Blog Archives for tag vanilla extract

‘Hibiscus Panna Cotta’

I’ve never met a panna cotta I didn’t adore.  The classic Italian dessert comes together with such ease and can… Continue reading »

‘Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée’

Crème brûlées are one of my favorite desserts for their decadence, their versatility, and their simplicity.  Basically a baked custard,… Continue reading »

‘Almond Pancakes’

One of my husband’s favorite flavor profiles is anything almond.  Everything from French pastries to a handful of smoked almonds as a… Continue reading »

Blueberry-Almond French Toast

French toast, also known as pain perdu in France, is a wonderful and decadent way to use up those extra… Continue reading »

‘Orange-Scented Almond & Olive Oil Muffins’

Perfectly sweet and super moist, these orange & almond flavored muffins are some of the best morning treats out there. … Continue reading »

‘Viennese Iced Coffee’

 A lightly sweetened iced coffee is a treat that I crave on those scorching summer afternoons.  This version, based on… Continue reading »

Panna Cotta Tart with Pomegranate Sauce

 Hands down, my favorite desserts in the world include anything custard-based.  Crème brulee? Oui.  Rice pudding?  Oui Oui.  Crème caramel?… Continue reading »

Stracciatella Semifreddo

Two of the most delightful Italian words combined into one over-the-top dessert—stracciatella (or chocolate chip-studded gelato, and my Sister Mary… Continue reading »

Coconut Cream Parfait

Think of this dreamy dessert as a personal-sized coconut cream pie.  (One of my favorite all time desserts and also,… Continue reading »

La Frolla

These tasty, crescent-moon shaped pastries really hit the spot; whether you enjoy them for breakfast with a piping hot mug… Continue reading »