Do you want to serve a delicious dessert with a cookie crust, a creamy cheese filling and a delicious fruit topping, but don’t have the time, inclination or equipment to bake a cheesecake? Deconstructed Cherry Cheese Bites may be just what you are looking for. This recipe breaks down the elements of an elegant Cherry Cheesecake, and serves them as a fun DIY dessert.
Ginger and Spice Cutout Cookies hold their shape while baking and are a dream to decorate. The finished cookies are pretty whether decorated with careful attention or with a few quick drizzles of vanilla icing and colorful sugar sprinkles.
Carrot Cake Bread, spiced with cinnamon and ginger, is a delicious quick bread for a snack time treat or a casual dessert. Brush the tops of the loaves with egg white and sprinkle with sugar for a crispy crust. Scatter a few chocolate chips on top for added interest or garnish each loaf with a few walnut halves before baking. No matter the finishing details Carrot Cake Bread is an easy way to create Carrot Cake deliciousness with a minimum of fuss.
Later I had the question stuck in my head. What is my favorite autumn beverage? Which flavors do I look forward to in the fall? Then my mind drifted toward Gingerbread. Now I remembered a Gingerbread Smoothie I made some time ago, before Zoom calls, back in Atlanta. It was more like a Gingerbread Latte, with a deep forward note of molasses, an appealing splash of vanilla and a creamy frappé texture…
Gingerbread is one of my favorite flavors and a great place to begin my seasonal baking. I love the combination of spices here, including sweet cardamom, spicy pepper, warm ancho chile and rich cocoa powder. A slice of this deliciously spiced bread with a cup of coffee or warm apple cider is a wonderful way to stave off the chill of the season.
Today is Jan. 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. The twelve days of Christmas have come and gone. I’ve packed away the holiday snow scenes and frosted decorations. I’ve turned the page on my calendar and started making plans for a new year. I’ve even turned in my favorite Christmas […]
Pear Ginger Shrub incorporates seasonal flavors in an interesting drink mix without getting too complicated. The ginger gives this beverage a nice bite while the flavor of ripe pear adds soft sophistication. Try it with club soda over ice or experiment with a cocktail recipe of your own.
Interesting and easy to prepare, Black Rice with Gingered Sweet Potatoes is an appealing side dish. Sweet potatoes provide a colorful contrast to the nutty black rice. Ginger brings a touch of sass to the flavor profile. With rich flavor and good nutrition, this recipe is a happy discovery and one that I am eager to share.
Crushed ginger cookies add texture to the streusel crumbs as a robust blend of holiday spices lends festive flavor to this Gingerbread Coffee Cake. Warm from the oven it makes a nice addition to a weekend or holiday breakfast. It tastes great with a warm cup of coffee or Mulled Cider.
What Anticipation Tastes Like I think my favorite flavor of the holiday season is ginger. Christmas wouldn’t taste or smell like Christmas without spicy notes of ginger and cinnamon wafting through the house and lingering in the kitchen. A pinch of ginger is the perfect way to dress up favorite […]
I used my small cookie scoop to form the dough for these half-sized ginger cookies, before dropping the balls into a pan of sugar to coat. The result was my idea of perfect Molasses Crinkles: small, fragrant, spicy, a bit crispy on the outside while still soft on the inside. These spicy gems offer a little taste of Christmas in every delicious bite.
Sweet Cherry Salsa draws on ginger, as well as peppers, to create a spicy warmth. Then it brings in notes of citrus and a splash of balsamic vinegar to lend depth to the sweet tang of ripe red cherries. To make the transition from a starter to a meal’s sweet conclusion, you might even add a few bites of dark chocolate.