Best Pumpkin Pie – with cooked pumpkin custard!
I never liked pumpkin pie until I tried it with the cooked custard. I wanted to eat the whole thing! Cooking the custard gives the filling a deeper,… Read More »

Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream – The Beast of Chocolate Frosting!!!
This chocolate buttercream is the beast! You can make it as rich or fudgey as you like. Recipe makes enough frosting for a 3-layer cake. You can divide… Read More »

White Wedding Cupcakes (Vanilla Almond)
Vanilla Almond Cupcakes 1 and 2/3 cups (210g) sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2… Read More »

Apple Strudel with Phyllo – Easy and Delicious!
My Hungarian grandmother used to make the real deal, stretching dough over our entire table. Tons of work. This is streamlined and delicious. Dusting filo sheets with breadcrumbs… Read More »

Chocolate Cassis Cake – Flourless Cake with Cassis Liqueur – Yum!
This very grown-up, flourless cake is from The Barefoot Contessa. It is better when made the day ahead of serving which makes it a great make ahead dessert… Read More »

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie – Great “Make Ahead”
This desert is rich, and I view it more as a “company” desert, rather than an everyday, family desert. The best part is that you can make it… Read More »
Blueberry Syrup – A Healthy Recipe
Blueberries are so healthy for you. And I sweeten them here with a small amount of pure maple syrup, my sweetener of choice these days for most sweets…. Read More »
Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Another chocolate chip recipe. BUT, this one is unique. It is made with oatmeal, and it is crispy, and very delicious. I always passed over it until Ina… Read More »

Chocolate Cake (with coffee) – A moist, delicious chocolate cake
I LOVE chocolate, AND I also LOVE coffee. You can omit the coffee if you prefer. I use decaf coffee in the cake since it is usually eaten… Read More »
Nutella Espresso Mousse – Only 3 Ingredients!
If you are looking for something chocolate and easy to make, try this mousse from Michael Simon. 1 c. heavy cream, very cold 1/2 to 1 t. instant… Read More »