I looooathe the term “Food Porn”. It’s just so tacky and gross. However, if I had to describe one food as “sensual”, “seductive”, or “illicit”; this Salted Vanilla Caramel Sauce would be it. Just look at it…this…this gooey deliciousness! It’s enough to make you want to eat it with a spoon straight from the jar. Which I have…
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Baklava: Nut-Filled, Pumpkin-Spiced, Quick and Easy
I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand to make a quick dessert for the holidays. The last thing I want to wrestle with is some intricate recipe for something that follows the main event. By the time dessert is passed around, people’s eyes are glazed over and the sweet course isn’t barely appreciated….
Mealy Pie Dough: Holiday Baking Prep
Okay, everyone! We’re getting down to the Holiday Baking wire. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got an houseful of guests looming. This recipe for Mealy Pie Dough is something you must have in your back pocket. Not only will it be the base for your Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year’s-Three King’s Day pies; it’ll make for great quiche crusts…
Cajeta (Goat’s Milk Caramel Sauce)
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…
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…
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…
