Desserts & Pastry

These deliciously cute Pumpkin Spice Donut Bread Puddings glazed with Salted Caramel will definitely put you on the pastry rock star list! A “Must Have” on your next dessert buffet… Who would think…that stale, hard donuts are the bomb? Oh baby, in a bread pudding they are revived to their glorious rich, heavenly state of deliciousness! I talk about this and more recipes on the Fox19 Morning Show. You can watch that segment here. When I discovered these adorable Simply Baked paper baking cups by Christy Designs, I could not wait to use them.  Bread pudding is one of the easiest desserts you...

Our holiday feast has officially been hacked! If you missed any of these secrets, tips, and tricks, check them out below…   Holiday Meal Hacks to Fast Track Your Feast Appetizers, Soups and Salads Side Dishes The Main Meat Event And that means, it’s time for dessert. As always, the best way to hack your way out of cooking is to purchase your contribution to the feast, but if you want to short cut a freshly baked dessert, I’ve got just the recipes for you. No matter if you buy or bake, I recommend varying your dessert options between fruit...

Step out of your comfort zone and try this possibility for you next fruit/nut bread               My Caribbean Roasted Yellow Pepper Slather contains mangos and bananas with a touch of habanero…perfect to add to a nut bread for toasting or a base under coconut ice cream. You may just like it TOO much!   Serves 4-6 Equipment: Standing or hand mixer with bowl Medium mixing bowl Sifter for dry ingredients Measuring cups and spoons Loaf pan (10x5x3), non stick   Ingredients: 1/2 C          Butter (4 ounces) 1 C             Sugar 3 lg             Eggs, beaten 9 oz            Chef Gerrie’s...

Oh…baby, you can’t “Beet” this True Red Velvet Bundt cake for moist and delicious flavor in every bite. Don’t be turned off by the mention of beets! It’s the secret what makes this delicious red velvet bundt cake so moist and delicious. One pan and one icing – how user-friendly is that! And it has a hole in the middle to hold extra stuff (My Big Fat Greek Wedding…anybody? ANYBODY??) The White Chocolate Icing…forget about it! Not really, it takes this cake over the top. And the secret ingredient to get this baby to slip right out of those elaborate Nordic Ware Bundt...