eat dessert first
It’s 90°F in the shade and I just can’t bring myself to fire up the oven today. So, the only reasonable thing to do is make a 4th of July Baked Alaska with homemade ice cream and top it with flaming meringue. If you don’t want to make your own […]
I wait all winter long for the rhubarb to pop up, signaling spring has arrived. Then, way too fast, the precious plants are bolting and done for the season. In a panic I pick all the rhubarb from my dad’s garden to bake it and freeze the stalks for a […]
This Strawberry Rhubarb Fool Cheesecake was a happy mistake. You know how they say you learn from your failures? Well, I was going for a tourteau fromage and it went wrong in a big way.
Charlotte Royale is a gorgeous and regal dessert. The surprisingly simple recipe features a domed sponge cake with a filling. The classic version features Bavarian creme, but I added a strawberry coulis for extra flair! The truth is, the last time I made a Strawberry Charlotte Royale was in culinary […]
This is my homemade version of a 1960s dessert. The original strawberry cheesecake recipe could have been found on Strawberry Jell-O package or Cool Whip containers. This is a homemade version that is just five simple ingredients and requires no baking. I thought the packaged version was brilliant, despite the fact […]
This strawberry rhubarb pie combines two of the best early summer flavors into one classic pie. The lattice crust is easier than it looks and makes for a beautiful summer dessert! It is rhubarb season and I am doing my very best to use it in as many desserts as I […]
This strawberry shortcake recipe is made using my scone dough. It creates a perfect cake for fresh strawberries and whipped cream to create a simple and delicious homemade strawberry shortcake. You get the same flaky layers as with a biscuit dough, but the scones add a fun little twist on […]
Why bother with homemade Jello? It’s easy to make, tastes great and is made from simple ingredients. This recipe is strawberry, but you can make yours with all kinds of flavors! Jell-O always seemed a bit like magic to me. Add water to the brightly colored, sugary powder and in […]
On mother’s day, I personally think there should be over-the-top displays of appreciation and beauty. This will come in the form of children helping their mom plant flowers in the garden, cleaning the garage, a foot massage, a favorite meal (basically anything cooked by someone else) and, of course, a […]
It’s hard to find a better summer treat than strawberry ice cream. As always, bonus points for fresh strawberries, but you can get the wonderful summer flavor from store bought, too. Last weekend my folks presented me with a container of fresh strawberries they picked up at an Amish Farmers’ […]
There is really nothing better than the combo of sweet berries and tart rhubarb. This strawberry rhubarb crips is an easy way to combine these two early summer favors. This is a strawberry-rhubarb crisp I created years ago for or Cooking Channel Weekend Baking post. If you are one who […]
(Jars of Plum jelly and Peach-Raspberry jam) I’ve come to understand that the key to really great jam is a good dose of humor and a dash of sass! No one better to have taught me this lesson than the blue ribbon jam lady Barb Schaller. She does magic with […]