Zuppa Inglese is an Italian cream rum cake or dessert that requires no baking. It is wonderfully rich, easy and delicious! And the presentation, in a trifle bowl, is really quite lovely and impressive! My Mama prepared it for special occasions & I have adapted it for modern tastes. I am going against the grain […]
Tag: desserts
Easter Pie Suggestion: Italian Ricotta Rice Pie
This is a re-post from Easter, but I simply had to include this highly unusual masterpiece during our Pie week this week. It’s SO worthy of a re-post. Everyone and I mean everyone I serve it to always asks me for the recipe. It’s that good! This Ricotta Rice pie recipe of my Mama Carmela’s […]
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Stout Buttercream
This is my very first blog post: Date: 2/28/14. While I haven’t changed a word I did add a few additional photos. How time flies… 🙂 One needn’t be a beer fan to become one of these luscious, spongy delights. These Chocolate stout or Guinness chocolate cupcakes are dense, flavorful and moist. The frosting, also […]
Cranberry, orange and white chocolate bundt cake — Absolutely Muffin
A very happy (and belated) Christmas to you all! After a few days rest and some much needed family time, I’m very excited to be sharing the recipe for this incredibly delicious bundt cake which I made for a festive dinner party. I know you’re probably sick of cake if your festive eating habits […] via…
Tart Tatin
With it being the end of October and all, I am hoping to put out a few recipes that are a classic twist on our beloved Thanksgiving recipes! And so the tart that I am showing you today is a type of apple tart that can be used as a twist of the apple pie.…
Basbousa- Traditional Middle Eastern baked dessert andGod!I love the Sun too
Originally posted on Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen:
I know I said I am a pluviophile, a rain lover and waxed eloquent about the pleasure of watching the drizzle from an open window munching some delicious hot snacks and how it awakens our senses and the calm and peace which follows and all that…yes..yes..I…
Gorgeous Blueberry & Peach Cobbler by Everyday Sarah Jane
Sometimes, just sometimes, you turn to dessert to get you through a tough period of life. {Please read with sarcasm.} The Bachelorette wasn’t on this week. I can’t cheer on the remaining men in my bracket {Yup, have one.} I can’t dream of having JoJo’s closet. Or of going on those dates…I mean, seriously? Charles…Read… via…
A Gorgeous Vintage Apple Pudding Recipe by Sheryl of “A Hundred Years Ago”
I generally like old-fashioned fruit puddings, so I was pleased when I saw a recipe for Apple Pudding in a hundred-year-old cookbook. Most modern apple recipes call for cinnamon and other spices, so I was surprised that this recipe didn’t use any spices. But they weren’t needed–the Apple Pudding was pure apple and delightful. The […]…
Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins
Originally posted on a slice with Joy:
When a friend meets me after church with a container of freshly picked raspberries and says, “Just because I’m thankful you’re my friend” it calls for baking something special. Raspberries are my favorite and I hope to have bushes of my own someday. I love friends and was…
Romany Creams
Originally posted on Lynne's Recipe Trails:
? OMW …today I had this impulsive urge to bake a batch of Romany Creams. Several weeks ago I was going through my moms’ old cookery books. One particular recipe book stood out for me that day. It was one of those recipe books which had been put together…
Once Upon a Spice 