Find some ripe peaches. Slice them and gently toss with a little flour, sugar and cinnamon. Arrange them in a crust. Top them with a little streusel and bake. Believe me, you will be glad you did.
Tag: Dessert
Amaretto Cupcakes with Cherry Cream
Ages ago I got a care package from the folks at Stonyfield Farm. They make Oikos Organic Greek yogurt, a fabulously thick and, better yet, natural dairy product that contains no fat and twice the protein of regular yogurt. I was excited about the quality of the product but I […]
Spicy Sweet Cherries – Two Ways
I adore the flavor of fresh sweet cherries. When cherries are in season I keep a bowlful in my kitchen just to snack on. Or, sometimes, I pit them, sprinkle them with sugar and a little liquid, maybe lemonade or wine or kirsch, let them sit for an hour or […]
Lemon Meringue Pie
The filling for this Lemon Meringue Pie focuses on the fresh tartness of the lemon. Bright and tangy, it sets a perfect contrast to the soft, sweet cloud of meringue on top. Nestled in a flaky golden pastry this pie is sure to be a family favorite.
Meringue That Won’t Weep
No one likes sticky beads forming on top of their pie, or a damp sticky layer between pie filling and topping, especially after making the effort to create something special. Aunt Hen had a solution. She discovered Meringue That Won’t Weep and she still loved to share the recipe with friends and family well into her eighties.
Cherry Clafouti
Clafouti. Don’t you love that word? It is pronounced klah – foo – tee. It is French, of course, a country-french dessert from the Limousin region made from fresh fruit, traditionally cherries, and a crepe-like batter. It is similar to a fruity pancake or a Dutch Baby though generally less […]
Blueberry White Chocolate Bars
I plan to avoid the heat of the day by baking these delicious Blueberry White Chocolate Bars early. Maybe I’ll serve them for an afternoon snack with a glass of iced tea or some beautiful Lavender Lemonade…
Blueberry Pomegranate Granita
One of my favorite things about summer in this part of the country is the glorious local blueberries that are so abundant in markets at this time of year. From tiny and tart to huge and juicy-sweet…
Fancy Brownies Made with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Glaze
Rich and chocolaty, double-frosted Fancy Brownies make a great casual dessert that is satisfying while requiring minimal prep time. Starting with a pan of brownies I make from a boxed mix, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover frosting. Adding a chocolate layer to the top gives it a beautiful finish.
Rhubarb Cream Pie
Cousin Alvine’s Rhubarb Cream Pie is a pretty old-fashioned pie with a pleasingly tart filling. The golden lattice top crust lends visual appeal while the extra sprinkle of cinnamon adds just the right touch of spice. Though it has taken me too long to try it, I have to say it is really delicious!
Coconut Banana Bread Pudding
It wasn’t until about a year ago that I was introduced to my first bite of Bread Pudding. I had heard of it but it didn’t sound all that appealing to me for some reason. Maybe it was the idea that it was made from stale bread. Maybe it was […]
Butter Rum Cupcakes with Ginger and Hibiscus
In the Pacific Northwest, May has been the most gorgeous month this year. For weeks now the sun has broken free of the clouds and lingering mist quite early in the morning and the temperatures have remained warm outside into the evening, something that happens rarely here, even in mid-summer. […]