This puffy chocolate Dutch baby pancake is topped with a fresh cherry compote and whipped cream for a delightful take on the classic Black Forest gateau. I am not a morning person, never have been all my life. That is why I love the weekends; late nights and even later mornings, what’s not to love!…
Fluffy Cranberry Mousse
This light and fluffy cranberry mousse is the perfect Valentine’s Day or late winter dessert. It’s easily made with both fresh or frozen cranberries and doesn’t require either eggs or gelatin. I love whipping up quick and easy desserts in pretty glasses. They kind of justify my ever-growing collection of cups, glasses and dessert bowls!…
Amazing Strawberry Recipes Roundup
Save this amazing roundup of fresh strawberry desserts and beverages for Valentine’s Day and spring. I love strawberries, they are just so versatile. With greenhouse farming, strawberries may be available throughout the year now, but the best berries are those that are locally grown and start bearing fruit in late spring. Juicy, ripe, red strawberries…
Chocolate Orange Cake
This soft and moist chocolate orange cake has the richness of chocolate and the freshness from seasonal winter oranges to make a delightful Valentine’s Day or Holiday treat! Do you guys love the easy to peel mandarin oranges that you get in this season? We go through several such bags in the winter. But our…
Mocha Chocolate Crepe Cake
Thank you Royal Delights for sponsoring this post. Bring the luxury of restaurant desserts into your own home with Royal Delights Chocolate French Silk and White Chocolate Dessert Mix Layers of delicate crepes held together with a luscious chocolate filling and topped with mocha whipped cream and berries is the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. Are…
Orange-Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
A mug of spiced hot chocolate is just what you need to warm up on cold December evenings. This hot chocolate made with fresh orange zest, dark chocolate and a touch of cinnamon is thick, creamy, and simply out-of-this-world delicious! Hot chocolate is the quintessential winter drink that warms the heart and nourishes the soul….
Steamed Mini Lemon Cakes With Fresh Cherry Syrup
If you have ever wondered whether you can make a cake without an oven, then yes, you can! These mini lemon cakes are steamed in cute silicone molds and served with a fresh cherry syrup. How adorable would these be for afternoon tea or a kid’s birthday party!! I am loving summer so far, except…
Eggless Strawberry Mousse
Light as air and made with real strawberries, this eggless strawberry mousse is an easy no-cook summer dessert! We are having the laziest summer of our lives. Time seems to stretch languidly from one hot day to the next. This time, last year, we hopped on a transatlantic flight all the way to India where we spent two glorious months….
Persian Love Cake
The Persian love cake is a fragrant, rich and beautiful cake. This version has notes of saffron, rose, cardamom and almonds in the cake, a lemon glaze on top, and is decorated simply with pistachios and rose petals. A delicious celebration-worthy cake indeed! Persian love cake! Doesn’t the name intrigue you? I fell in love…
Strawberry Soufflé
This light and fluffy strawberry soufflé is surprisingly easy to make and makes for a beautiful dessert any time of the year. There are some recipes which sound too intimidating to try. And when I do try them and see how easy it actually is, I am left wondering what took me so long. Soufflés are…
Pineapple Cream Cheese Empanadas (Hand Pies)
These sweet empanadas or mini hand pies are filled with a pineapple jam and cream cheese filling. Use pre-made pie crust and cut out cute shapes to make this quick and fun dessert! Every summer, mom would make a batch of fresh pineapple jam. When I was small, instead of appreciating this fragrant homemade treat, I…
Blueberry & Blackberry Clafoutis
In this take on the classic French baked dessert, I have swapped the cherries for seasonal blueberries and blackberries. This delightful blueberry and blackberry clafoutis makes for a delicious summer dessert or brunch recipe. Serve as such or with a scoop of ice cream! One of our favorite holiday mom-son activity is baking. We don’t…
