The Daring Bakers’ April 2011 Challenge: Maple Mousse Served in An Edible Container
The April 2011 Daring Bakers’ Challenge was hosted by Evelyne of the blog Cheap Ethnic Eatz. Evelyne chose to challenge everyone to make a maple mousse in an edible container.
Meyer Lemon Parfaits
I have piles of recipes clipped from magazines and newspapers, picked up from displays in the grocery store and even taken home as souvenirs from cooking shows and other foodie events. If you’re like me, you may have a difficult time trying to decide on which to try next. This week my job was made...
Creme Brulee on Game Day
Steeler Fan is a fan indeed. Last Sunday, like on most game days, there were plenty of man snacks around like grilled wings and brats, nachos and cheese dip with meat and a 2-liter Pepsi. Steeler Fan has been known to proudly host a one man tailgating party. And those who know and love him appreciate his dedication to “his team” through the...
Beignets: A Deep-Fried Indulgence
I’ve heard about beignets for years and have always wanted to try them but have never had the opportunity. Some time ago, The Travel Channel featured Louisiana’s Cafe Du Monde and their famous beignets. I decided that the cafe would definitely be one of the places I would visit if I ever had the opportunity to travel to...
Quick & Easy Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberries are on sale this week so I purchased a quart. I usually eat them fresh as a snack but today I wanted to make a little treat. I sliced roughly one pint of the berries, then combined approximately 1/3 cup of brown sugar and a tablespoon of water in a saucepan and cooked on medium-low for just a...
A Sweetheart of a Dinner, Part 2
Yesterday I posted some highlights of the Sunday Dinner I recently prepared for my family. Here are the desserts I promised to share. I started by making a few pralines. The ingredients. A little bubbling action going on while the candy cooks. After it reached soft ball stage I removed the pan from the heat...
Tiramisu Just Because
I have to admit that I have a little sweet tooth and I’ve been craving a taste of Tiramisu for quite some time. I finally broke down and went to work on this… I used two packages of ladyfingers…toasted one package and left the other plain. They smell soooo good when they’re toasted. Then I...
Vanilla Gooey Butter Cake
My husband and I were looking for a place to have lunch recently and passed a little coffee shop located a couple miles from my home. I’ve always been curious to see what type of delectable treats they have and, fortunately, we had a few minutes to peek in and take a look. While the...
