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Dutch Pancakes with Sauteed Apples
Yesterday for my sweetheart, I made a lovely breakfast of Dutch Pancakes with Sautéed Apples…and a splash of Brandy. When I was little, we called these Monster Pancakes and my husband’s family called them Rollercoaster Pancakes. My daughter calls them Monster Waffles, or Wapples, as she pronounces it. I’ve also called them German Pancakes on […]
Valentine’s Menu: Desserts
When I think of desserts for an occasion like Valentine’s Day, I think towards the rich, sinful side of things. I’m talking creamy, fattening, thigh-padding desserts. There is none more rich or sinful than the marvelous Flourless Chocolate Cake.(Note: I made the chocolate glaze as the recipe calls for and added my own white chocolate […]
Black Forest Torte
Black Forest Torte From Dorie Greenspan, Bon Appétit,Time For DessertDecember 2005 Ingredients: For Brownie Layer: 1 cup dried tart cherries1/4 cup water1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)3 tablespoons cherry preserves 3/4 cup all purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks7 […]
Valentine’s Menu
Some friends and I were discussing what to make for a special Valentine’s dinner. Why not start now? Really it’s only ten away! And what is better than staying in for a beautiful dinner and snuggling up on the couch for a movie with your sweetheart? At least that’s my idea of a great Valentine’s […]
The Cold, Hard Truth
Okay, okay, okay. Time to fess up. I always suspect I’m pregnant when my cooking and baking falters. The perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? Totally flops. The cookies come out thin, greasy, and crispy instead of soft and chewy. So, here’s my confession. I’ve been trying–ever so trying–to start baking again now that the morning […]
Weekly Menu and Other News
Happy New Year to you all! Thanks for reading. I’m still working on renovating the ol’ blog. It’s taking me longer than I originally planned. So, I will still post a few recipes now and then while I finish up. In other news, part of my absence has been due to some pretty intense morning […]
How To Make Homemade Caramels
I originally posted this back in November of 2006, but I figured if you are a new reader, you may not have seen it, and it’s that time of year again! Every year my mom would make homemade caramels. If I was lucky, she would let me stir it while it cooked. I loved the […]
Banoffee Pie
My dear friend, Jenni, posted about Banoffee Pie awhile back. I’ve been thinking about it and hearing about it off and on ever since. I knew I needed to try it. And since it was a Sunday night when I first made this, I decided it was time to resurrect Sunday Night Desserts. And then […]
Phyllo Cups with Brie, Preserves, and Pecans
I first made these when I catered a wedding reception two years ago. The groom’s mother had tasted something similar at a farmer’s market and asked me to recreate it. This is what I came up with. Time and time again, it has become a favorite of many. Brie is one of the key players […]
Summer Fruit Johnnycake Cobbler
While I had those freshly picked red currants, I looked around for recipes to try using them and the other summer fruit I had on hand. I found several recipes I liked. I came across a wonderful recipe for Johnnycake Cobbler in my Baking With Julia cookbook. (Have you bought it yet? You should….) I […]
