Description These little pastry tarts are delicious and easy to make. I usually cook a whole bunch of quinces and preserve them. Ingredients 5 cups water 2 cups white sugar ½ lemon, sliced ½ vanilla bean, slit lengthwise 2 ¼ pounds quinces – peeled, cored, and sliced 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 tablespoons fat-free … Read more
Description An absolutely decadent banana-toffee pie, recreated after a trip to England. This is a fairly common dessert in Britain, with layers of banana, gooey caramel, and whipped cream on a graham crumb crust. It’s very sweet, so a small piece goes a long way! The cooking time may seem long, but that is simply … Read more
Description This recipe yields either 1 sheet cake or two 10-inch cakes. I always bake 2 and freeze one, but you can also just halve the ingredients if you only want one. If you peel Italian plums, they taste even better. If your plums are very ripe, the skins come off easily. Ingredients 9 tablespoons … Read more
Description The longer this amaretto Bundt® cake sits, the better it tastes. The nutty taste of the amaretto and the rich smoky bourbon makes this a perfect fall dessert. Also, keep in mind that this cake contains alcohol and is for adults only. Refrigerate any leftovers. Ingredients 2 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, … Read more
Description This is a wonderful use for quinces if you can get your hands on some. If you like, you can puree the compote but I usually like it chunky. You can also serve it with vanilla ice cream or plain whipped cream. Ingredients 2 pounds quinces – peeled, cored, and diced 2 cups hard … Read more
Description An easy, single-portion, banana cake prepared and microwaved in a mug is the perfect quick treat with very little effort. Ingredients 3 tablespoons self-rising flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (Optional) 1 egg 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon milk 1 ripe banana, mashed 3 crushed pecans, … Read more
Description After a spring break trip to Universal Studios® Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to try my hand at making a butterbeer-flavored cookie. After a few test batches, this recipe was finally approved by my family of extremely picky Harry Potter fans as being the perfect cookie recreation: lightly … Read more
Description Original recipe is a twist on my Mom’s version. Fast and easy dessert, great for fall season when apples are freshest and the cranberries come in. I have made it without the apples or using frozen cranberries. I enjoy it as a dessert and as a breakfast treat around the Thanks-Mas season. Loaded with … Read more
Description A delicious mix of sweet and tart that will truly amaze your senses. The pastry adds dimension as well. It’s like apple pie without the fork! Ingredients 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced ½ cup white sugar 2 … Read more
Description Healthier take on pound cake; indulge with no regrets! Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup white whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch ⅛ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup soy milk ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar ½ cup coconut oil, at room temperature 1 ¼ … Read more