Sweets

Plum Torte

This iconic plum torte is the most frequently requested and most frequently published recipe in the New York Times. The...

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Chocolate Brownie Cookies

These are a few of my favorite things. Chocolate, cookies, and brownies. So what could ever be better than these...

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Flourless Chocolate Mini Cakes

Do you love little bite sized mini cakes as much as I do? These flourless chocolate mini cakes check off...

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Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

It's summer so let's make oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches. Maybe dip it in a little chocolate ganache because what...

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Lemon Blueberry and Almond Teacakes

Got blueberries? These lemon, blueberry and almond teacakes from Ottolenghi, "Sweet," fulfill my longing for a small tender cake with...

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Peach and Almond cake

Peach and almond cake is best served warm for breakfast or after dinner. If serving the cake after a meal,...

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Chocolate Panna Cotta

Panna cotta, especially this chocolate panna cotta, is another one of my quick and easy do ahead desserts. Panna cotta,...

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Strawberry Buckle Cake

Strawberry buckle cake is like a coffee cake but with a streusel topping. A buckle cake also has more fruit...

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Chai Energy Balls

Chai energy balls are made with dates, nuts, nut butter, chai spices and coconut oil. These one bite delights will...

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Pistachio, Carrot and Almond Cake

Pistachio carrot and almond cake is like a carrot cake but even better. It is gluten free and substitutes ground...

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Chocolate Madeleines

Madeleines, either plain or chocolate madeleines, are small shell shaped French buttery sponge cakes. The French eat these petite cakes...

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Chocolate Fudge Sauce

The chocolate fudge sauce at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan is renowned. In any given season, the hotel...

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