When life hand you lemons you make lemon curd. With that lemon curd you make this cake! I call this the supermarket ponzi scheme because every once in a while a recipe book will call to you at the check stand. Like this one – The Poke Cake Cookbook. Seems innocent, right? $40s in boxed … Continue reading
Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! Only 3 ingredients in this simple whipped cream made for peanut butter lovers! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter (you can do more or less, depending on your preference) Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip together whipping … Continue reading
The title isn’t very appetizing but this cake is fantastic and is easy to throw together. The components are simple – cake, pudding and Oreos. I did this cake for a local groundbreaking ceremony at SolTrans in Vallejo. The large decorative cake was done in a large terra cotta pot while the servings for the … Continue reading
A special thanks to Mrs. Briseño for this incredible recipe! Sweet, nutty and has a beautiful, moist crumb. This recipe makes a single layer, 8” cake. Perfect to share….or not. Almond Coffee Cake For the cake: 1 egg ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup melted butter (regular, salted) 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract ¾ … Continue reading
Or, as our family affectionately calls it, Coconut Snot Frosting. But that just didn’t seem like an appetizing title. Warning: I don’t recommend sampling too much of this deliciousness before frosting your cake, or there won’t be any left with which to frost the cake. But hey, maybe you just wanted to eat the frosting … Continue reading
Crack, in layers. In all the flavors you love. But make them while you can. It turns out the Strawberry Rice Krispies are a limited edition thing. So sad…. Keep in mind this recipe uses three separate batches of Krispie treats (it makes A LOT) so make sure your pan is big enough. Neapolitan Rice … Continue reading
Nothing says “fun” quite as well as homemade marshmallows. These fluffy treats are easy to make, and a hit with kids both big and small. And, if you’re a s’mores lover, homemade marshmallows yield sort of a crème brulee texture when toasted. Homemade Marshmallows 3 packages Knox unflavored gelatin 12 oz. granulated sugar 1 cup … Continue reading
The inspiration for this sauce comes from a dessert The Slanted Door in San Francisco used to sell. It was a house made tapioca pudding, drizzled in a dark sauce and topped with diced fruit. It was divine. I was sad when they quit selling the dessert so I set out to make the sauce … Continue reading
You’re gonna love this tart! It starts with tart, Granny Smith apples and caramel bits, then finishes in nothing but crumbs. It’s also a great make-ahead, party dish. Bake your tart ahead of time, then pop it in the oven for a few minutes when guests arrive. It pairs well with wine and brie. Maybe … Continue reading
As with most of what we do in life or in the kitchen, no number of “recipes” can replace willingness to work hard, take risks, and be willing to “fail”. Frequently I will serve fresh fruit and chocolate dipping sauce for the kids (big and little). Nothing fancy…Hershey’s syrup and cut fruit. They gobble it … Continue reading
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