Now we know you don’t really need a reason to indulge, but it’s Pi Day, so why not treat yourself for the occasion? From creamy dreamy coconut to a truly Texan Frito pie, celebrate the day as big and as bold as the mathematical constant itself. Find the recipes here!
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8 Super-Chocolatey Desserts to Woo Your Valentine
What better way to show your affection than with a decadent chocolate dessert? From a dense, fudgy tart to super-easy homemade truffles, we have something for every chocolate lover (and every level cook). These special desserts are guaranteed to win over your Valentine. Peanut Butter Cup Brownies When talking about perfect pairs, peanut butter + […]
8 Gorgeous Summer Cakes
Throw an elegant end-of-summer party with one of these gorgeous, fruit-forward cakes as the centerpiece. Be it peaches, cherries or berries, these colorful, juicy fruits are all you need to turn a cake into something striking and special
7 Fruit Desserts to Make this Summer
If there’s any reason to turn your oven on this summer, it’s to bake gorgeous summer fruits into show-stopping desserts. Buttery, flaky and crispy, there is nothing better than a crumble or galette fresh from the oven and dripping with sweet fruit juices.
Strawberry Sweets & Treats
Sunshine and juicy strawberries go hand-in-hand! These ruby red beauties are a perennial favorite of ours, over and above a sure bet for spring cuisine down south. Lighten up the last part of your meal with some ‘berry’ good desserts…
Apple Cider Caramels
It’s Fall, Y’all! What better way to capture the season than through desserts using all the flavors of autumn? These Apple Cider Caramels are a sweet way to get a taste of apple cider and caramel in every bite…
Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Zenkichi
Take a detour out of the Manhattan borough for an evening and cross the bridge into Brooklyn. In the heart of the Williamsburg area, you’ll find Zenkichi Modern Japanese Brasserie. This is an authentic experience that will take you beyond the sushi and yakitori. It’s sure to top any dinner you’ll try on your trip.
S’Mores Cupcake Recipe from Gigi’s!
Move over cookies! Cupcakes are the new holiday dessert star! The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a heaping helping of sweets.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Revealed!
This year, give your oven a break and let some of the top cupcakeries in town do all the baking! Cakes and cookies are desserts of decades past. Cupcakes are the new holiday party dessert.
I’m Passionate About This Panna Cotta!
Feel the passion this Valentine’s Day, thanks to the good folks at Olivette at The Houstonian. Their Passion Fruit Panna Cotta was a sensational hit last year. I don’t often eat dessert unless it’s chocolate, but I have to say this one gives chocolate a run for its money! The zesty, exotic flavor blew me away. Watch how it came together in the video above. It’s surprisingly easy to prepare.
You deserve Aldaco’s desserts
La maestra, Blanca Aldaco is a true culinary innovator. Her desserts are simply to die for! Did you know that it was Blanca herself that brought the recipe for traditional tres leches cake to San Antonio?? How cool is that!
Double dip with Trentino Gelato
I scream, you scream…wow, we ALL scream for ice cream! And the sizzling summer heat only supports our cause. But this is no ordinary frozen treat! Meet Marcelo Kreindel, the “gelato master” of Trentino Gelato.
Crème bruleé with caramelized bananas
This is so easy to make! What a dish from Chef Byron Bergeron of the Fig Tree. The best part is that you can buy a pre-made Crème Brulee from H-E-B or Central Market, and then dress it up with these caramelized bananas.
The ‘Icing’ on the cupcake
Colorful cupcakes of every kind…that taste as good as they look! ‘Icing’ is a fun bakery, started by three high school friends. They met up at high school reunion a few years back and discovered they all loved to bake…and Icing was born! They’ve taken family recipes and many others and come up with some truly unique cupcakes for children’s parties, weddings and corporate events.
Gruene Door’s award-winning lemon tart
This delicious lemony delight was voted one of San Antonio’s TOP TEN desserts in the San Antonio Express News. The Gruene Door next door to historic Gruene in New Braunfels is a wonderful restaurant with some really nice folks like the pastry chef who agreed to share her award winning recipe with you.
