Pomegranate Poached Pears with Cardamom Cream is an elegant and stunning dessert that celebrates winter produce and seasonal flavors. Simmer ripe bosc pears in a rich red wine and pomegranate broth scented with orange rind and cinnamon. Top them with …
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Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache & Buttercream Frosting
When it comes to any special ocassion, what we all need is: chocolate. True statement? Yes. And to prove it, I have all of you who voted yes before I ever even stepped into the kitchen. Thank you to @sue_obryan, …
Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce Cheesecake
Cheesecakes are timeless and tasty desserts. Perhaps the best! Trying different recipes is a smart thing to do if your going to make one for the holidays (or anytime of year). This Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce cheesecake is one that …
Chocolate Espresso Meringue Cookies [Dairy free, Nut free, Gluten Free]
Meringues: Can you say divine? And then you add chocolate. Yes please. Monday, Saturday… it’s allllll ok now. But then —-add espresso!?!? Basically, this is what you call a life changing recipe. That’s right – make this, and life, changed. …
Caramelized Pears with Hazelnut Crunch
Caramelized Pears. Need I say anymore? When you’re looking for a quick, delicious dessert recipe that your friends and family will love, look no further. I bring you: Caramelized Pears with Hazelnut Crunch, Cardamom Cream & Caramel Sauce. This …
How To Make A Thanksgiving Dessert Table
It’s almost Thanksgiving week… Which means it’s time to start thinking about all things sweet! This Thanksgiving let’s give our guests a reason to stand up and stretch their legs. If you are having a traditional Thanksgiving with family …
Spiked Peach Milkshakes
These long heat-packed summer days offer little solace, so I decided to create my own! This creamy ice-cold milkshake, full of ripe end-of-summer peaches, is practically life changing. I took it a step further and added a splash of …
Spring Coffee Cake with Elderberry Sauce and Crate and Barrel
Spring is springing and I’m all about finding delicious recipes for cozy tea-time while also fending off the flu—cue, elderberries! We’ve been experiencing more sunny days here in Portland and on the west coast the last couple weeks – …
Pretty Lemon Cakes with Hot Pink Glaze (Gluten Free)
Valentine’s week: the perfect time to celebrate those close in your life that you love love love! It’s always so much sweeter, and more delicious to enjoy a homemade dessert vs a quick pick up from the store. So …
Cinnamon Buns with Swedish Pearl Sugar
I’ve always grown up with mattresses that “just work”. I’ve never truly invested in a mattress, and when this year rolled around, I knew it’s something I wanted to look into. And well, my bedroom makeover certainly helped inspire the upgrade. …
