“Tall and light-as-air, this three-layer chiffon cake is a strawberry lover’s delight. There are three pounds of berries sandwiched between its layers, mixed into the ethereal whipped frosting, and in a sugar-dusted pile on top.”
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Cloud 10 Creamery’s Ice-Cold Treats
In the Houston area, you need to stop in at Cloud 10 Creamery. Calories don’t count here! They take their ice cream to the next level with these custom treats that are large enough to share.
Kiran’s Pineapple Infused Vodka with Vanilla Beans
Wow! What a good balance between sweet and sour. The vanilla beans adds another layer of flavor. Enjoy!
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.
Terrace Grill’s Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding
Here’s an utterly A-list dessert for you and your fellow party goers this holiday season. Stay warm and feel satisfied with this devilishly delicious Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding from my friends at the Terrace Grill, located at the fabulous Riven Rock Ranch resort in Comfort.
Orange Cream Filled French Toast
We recently spent a few days in heaven – a little slice of heaven in Sonoma called Occidental. It’s an incredibly beautiful area – only about 8 miles from the ocean and nestled in the rolling wine country hills. We stayed in a delightful B&B called the Inn at Occidental
Les Dames’ coffee cake muffins
These muffins are a sort of individual streusel-topped sour cream coffee cake. Delicious!
Eggnog Tiramisu
Once you’ve tried ‘eggnog’ tiramisu you may never go back to the original style of tiramisu.
Chocolate Cassata Cake
Dark, rich chocolate and orange complement each other so well. This delicious recipe comes for a website called Buttery Books.
Chef Michael’s Perfect Holiday Pie
Chef Michael Flores has come up with a delicious and easy pie…that might just make everyone at your holiday table happy. It’s a pumpkin-chocolate-walnut(or pecan) pie…to satisfy just about every taste.
Biga’s Scallops on Cheesy Grits
Leave it to Chef and owner Bruce Auden of Biga on the Banks to create a symphony of flavors for your tastebuds. This scallops dish with a jerk seasoning and pineapple salsa is delicious.
Biga on the Banks Sticky Toffee Pudding
This is THE signature dessert at Biga on the Banks. Chef Bruce Auden gave me the incredible recipe, which I understand was inspired by his mother.
Overnight Coffee Cake from Salvestrin Winery
I just discovered this delicious coffee cake while shooting video in Napa. We stayed at a delightful B&B run by Salvestrin Wineries, which by the way, makes some wonderful wines. This delicious coffee cake was served at breakfast. I asked the creator, Anita Bishop, for the recipe and violå–here it is. The beauty of this […]
Overnight Oatmeal with Bananas, Blueberries & Pecans
Did you know more oatmeal is consumed in January than any other month? And that’s a good thing – because oatmeal can help lower cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease. It tastes pretty good too! This recipe is simple – just mix the ingredients the night before, and serve cold or warm […]
Papouli’s Aegean Island Honey Puffs
In a stainless steel mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and beat with a fork until all lumps are blended and the dough has a firm consistency (similar to thick pancake batter). Do not over beat. Let dough set for 5 minutes uncovered in refrigerator if to be used immediately. Keep unused dough refrigerated. Throw out […]
