Treat of the Week: Chocolate Tart with Mint Mascarpone Cream

I have often wondered how someone stumbled upon the perfect pairing of chocolate and mint. These two, it seems, were made for each other. Apart, they each enjoy good chemistry with a variety of other flavors, but when they come together it is sheer magic. They are the Liz Taylor and Richard Burton of culinary […]
Cookie Week Day4: Pecan Tassies

We’re on the home stretch of cookie week. I must admit that I will be a little sad for it to end. Cookies are one of my favorite things to bake. They are just enough of a good thing. Getting a box of cookies delivered to your door might be one of the best things […]
Cookie Week Day2: Tuxedo Cookie

Cookie week continues with a show stopper. This tuxedo cookie is a stepped-up sandwich cookie with lots of class. The cookie itself is not overly sweet and very chocolatey. The mascarpone cream inside is absolute heaven. I must advise that this cookie is not suitable for shipping. The cookies alone could go, but the cream […]
Treat of the Week: Tiramisu

I am somewhat surprised that I made it this far without presenting tiramisu. This is my recipe for my all-time favorite dessert. Cheesecake tries to win my affections, and I admit I sometimes stray, but tiramisu holds a special place in my heart. It has it all… coffee, cream, chocolate… what’s not to love? There […]
Treat of the Week: Pizzelle with Citrus Cream

Having a treat idea in your arsenal that looks great and is quick and easy is crucial for entertaining. Today I am taking a short cut that may surprise you. I am using pizzelle to throw together a light and tasty, citrusy treat. The pizzella is an Italian waffle cookie. They have been being made for centuries. As they […]