Recipes For You

Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes. Each is a delicious addition to your baking arsenal and is sure to delight your family and friends. An added bonus is that you can utilize many of the kitchen tools found in your baking kits! Enjoy!

Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

Wed, Nov 22, 23

When trying to find inspiration for a bake, I often go into my kitchen to see if something sparks my creative energy. Some of my best recipes have ...

    Palmiers

    Fri, Aug 25, 23

    For many years I have had an intense passion for baking. I spend countless hours in the kitchen experimenting - excited to try new recipes, techniq...

      Peach Compound Butter

      Peach Compound Butter

      Mon, Jul 10, 23

      Compound butter (also known as finishing butter) is simply softened butter that has additional ingredients such as herbs, spices, and garlic. When ...

        Meringue Kisses

        Fri, Jun 16, 23

        Whenever I am baking certain cakes, pastries or custards, the recipe will require egg yolks. Inevitably there will be leftover egg whites and the q...

          Lemon Curd

          Lemon Curd

          Tue, May 09, 23

          For me, lemon curd is a must have pantry staple. It is a bright, colorful concoction that is extremely versatile. Lemon curd can be used as a filli...

            Flourless Chocolate Cake

            Wed, Feb 22, 23

            There are a handful of recipes that I have in my baking arsenal that never disappoint. This flourless chocolate cake is my “go to” recipe for when ...

              Raspberry Sauce

              Raspberry Sauce

              Tue, Feb 21, 23

              I highly recommend pairing this tangy raspberry sauce with the rich flourless chocolate cake (see separate recipe). However, it pairs equally well ...

                Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread

                Fri, Oct 21, 22

                The moment there is a crispness in the air and a changing of the leaves, I pour myself a cup of coffee, add a dash of cinnamon, and start to dream ...

                  How To Make Homemade Yogurt (Step By Step)

                  How To Make Homemade Yogurt (Step By Step)

                  Thu, Oct 06, 22

                  Homemade yogurt is not as daunting a task as you may think. All you need is good quality milk, a starter (such as a few teaspoons of store bought y...

                    Peach Galette

                    Tue, Jul 19, 22

                    A fruit galette is a tart whose star ingredients are a fresh fruit filling and a buttery pastry dough. A galette is not baked in a pie plate or tar...

                      Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake

                      Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake

                      Mon, Jun 27, 22

                      Whenever I have guests staying at the house, my “go to” breakfast bake is a coffee cake. This rich cake was not specifically invented but evolved o...

                        Coconut Macaroons

                        Mon, Jun 06, 22

                        There is some controversy over the exact origin of macaroons. However, most food historians believe the macaroon’s humble beginnings date back to a...

                          Classic French Apple Tart

                          Classic French Apple Tart

                          Thu, Apr 28, 22

                          Making an elegant French dessert really is as easy as making apple pie! The ingredients in this tart are easy to find - including the apples - but ...

                            Royal Icing

                            Thu, Apr 28, 22

                            Originally known as ‘egg white’ icing, this confection’s name was changed to royal icing after Queen Victoria’s large, elaborate wedding cake was d...

                              Classic Sugar Cookies

                              Classic Sugar Cookies

                              Mon, Apr 25, 22

                              Not as unextraordinary as the name implies, a classic sugar cookie can be served for almost any occasion or holiday. It can be dressed up with beau...

                                Perfect Pie Crust

                                Fri, Mar 18, 22

                                Making pie crust from scratch is not as difficult as it seems - you just need to incorporate a few tips & techniques!  First, start with cold i...

                                  Peaches and Cream Pie

                                  Peaches and Cream Pie

                                  Fri, Mar 18, 22

                                  Peach pie is a classic Southern dessert that is sure to become a family favorite. You can serve this any time of year by using canned peaches - but...

                                    Blueberry Streusel Muffins

                                    Fri, Mar 18, 22

                                    These easy muffins are a perfect treat for brunch or breakfast. No electric mixer is required - just mix the ingredients, pop them in the oven, &am...