Dessert Recipes

Falling in Love with Chocolate

Consider making one of the elegant chocolate treats below for that special person who inspires you with feelings of love: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Martinis.
Chocolate and Wine Together: Who Knew?

Because many chocolates and wines are delicious when enjoyed together, and if ever there was a time when chocolate is on everyone’s mind, it’s February, this post looks at the synergy of flavors that can be achieved when these two “healthy” treats are served together wisely.
Doctor, Please Pass the Cocoa

Chocolate lovers will be thrilled to discover that their cult-like fascination with this cherished, dusky indulgence has a healthy foundation.
Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce

Celebrate winter’s bounty with this classic dessert. This is special because the floral qualities of a perfect pear are enhanced by sherry, red wine, and bay leaf. This relatively easy dessert is the “wow” that makes any festive occasion seem more special.
It’s a Blogger’s Life—Dinner Is a Photo Op

I had a few friends over for dinner last night. I made my Mole Poblano Chili, a winter salad, cornbread and Orange Panna Cotta with Bitter Caramel Sauce. The party was in honor of my foodie-houseguest Will, so he and I had planned to spend the day in the kitchen having fun.
Apple Bread and Butter Pudding

Good bread pudding is just so rainy-day yummy and gratifying; mom and hearth personified. It is also very simple to prepare and economical since it is based on stale bread. This should be served warm topped with rum-raisin ice cream, whipped cream, or warm caramel sauce.
Crème Anglaise

This is the classic vanilla cream sauce for desserts like bread pudding or poached fruit. You’ll treasure this addition to your recipe collection. This sauce makes a perfect pairing with the Apple Bread and Butter Pudding or Chocolate-Walnut Bread Pudding.
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake

My mother served a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie every Thanksgiving that was the highlight of the meal for me. So, I found great satisfaction in creating this variation on my childhood favorite. To my delight, my family and friends love it.
The flavors are pumpkin pie-ish with the tang of goat cheese and cream cheese to liven it up. I would serve this to a festive group all winter long for nearly any occasion. You don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving 2010!
Chocolate-Walnut Bread Pudding

I worked on chocolate bread pudding recipes for years before finally getting what I envisioned—this recipe. It’s crunchy-chewy on top with a molten chocolate texture underneath. Deelish!
Lemon Tart with White Chocolate Feathers

A lemon tart appears on nearly everyone’s list of top 10 desserts. This recipe combines lemon with white chcoclate for an elegant presentation. The simple coconut-gingersnap crust, quick and forgiving, is a great addition to your dessert repertoire. It can be used to enhance any simple fruit tart, cheesecake, mousse pie, or ice-cream pie.