This New Orleans style King Cake is made from a cinnamon spiced yeast dough. Rolled out and stuffed with a praline filling, the dough is then shaped into a circular loaf before baking and decorating with vanilla icing and colorful sugar. As this festive cake is shared, each person searches for the “baby” that is hidden inside. Whoever finds it hidden in their slice is honored with a gift and/or the responsibility of hosting the next gathering during the Mardi Gras season.
Aunt Hen’s dependable recipe for homemade Peanut Butter Fudge makes beautiful squares of candy that are creamy smooth, marshmallowy soft and brown sugar delicious.
This Pecan Pie makes a deliciously festive dessert for the holidays while using less sugar than many traditional recipes. Toast the pecans or add a thin layer of chocolate for added interest. If you watch carefully while baking, this pie will look just as beautiful as it tastes.
I dive into pie baking with the best of intentions, but all too often, life’s little distractions get in my way. Still, what my Rustic Apple Pie lacks in beauty it makes up for in fresh apple flavor and hot from the oven deliciousness.
Pumpkin Ribbon Bread is a bit unique but still filled with the flavors and scents of the season. This deliciously spiced quick bread includes an appealing layer of cream cheese filling and a fresh hint of citrus.
Baking a batch of Meringue Ghost Cookies is a great way for children of all ages to enjoy the season. These cookies are easy to make using just a few simple ingredients. They are also low in calories and fat and have a wonderful vanilla flavor.
Pumpkin and chocolate flavored batters are beautifully marbled to create a delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Bread. Drizzle this dense rich loaf with melted semi-sweet chocolate for an inviting autumn dessert.