Desserts & Pastry

Back in the 1970’s and 80’s, the rich and visually impressive dessert, baked Alaska was all the rage at fancy dinner parties and luxurious cruise ship voyages. Disco, shoulder pads, and baked Alaska…ah, I can almost hear Barry White playing over the blue eye shadow and flashy colors.   But I digress… Like many things in pop culture, baked Alaska had its day in the sun and for whatever reason, it went out of style. The trend may have come to an end, but if you’re like me, the craving for layers of texture and the warm toasting of the...

These dense brownies are definitely a freakin’ and peakin’ diversion from the norm. The deep layers of mystic chocolate ecstasy will make you scream, “Oooh Baby!”   The key to making this a sensual success is to use a good quality chocolate that is at least 64%+ chocolate. The following are all wonderful options: Valrhona Scharffen Berger Lindt Excellence Ghirardelli Callebaut Additionally, Saigon cinnamon really sets these brownies off with superior flavor and aroma. And the Latino kiss to this brownie is the ancho chili powder and smoked hot paprika. The earthy malt flavoring lends a subtle yeasty/sourdough taste that softens the heat...

Killer Hot Fudge Sauce! This is a recipe for Killer Hot Fudge Sauce that is easy, peasy to make. The trick is you must, Must use good Chocolate!  OMG, I use this Killer Hot Fudge Sauce over my Texas Vanilla Ice Cream Pecan Balls. Add it to an ice cream shake or topping for pound cake! Put this Killer Hot Fudge Sauce in Mason Jars, tie a bow around it, and give as a gift! Your friends will be smiling ear to ear…I guarantee! Makes 2- 12 oz Mason Jars [ingredients title=”Equipment”] 1  Medium/large mixing bowl 3 Qt. Heavy sauce pan Chef Knife...

Ok, gather around, wee Lads and Lassies, it’s St. Paddy’s Day! You recall the Leprechaun’s ways of deviance, don’t you? They want to beat the Irishman’s way to “The Pot of Gold”.   So be quick and be true to your step on the blarney stone. Let the Irish cream and eggs dictate the sensual flavor of this custard in this St. Paddy’s Day Irish Soda Bread pudding. Don’t forget the Irish Whiskey-Brown Sugar Sauce. And open your eyes to the 24K edible gold garnishing. WooHoo! You truly will beat the little green bastards to the gold! Let your hair flow...