Wild Blueberry Cobbler
Taking advantage of sweet seasonal fruit, Wild Blueberry Cobbler is the perfect finish to a summer meal or a magical summer throwback when the snow flies! A base of fruit, sugar, and a dash of flour for thickening, covered by…
Rhubarb Crisp – A Humble Pie
There are few things more honest than a good baked fruit dessert. They’re perhaps the simplest, quickest and among the most healthy of our sweet options. A deep dish casserole fruit, sugar, flour, spices and a crisp topping. Rhubarb Crisp…
Bourbon Peach Praline Crisp
Bourbon Peach Praline Crisp combines ripe summer flavours in a harmony so out of this world it's a 'must try' recipe. The peach filling is clean and sweet with subtle hints of bourbon and honey. The praline topping is made…
Reese’s Chocolate Pizza
Have you tried the new Reese Spreads? Oh My God, it's my new addiction, chocolate and peanut butter - in a jar! In honor of National Candy Day (no really, it's a thing) we dug through the mound of Halloween…
Dutch Baby Pancake with Summer Fruit
Weekend indulgence. Dutch Baby Pancake with Summer Fruit, a flan-style brunch or late night snack that induces a carbohydrate coma and yet feels healthy because hey, there's fruit. I've never understood the name Dutch Baby Pancake because the origin of the…
Pie in a Jar – Three Ways
Three simple ideas for individual pies, fresh from the freezer, anytime. Perfect for a picnic or outdoor entertaining, Pie in a Jar is my favorite do-it-yourself idea for rustic weddings and outdoor parties. Don't stop at sweet fruit pies, think…
Pear Almond Tart with Whole Wheat Crumble Crust
A stunning Pear Almond Tart the wholesome twist of a whole wheat crumble crust, the finishing touch to our holiday feast. Rich and mellow, it was an elegant end on a dark winter's night. Pure, French comfort food. It's impossible…
Mom’s Famous Butter Tarts
Nothing says Christmas quite like a taste of home. This year I finally weaseled Mom's Famous Butter Tart Recipe out of her. "Well," she says "the first thing you need is a good overproof rum." WOAH... no wonder they're so…
Sweet Summer Fruit Cobbler
We only have three months of summer, and yet natures gives so generously in that short time. As fruit ripens across the country, it's time for a taste of summer, ripe and delicious, and oh so easy to make -…
Cherry Clafoutis with White Chocolate
A little twist on a French classic, Cherry Clafoutis with White Chocolate made with the last of the summer cherries, the swan song of summer. It won't be long before we're awash with pumpkins and apples as the kids head back to school and sweaters emerge from storage. But let's not talk about that, let's stay with summer a little bit longer and chat about cherries.
Raspberry, Blueberry and Pistachio-Almond Crumble
Reviewing the cookbook Grace's Sweet Life this week, we did a quick recipe test of Grace's Raspberry, Blueberry and Pistachio-Almond Crumble or as one might say in Italian: Crumble di Lamponi e Miritti con Pistachio e Mandorle. Which, let's face it, sounds a-mazing.
Tarte a l’Alsacienne (Apple Custard Pie)
A light dessert, artfully finished, Tarte a l'Alsacienne (Apple Custard Pie) is a French classic. Once you know the basic recipe you can substitute the apples for raspberries, cranberries, cherries or blueberries for an elegant finish to any meal.