Ah, the carrot cake. The only cake that I can eat 4 slices of without feeling completely guilty about it. It has plenty of vegetables in it, so in my opinion it’s basically a salad!…
dessert
Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart
When I’m putting together a relatively dense holiday meal, I like to keep the dessert light and tangy whenever possible. For Christmas Eve this year, I made Sous Vide Leg of Lamb along with Roasted Harissa Carrots and Scalloped Potatoes. Heavy, heavier, and heaviest. If we were going to have dessert after all those carbs and protein, I knew it would need to be something to cut through the dense flavors of the night’s dishes….
Homemade Pumpkin Purée
I’m going to be straight with you. I may or may not have googled where the accent mark in “pumpkin purée” goes before posting this recipe. I mean come on, two e’s? How many does the word really need??
Purée rant aside, let’s get back to the real topic here: pumpkin pie!…
Strawberry Thyme Galette
When it comes to fruit, I am pretty darn addicted to strawberries. I will buy a flat off the side of the road on the way home and by the time I walk in the door, there is nothing but little green tops left. …
Spanish Flan
The first time I attempted to make flan was Thanksgiving of this past year and I still have the scars to prove it. Hint for those who, like me, weren’t aware: melted sugar is HOT. The second time around I tried a different tactic with decidedly better results and significantly fewer sugar burns. It also tasted great, so that was a big plus.
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Mango Flower Custard Tart
I may not be the biggest sweets person on the planet, but man do I like making pretty desserts. It’s so fun to just zone out and only focus on getting the lattice on your blackberry pie juuuust right or getting the perfect char on your crème brûlée….
Cheesecake with Guava Sauce [GF]
Ah, the beloved cheesecake. As far as I’m concerned the cheesecake is about as American as an apple pie and a hefty scoop of super creamy vanilla ice cream. Which is why for the Opening Ceremony tonight, I’m having a few friends over to celebrate all things America over some snacks and this cream cheesy goodness.
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Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake
‘Tis the season for party planning, and Christmas desserts are a must in my book. My friend enlisted me with the task of baking the desserts for the Christmas White Elephant party she was having last night so I rose to the occasion and tried to think of the most festive, yet non-traditional desserts I could think of. With a little help from Bon Appetit, the spiced pear upside down cake was a huge hit. Plus it’s pretty impressive looking, which never hurts in the dessert world.
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Holiday Persimmon Cake
Anyone who knows me knows that putting together a Thanksgiving menu is my idea of a solid Friday night. I mean yes, there is usually a glass of wine involved to really get in that holiday spirit, but besides that it’s pretty much just me and my growing mountain of cookbooks. I know, I lead a very exciting life. This year I wanted to try a few different things in addition to the standard fare that the Thanksgiving feast is known for, starting with this persimmon cake.
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Vanilla Bean + Matcha Panna Cotta Tart
I’ve recently become obsessed with all things panna cotta and am determined to perfect the art of its creamy gelatin goodness. Panna cotta has long been one of my favorite dessert items at restaurants because it isn’t super duper heavy and usually comes with a good amount of fruit in tow, which always appeals to me. Usually the beloved panna cotta is made using a mold and is popped out onto your plate once it fully sets….