This, my friend, is what we in the business call a “money shot”. If you have a Mexican friend in your life, and they haven’t introduced you to Cajeta, you need to have a hard talk with them. Anyone who would keep this secret from those they love is suspect. I’m just saying. As you can…
Sweets
Creamiest Vanilla Frozen Custard Ever
Okay, kiddos are back in school, and I trust you’re settling into a sweet groove, right? Right. Now it’s time for a PLOT TWIST!! The holidays are coming up! Ha ha ha!!! You thought life was going to be easy, didn’t you? NOPE! Well, it sorta kinda is. I start prepping for my holiday meals…
Peach Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Pops
You’re probably gearing up for back-to-school if you haven’t already booted your littles out of the door. My mind is reeling from all of the recipes that I’m planning to make to create easy mornings around this house. Since, like most creative types, I’m up late; waking up early in the morning is not on…
Watermelon-Basil Sorbet: Summer’s Refresher
I’m sad because it feels like Summer is flying by. Summer’s here, in Central Texas, last from December to October, though; so I should be Summer’d out by now. When I think of Summer ending it makes me think of back-to-school, which makes me think of work. That makes me sad. So, Watermelon-Basil Sorbet to…
Black Forest Cheesecake: My American Twist
One-hundred-eleven. That’s how hot it was yesterday. There’s no reason for it to be this hot, my friend. I thank God my husband is not deployed to a desert this year. He would be experiencing these highs while wearing a uniform. But, I’m still holed up in my air-conditioned house as much as possible. Summers…
Berry-Misu (Berry-Soaked Ladyfingers with Mascarpone Cream)
My friend…we need to talk about this here dessert. There are some things I’m really bad at- math is one of them. One thing I’m not bad at, though, is pastries. Tiramisu is one of my specialities. Not trying to be cocky. I’m just like Andre3000, “I’m…just being honest.” Pastries are my thang, okay. This berry-misu…
Crème Brûlée Pie: A Marriage of Desserts
The Twinks’ birthday is fast approaching. Like every year, they will choose their own desserts to eat on their special day. Yes, every year, our twins get to choose their own birthday dessert. We’ve never made them share because they already have to share their born day. So far, this Crème Brûlée Pie is the…
Blackberry Cobbler: Individual or Family Style Dessert
Did I just hear you gasp? I hope so. Yes, I know, Berry Season has arrived and we’re all verklempt over it. These individual Blackberry Cobblers can be made into a family style cobbler, or left as is. Me, personally, I’m not a fan of sharing desserts if it’s not required…and it is never “required“. While we…
Cereal Milk Frozen Custard
If you’ve never heard of Momofuko’s Milk Bar and Christina Tosi, then Cereal Milk is probably a new idea to you. Having deep New York City roots, I am very familiar with the Milk Bar craze. Obviously, Tosi did not “create” cereal milk- we all, at one time or another, have created our own version. Cereal…
Espresso Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust
Few things make my mouth water. That’s a bold-face lie. Lots of things make my mouth water. None like coffee- espresso to be precise- and Biscoff. I have a habit (whether it’s good or bad is undecided) of seeing just how far I can push the recipe envelope. If espresso and Biscoff are served together…
