Thinking of desserts with universal appeal, Cheesecake hovers right at the top of the list. Almost everyone I know likes cheesecake in one form or another. Cheesecake also rates high on the list of desserts I like to make. While cheesecake recipes often seem quite long and potentially complicated, in […]
Around page 75 of Cooking With Curtis Grace, there is a recipe for Zucchini Bread. It makes two lightly spiced, delightfully moist and nutty loaves of quick bread. This is the best Zucchini Bread I have ever tasted and it is probably the only recipe for Zucchini Bread I will ever use.
Bishop Chocolate Cake is a recipe based on a bond of friendship. A family favorite, it is a recipe I remember from my childhood. This moist chocolatey cake is easy to make and easy to transport. It is also a crowd pleaser, a basic recipe favored by children and adults alike.
Chocolate Tofu Mousse is perfect for rounding out a sparse dinner menu or adding an elegant touch to a special meal. Unless you tell them, no one will even suspect the main ingredient.
The Virtues of Coconut? To be honest, I didn’t think I liked Macaroons. In truth I have always avoided them. It was never even a challenge to say no to an offered tray of those nubby golden mounds. My aversion to flaked coconut was written in my mind as a […]
moist and full of flavor. The pour-over frosting goes together quickly and tops the cake while it is still warm from the oven. Simple to prepare and easy to transport, this unique cake is sure to satisfy chocolate lovers and those looking for a sweet ending to a good meal.
These really are delicious, taking that sweet/salty, chocolate/peanut butter taste phenomenon to a new cookie bar extreme. They really do taste like Twix candy bars, only better. Try them. You’ll see.
Along Cedar street in downtown Camas you will find a new shop that has this small town talking…
A few chocolate chips and a handful of chopped almonds give luscious flavor to these heart-shaped Meringue Cookies. Drizzled with chocolate, or adorned with a few Chocolate Filigree Hearts, these cookies make a pretty Valentine treat or a thoughtful gift to celebrate a special occasion. A Favorite Cookie for Valentine’s […]
I recently came across a small discovery in the kitchen that made my day. First, I found an old recipe for Petite Cheesecakes. It is taped to a page of notebook paper in a homemade cookbook I put together when I was first married. The recipe is neatly written out […]
Is it possible for chocolate to be out of season? Chocolate has become such a common favorite it is hard to think so. Yet late in the summer, when the temperature soars, I find myself using it sparingly. Maybe I add some chocolate chips here and there but densely rich […]
Soft and luscious, these muffins and are made with wholesome oatmeal and mashed pumpkin. Tasty, nutritious and brimming with fall flavor, Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins make a terrific, and seasonally sensitive, breakfast treat. Give them a try to add a boost to your morning.