Desserts.

A list of desserts.

Chocolate Lava Cake

New York Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is credited with inventing this molten masterpiece back in 1987.  This decadent dessert was meant to be individual chocolate cakes. However, they were taken out of the oven too early. Hence, this cake that oozes a chocolate center onto the plate was born. Serve this dessert […]

Creme Brulee

Since I’m on a creme brulee kick (and who doesn’t LOVE it)….here’s the dessert version. The combination of hard, caramelized sugar atop velvety-smooth, chilled custard is the draw to this French classic (translates to “burnt cream”). It’ s a great make-ahead finale for your holiday dinner parties. Bottom line, this recipe […]

Chocolate Almond Torte

  I confess, I’m not much of a baker. What I really mean is I like to cook. Oh…I guess what I really mean is I don’t like to measure ingredients!! You just won’t find me baking on a lazy Sunday afternoon!! Of course when I entertain I like a […]

Pumpkin Roll

The family tradition of “The Pumpkin Roll” goes back 15 years. This recipe had me at….. Fannie May Toffee!! Among the mix of pies, the pumpkin roll holds a special place at the Thanksgiving Sweet Table. Many recipes for this cake call for eggs and cream cheese, which can be […]

Apple Galette

I had approximately an hour and a half before my friend Mary was stopping by for a Happy Birthday glass of champagne. I just looked at this recipe the day before and had all the ingredients in the house, so this made for a perfect impromptu happy (birthday) hour. Time did […]

Grilled Pineapple Dessert

Keep the grill lit! This is an easy end to a backyard BBQ that will make you want to book your winter trip to Jamaica mon! 1 pineapple cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup rum flaked coconut, toasted 1 pint coconut macaroon ice cream (or vanilla) […]

S’MORE THE MERRIER

Who knew that today,  August 10th is National S’mores Day???  I didn’t. I’ve always associated that sticky classic with Fall, bonfires and crisp cool air. Well…. last winter I hosted a “Comfort Food” evening with a few college friends and was looking for the perfect dessert. When Randy suggested roasting […]