Tag: Coffee

A slice of Simple Tiramisu topped with Whipped Cream and grated chocolate served on a plate with one bite held on a fork.

Simple Tiramisu

This dessert is easy to assemble from a mixture of whipped cream and Italian cream cheese layered with espresso dipped ladyfingers. The result is a lusciously smooth cake that feels like a mousse with substance. The flavor is much like that of a well crafted latte. Layers of vanilla cream sweeten the tang of soft cheese and the robust intensity of bitter espresso. Together they create a perfect afternoon pick me up or an elegant finish to a fine Italian dinner.

Cinnamon Coffee Crisps with Coffee Icing and coffee bean candies.

Cinnamon Coffee Crisps are Full of Fall Flavor

Cinnamon Coffee Crisps speak in the language of fall flavors. Caramel tones of brown sugar sweeten the warmth of ground cinnamon and espresso powder to make these cookies deliciously flavorful. Topped with a quick embellishment, they are well dressed for most any occasion.

Whipped Dalgona Coffee

Instant coffee, a little sugar, hot water and cold milk. Four simple ingredients are all it takes to create this beautiful cup of Whipped Dalgona Coffee, a fun and refreshing alternative to the average Iced Latte…

Chocolate Tofu Mousse topped with chocolate curls and served in a stemmer glass in the garden.

Chocolate Tofu Mousse

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.

A Slice of Kentucky Country Ham covered with Red Eye Gravy served on a dinner plate beside Southern Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes and a sliced Biscuit.

Kentucky Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy

When I want a menu that tastes like home I cook Country Ham Steaks drizzled with Red Eye Gravy. Serve alongside Southern Style Green Beans, and mashed potatoes or Cheese Grits, then finish with a slice of Derby Pie, for an authentic taste of the Bluegrass region.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Spread

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Spread

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 […]

A Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffin drizzled with a Pumpkin Coffee Glaze dripping down the sides.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins

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.

Gelato Affogato garnished with chocolate covered coffee beans

Gelato Affogato

Yes, I know, its been done. Earlier this summer I saw Ina Garten on The Today Show with Al Roker making Affogato sundaes while Al was slipping a little extra Tia Maria into his…