I have been using this Creme Brulee recipe for over 20 years. It is so delicious that I quite honestly have never tried another recipe because this comes out perfect each and every time. Creme Brulee is actually easier to make than you think. It requires no special skills and it’s also very affordable. […]
Cocoa-Nutty Lime Tart (DELICIOUS & Gluten-Free)
I was so excited to make this lime tart recipe that I ran across in my latest Good Housekeeping magazine (April 2017) because it looked delicious and it was gluten-free. I have never been that great of a baker and since being diagnosed with celiac disease I certainly haven’t been that creative when it comes […]
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – From Bon Appetit Top 25 Favorite Recipes for 2018
Bon Appetit magazine is one of my very favorite sources for new recipes to try, especially when I’m wanting to cook something that’s totally out of my repertoire. I found this Carrot Cake recipe, which just so happens to be gluten-free, on their list of their 25 most popular recipes for 2018. Now I’ve […]
Chocolate Budino with Candied Walnuts (A cross between a cake and a pudding)
This delicious chocolate pudding is by far the best dessert I’ve ever made. I found it in the September 2018 issue of bon appetit magazine, which just happens to be one of my favorite magazines. It’s not as much of a “budget” recipe as I usually feature but oh my gosh it is so rich and decadent, it’s […]
Homemade Lemon Ice Cream – SO Refreshing & No Ice Cream Maker Required
I love the taste of homemade ice cream but I haven’t owned an ice cream maker in years and haven’t felt inclined to buy one. Because we don’t eat ice cream that often, I haven’t wanted to spend the money on a new ice cream maker and then there’s the issue of storing it. Over […]
Chocolate Pots de Creme with Irish Cream
This dessert is simply decadent. Seriously rich, thick, creamy, and so delicious. And it’s so simple, anyone can make it, regardless of your culinary skill. You can whip these up in about 10 minutes, stick in the fridge for a couple of hours and it’s done. Easy enough for a weekday treat, fancy enough for […]
Mocha Truffle Cake….Easy & Fairly Inexpensive Valentine Dessert
(Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri William) I actually made this Mocha Truffle Cake last year for Valentine’s Day and it was delicious! The price per serving (last year) was about 66 cents but might be slightly more this year with grocery prices having gone up. It’s easy and oh so good….. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mocha-truffle-cake-50400000119206/
Saving A “Failed” Dessert (And An Awesome Chocolate Torte Recipe)
Have you ever tried a new recipe and the end result didn’t quite turn out or look like the beautiful picture that accompanied the recipe? I’m willing to bet it’s happened to most of us at least once…or twice. The other day my husband had a group of guys over for their Fantasy Football draft […]