November 17, 2023
Dutch Apple Cake
This very simple, very tasty dessert is a depression-era product. Times were difficult in the South during the Great Depression, but if you had butter and eggs you could make
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July 4, 2023
Peach Gelato
Consider Peach Gelato a virtual holiday. Short of traveling to Italy, authentic gelato often is out of reach. However, with the right equipment and approaches, you will be pleased with
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November 1, 2022
Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
Homemade Butterscotch Sauce is worth the minor effort involved. Real Scotch gives the sauce a beautiful deep taste. The first time I made butterscotch, I could only think to myself,
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September 16, 2022
French Lemon Tart (Tarte Au Citron)
How do you know you have arrived in Paris? You have arrived in Paris if you can walk into a patisserie and get a fabulous French Lemon Tart. Tarte Au
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September 1, 2022
Fresh Fig and Apple Cake
A Fresh Fig and Apple Cake is the solution to a quandary. Late summer brings figs to the markets. At the same time, fall apples begin to appear. Combining the
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November 19, 2021
Southern Pecan Tart Recipe
Traditions remain, but times change. While the love of Southern Pecan Pie remains, the lighter taste of Pecan Tart fits today’s appetites. This Southern Pecan tart is derived from the
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August 3, 2021
Blackberry Dump Cobbler
In the Southern hierarchy of fruit Cobblers, the dump cobbler may be the lowest of the art form. But it doesn’t stop it from being delicious and should bear no
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April 1, 2021
Chambord Chocolate Mousse
I have developed a Chambord Chocolate Mousse recipe that is a variation of Julia Child’s famous Chocolate Mousse. “Why address this almost perfect recipe?”, you might ask. First, I think
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December 24, 2020
Authentic Lemon Gelato
Good gelato is a great ending to an Italian meal. Authentic lemon gelato fits that requirement. Light, fresh, and tangy — just what you need if the main course is
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November 13, 2020
Banana Gelato with Chocolate Chips and Pecans
Banana bread is not the only use for ripe bananas. Consider banana gelato with chocolate chips and pecans. With the right equipment and some secrets, you can come pretty close
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