Every year as the holidays neared, my friend Scott would start talking about going home to visit his folks and eating a plateful of “Cranberries in the Snow. ” I had never heard of that, so he explained that it was a jello dish that his Mom made, so I asked for the recipe. I […]
Desserts
Desserts need no introduction as beautiful confectionaries speak for themselves. Finish off a hearty meal with a sweet treat or enjoy a rewarding snack as you please!
Coconut Macaroons
It was always such a treat when we would visit Las Vegas and go to the buffets, where they have SO many desserts on display. I always headed straight for the coconut macaroons, my all-time favorites! Well, the last time we went, none of the buffets had the macaroons. I guess all of those fancy […]
Chocolate Zuccotto Cake
A good friend of mine was given this recipe and not being a baker, she asked if I would make her this chocolate zuccotto cake to bring to a family party. So off to the store we went to pick up all the ingredients. There were so many steps and all I could do was […]
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Before retiring, I worked in an office setting and I don’t think a week went by, where I, or one of my co-workers, would bring a treat to work. My friend Marsha O. brought this cake in and it wasn’t long before the pan was empty. No frosted needed as it has a delightful topping […]
Chocolate Walnut Puffs
These light, chewy and chocolaty cookies, loaded with bits of walnuts, are a tasty addition to your cookie recipe collection. I’ve been making them for over 40 years and everyone seems to enjoy them. One batch makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
Chocolate Pistachio Cake
This yummy cake is made with a packaged mix and instant pudding and yet, it tastes like its made from scratch. It’s baked in a 10 inch tube pan or a Bundt cake pan. When its cooled, you can just dust it with powdered sugar, or make a simple chocolate glaze to drizzle over the […]
Chocolate Mousse
This lightly sweetened, chocolate laced mousse is perfect to put between layers of cake . Once you’ve “stuffed” the layers, be sure to refrigerate the cake to solidify the mousse. Then top off your cake with your favorite chocolate frosting ( I recommend Ganache)
Chocolate Glaze Frosting
When I need a drizzle of chocolate frosting on a cake, I often whip up some ganache. But, I don’t always have whipping cream on hand. No problem, as this recipe is just as tasty and uses ingredients that I always have in my cabinet.
Chocolate Ganache
Did you ever have a cake that just needs a thin layer or drizzle of rich, chocolaty icing? This ganache is easy to whip up and oh so tasty.
Chocolate Frosting
When I was a young girl, our neighbor, Helen Iverson, made the most memorable chocolate frosting I’ve ever had. It’s light and fluffy and luckily, she shared the recipe with me. It’s the perfect amount of frosting for a cake baked in a 9×13 inch pan. If you’re frosting a layer cake, double the recipe.