When time is short and you need a quick and whimsical holiday dessert, semi-homemade is perfect. McCormick is one of the most trusted names in the food industry and we couldn't wait to share their extravagant fudgy brownie with a peppermint filling and rich chocolate glaze. PEPPERMINT BARS Serves 36 INGREDIENTS Brownie 1 package (family-size) … Continue reading Peppermint Bars by McCormick
Category: Desserts
Francois Payard’s Chocolate Pecan Tart
A decadent twist on the pecan pie will be an instant hit this holiday season. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is "dessert table" baking day and the aroma wafting through the kitchen is intoxicating. Pies, small decorative cookies, and cakes are dessert menu staples, and this year Pecan Pie with a twist is new on the … Continue reading Francois Payard’s Chocolate Pecan Tart
ghostly meringue boos
These little sweet treats are fun for the whole family to make. Let each little ghoulie customize their own! We posted these spooktacular ghosties last Halloween and we can't think of a better way to have them haunt with us again this year - than topping the monster bash party cake. Bake your cake, frost, … Continue reading ghostly meringue boos
Francois Payard’s Apple Honey Cake
Autumn is around the corner and it's time to get serious about planning for the fall and winter holidays. It's almost time - and as we prepare to turn our clocks back for daylight savings, the holiday season starts to roll in. Soon, grocery coolers will be overflowing with turkeys, and foil roasting pans will … Continue reading Francois Payard’s Apple Honey Cake
Blackberry Cake
The beauty of late summer, large berries bursting with sweetness! I can't think of a better way to enjoy Mother Nature's late summer bounty than with scratched up arms from picking berries. Blackberry Cake Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup granulated … Continue reading Blackberry Cake
Wilton’s Cake Pops
These colorful cake pops are a whimsical addition to any holiday dessert table and are also the perfect grab and go treat for little hands. There are so many different cake pop recipes online and it was difficult to decide which one we wanted to try. So, we went to the experts. Wilton has a … Continue reading Wilton’s Cake Pops
Celebrate Love with Chef Daniel Billheimer’s Chambord Crème Brulee
Create a tantalizing dessert for a romantic weekend "in". Manhattan's Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge Executive Chef Daniel Billheimer's Chambord Crème Brulee is on the menu for Valentine’s Day weekend. Chef Daniel will introduce a masterpiece at Monarch and although we can't all be in Manhattan for the weekend, we can make this decadent delight at home. … Continue reading Celebrate Love with Chef Daniel Billheimer’s Chambord Crème Brulee
grab and go cherry hand pies
Summertime means outdoor adventures and outdoor adventures mean quick and go snack ideas. What could be more perfect than a delicious hand pie? Any berry will do, choose your favorite and enjoy! Note: You can make the dough the day before, wrap and keep chilled.
simple blueberry pie
As spring teases us with sprinklings of summer-like weather, I have a tendency to pull up the cook-out recipes. I love planning neighborhood backyard barbecues, romantic picnics and weekend camping trips and as March rolls into view I can't wait to dive into outdoor foods. Farmers markets and road side stands are posting their spring … Continue reading simple blueberry pie
Pumpkin Bread
A pumpkin is a cultivar of a squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp. ~Wikipedia The entire year seems to be a waiting game for fall harvest. As leaves turn and the autumn … Continue reading Pumpkin Bread
