"Over-the-top, sticky, gooey goodness - or, as I like to call it, 'love.'" That's how pastry chef Catherine Schimenti describes the thrilling moment she first dipped a warm sticky bun into sweet-salty butterscotch sauce. Schimenti flavors the sauce with a splash of Scotch. "I love adding glamour to old-school desserts," she says.
Those of you who grew up in the US probably saw your fair share of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, grape jelly in my case. And for all our sophisticated, complex, gourmet sandwiches with the fancy crusty bread, I'll bet a whole lot of us still find occasional comfort in a pb & j on soft white bread...peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth...
Today I have the pleasure of kicking off my first article forHoosier Homemade . I was in a serious mood for pie and couldn't pass up some beautiful ripe blueberries. But I also decided to borrow from one of my favorite quick breads and add cornmeal and lemon zest and thyme.
I'm gearing up for a nervous breakdown. It's not here yet but I expect it to hit in about a week and it will probably require more than chocolate desserts to deal with. My best friend, Denise, is moving away.
Chocolate + Mint = Pure Love! I love lots of food combinations, but chocolate and mint to mingle together is the perfect gift from Mother Nature ;) It's rich yet refreshing - delightful after dinner or anytime. And when the ingredients are pure and natural, it's a joy to enjoy such goodness!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread-pumpkin bread with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl! This easy pumpkin bread is a fall favorite. I know it isn't officially fall yet, we have a few days, but I couldn't wait any longer to bust out the pumpkin. Over the weekend, I made the most delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread.
A fluffy and moist white cake with fresh strawberries, kiwis, and an ooey gooey caramel topping! Serve it up warm or chilled for a refreshing summer treat! Admittedly, not the prettiest cake in the world. But it scores outlandishly high on the flavor scale so maybe if you just squint and tilt your head to the side you'll catch the vision here.
A dark chocolate cake recipe with peanut butter frosting makes this chocolate peanut butter cake a peanut lover's dream cake. Happy Monday! It seems as if Mondays arrive faster these days. Right? Or is it just me? The weekends fly by too fast and this weekend was no exception.
Once upon a time, I needed to create a recipe using Marzetti's caramel dip, apples and pears. Instantly, this caramel apple cheesecake dip popped into my mind. Crushed graham crackers. Creamy, sweet no-bake cheesecake. Marzetti's caramel dip. Fluffy, whipped topping. I always bounce my "fabulous ideas" off of Matt, who normally confirms that yes, indeed, they are great.
1) Preheat the oven to 325°F. Get out a 10" angel food pan; do not grease the pan as this will inhibit the rise of the cake. 2) To make the cake: In a small bowl, sift together the flour and confectioners' sugar. Set aside.