Desserts

The summer months are a perfect time to take advantage of the abundance of so many different types of fruits. In this case, the fruit was the peach. For this recipe, I roasted a few of them, which turned out remarkably well. I’m certain this recipe will become a favorite of yours. This twist on […]

This dessert is a delightful combination of creamy mascarpone cheese complimented with the sweetness of fresh summer fruits. Mascarpone is a soft Italian double or triple acid-set cream cheese that originated in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy during the Renaissance. This sweet and silky cow’s milk cheese is quite versatile, making it a wonderful […]

I always look forward to fresh strawberries during the summer and what better way to enjoy them than a strawberry shortcake? Traditional shortcake has always been prepared as a rich biscuit. Ingredients include baking powder as a rising agent and are mixed with shortening, eggs, cream, a little sugar, and of course, flour. For those […]

For St. Patrick’s Day this year, I wanted to make gluten-free Irish cream cupcakes. Being that Jay doesn’t eat chocolate, I was on the hunt for a chocolate-free option. As I searched and searched for an Irish cream cupcake recipe with a yellow cake base from scratch that I was happy with, my search came […]

While living in Connecticut, Jay and I would frequent this great little restaurant called River Tavern, which was located in the quaint town center of Chester. While dining there, we were introduced to a variety of several new and exciting dishes that we enjoyed with much enthusiasm. One of these culinary delights that struck our […]

During the holidays, rather than baking traditional pies, I have been making this delicious pumpkin flan with maple caramel. As I am always on the search for gluten-free recipes, I’ve decided this will be my go-to dessert from now on. This recipe differs from traditional flan in that it has an assortment of additional flavors […]

Baking during the holiday season always brings me fond memories from my childhood. When I was a little girl, I would get excited at the chance to bake Christmas cookies with my noni. We would bake a wide assortment of cookies from gingerbread cookies to Italian stroffli. She helped give me the foundations for my […]

This year for Jay’s birthday, I wanted to change things up and make something new and exciting for his birthday cake. I usually make a fall-themed cake or our favorite a classic Tiramisu. A few months ago we were watching Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef show and during one of the episodes, the contestants had to make […]

I know what you’re thinking, dairy and gluten-free, how can these muffins possibly be any good? Well, let me tell you, they were delicious! These banana chocolate chip muffins really hit the spot. This recipe calls for ripened bananas – if you’ve ever thought, “What am I going to do with my beautiful ripen bananas […]

There is something nostalgic about eating strawberry ice cream and how it sure makes you feel like a kid again. This flavor reminds me of my days of being a little girl and makes me yearn for the simpler times of my childhood. If you share the same sentiment, this sweet treat is for. Not […]