Chocolate Pecan Torte and Gold Brick Eggs
I’d been making Jim Dodge’s Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Torte for many years, when it dawned on me how much his torte (being chock full of pecans) is like New Orleans’ beloved Gold Bricks.
read moreBrunching at Commander’s Palace – and Their Bread Pudding Soufflé
Every visitor to New Orleans should experience dining at Commander’s Palace. I was lucky enough to brunch there a couple of weekends ago, where my dining companion had the famous Bread Pudding Soufflé fro dessert.
read moreFrench Apple Tart
This simple yet scrumptious French Apple Tart is not too sweet, and not too tart -it’s just right.
read moreMaple Cream Profiteroles with Their Holiday Caps
Classic profiteroles (aka Cream Puffs) get dressed up for the holidays with Maple Cream and Caramelized Sugar “Caps”
read morePear and Spice Sour Cream Coffee Cake
The best Sour Cream Coffee Cake, dressed up with pears and spice.
read moreBread Pudding with Sautéed Pears for Fall
Here I am demoing Bread Pudding with Sautéed Pears on Daytime TV!
read moreLoving Baking More Than Anything
This wonderful Lemon Pound Cake is adapted from a recipe by baker and cookbook author, par excellence, Flo Braker.
read moreBread Pudding with Sautéed Peaches – or Pears
Bread Pudding, the quintessential New Orleans dessert, gets paired with Sauteed Peaches or Pears for late summer into fall.
read moreA Special Farewell Party for Justin
This Chocolate Fudge Cake with Caramel Sea Salt Buttercream was a special request from a very special kid for his big farewell party.
read moreOrange Ginger Florentines with Aunt Leticia’s Pineapple Sherbet
I got to share one of my favorite cookies, Orange Ginger Florentines, along with Aunt Leticia’s PIneapple Sherbet on San Diego LIve!
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