vanilla ice cream and caramel corn. Simply start by dipping the cut side of the bananas in sugar and cook them […]
Traditionally, lip-puckering lemon tarts are made with lemon, eggs, cream, butter and sugar. This tart is named “no fuss” because it has just 4 ingredients! Cream. Lemon. Honey. Vanilla. The result is a mildly tangy, creamy tart that is topped with sweet berries and mint. The crust is made with graham crackers and […]
Here’s a simple recipe for Strawberry Breakfast Cake. The strawberries burst with flavor, smothered in a moist shortbread-like cake. I switched out the vanilla extract for almond and topped the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar and whipped cream. This is my kind of cake….a quick blending of ingredients […]
There are skillet desserts then there is THIS! Not your traditional apple pie, with its simple appearance this is closer to a rustic French galette. The caramel bottom, topped with pie crust, is the game changer!! The next layer is an apple mixture and another pie crust!! I KNOW. Add […]
Panna Cotta is an Italian custard dessert, similar to pudding. There are many versions of this simple yet elegant dessert. This version combines a velvety almond custard topped with fresh cherries and a candied almond garnish. A seasonal, make ahead dessert and perfect for summer entertaining. Panna Cotta with […]
I needed a quick, sweet and gluten free ending for an impromptu dinner. These 4-ingredient cookies fit the bill. With all the the fixins on hand, dessert was ready in no time. They paired well with chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Salted Peanut Butter Cookies Yield 26 to 28 cookies […]
Clafoutis (kläfo͞oˈtē) a traditional dessert from the Limousin region of France which is known for its dark sweet cherries. Instead of cherries, today I’m making this “simple peasant dessert” with blueberries. Depending on what fruit is in season, use what’s available….plum, pear, apple. This dish is a cross between flan […]
Pound cake refers to a type of cake traditionally made with a pound of flour, a pound of butter, a pound of eggs, and a pound of sugar. Yikes! The ingredients are the same but the amounts have been slightly altered. This cake is dense and makes the perfect canvas […]