Desserts

Jan 20

Keto Chocolate Mousse

It would be difficult to beat this basic keto chocolate mousse dessert when you are ready to splurge and don’t want to mess around. It is as simple to make as it is delicious. You can eat it immediately or prepare it for later. I do see this food as a splurge if you are […]

Sep 08

Classic Butter Cake with Your Limits on Making it “Healthy” ;)

By Amanda Rose | Desserts , Recipes

I’d like to think that the topic of “butter cakes” is one of my areas of specialty. As a young girl, I requested the classic “Kentucky Butter Cake” every year on my birthday. I didn’t need birthday cake frosting, colorful frosting flowers or decor. I simply needed a rich cake with a touch of sweetness. […]

Sep 23

A roasted pear dessert, simple and impressive

By Jeanie Rose | Desserts , Recipes

I love drooling over beautiful, complex desserts. Some day I will make one. Every year I think I will. This year I decided to simplify the elements of one stunning dessert in a big way. And I mean simplify! The wondrous dessert I refer to is on Gourmantine’s blog (here) and I whole-heartedly recommend a […]

Jul 21

Halvah and pomegranate make this ice cream sundae a new flavor experience

By Amanda Rose | Antiques , Desserts , Recipes

If you find yourself with more special occasions than you have food prep time to invest in, check out this killer dessert idea. Most of my creativity springs from problematic situations. You probably know too well what I mean. Take for instance last month. Jennifer was coming to visit for a few days. The night […]

May 07

What the hippies had for dessert (before they realized chocolate was healthy) and, boy, did this one hit

By Jeanie Rose | Antiques , Desserts , Recipes

After decades of owning and using Julie Jordan’s Cabbage Town Cafe Cookbook, I finally got around to trying this recipe. You know how you stick a little something between the pages to indicate interest? Or maybe you dog-ear the page? This recipe had both a little slip of paper and a dog-ear. Another decade or […]

Sep 24

Roasted Fig with Ice Cream