desserts
Recipes
Coffee Meringues
I envision a future where I make these meringues every weekend and then try really hard not to eat them all one after the other. The single hardest part about this recipe was scraping the batter...
Frosted Coffee Fingers
My mom made these when we were kids, and they are just SO luscious that I've been making them for kids, big and small, for decades now. I wish I could include a photo, but I...
Tarte Aux Pommes et Sucre
The best thing about this tart is the thin and crisp, crumbly crust. And the apply apple curd, not to mention the smooth creamy custard....and the sugar on top. Beats anything neighbouring countries have to offer.
Gourmet Banana Pudding
In case you're unfamiliar with this Southern classic, it's basically a trifle made with pudding, vanilla wafers and bananas. Like most traditional dishes, there are as many versions of banana pudding as there are cooks who...
Fudgy Bourbon Balls
I never had a rum ball until I met Merrill. And Merrill knows a good rum ball when she tastes one; she has taught me the finer points of rum ball-dom. A proper rum ball must...
Mango-Lime Trifle with Brown Butter Cake
A bunch of stuff that tastes really good, layered together to make something that tastes even better.
Avocado Gelado or Gelato
Years and years (and years and years) ago I worked at a Brazilian restaurant where we served a rich avocado shake. I had never had a sweet avocado anything but was instantly sold. This gelato's roots...
Kumquat Shaker Pie
The resulting pie has bright citrus flavor – sweet and a bit tart, with barely a hint of bitterness. The texture is lovely—like a lemon curd enveloping tender pieces of kumquat. Add a flaky crust with...