Crème fraîche is the sophisticated French cousin of sour cream. Its texture is smoother and the flavor subtler, not quite so sour, but still a bit sharp. It is simple to make and requires only two ingredients, so it is no wonder it is a staple in most French kitchens and a must have for pastry chefs. [...]
This perfect blueberry muffin recipe is light, fluffy and bursting with blueberries.
Monday is the beginning of Passover. I love this holiday for the ritual, the gathering of wonderful people and the challenge to come up with new desserts worthy of the day. This cake was inspired by a conversation I had with Deb Perelman about Dobos Tortes, which is a cake made up of many layers [...]
These cupcakes taste just like a Thin Mint and the green frosting make them perfect for St. Paddy’s Day.
Peanut butter and jelly gets a grown up spin with this Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake recipe.
As bosc pears ripen the texture is as soft as a ripe banana, so I got the idea of making my banana bread recipe with chunks of pear. I added a bit of homemade granola, instead of the toasted coconut I usually put in the banana bread. It is essentially the same recipe, but the result is [...]
Looking for an easy gift idea? Cooking Channel’s recipe for Chocolate-Covered Toffee is just the ticket. A touch of coffee in the toffee balances out the sweetness.
Get Cooking Channel’s spin on the Rice Krispies Treats recipe — Compost Crispy Treats for Valentine’s Day. These heart-shaped treats are perfect for the holiday.
The color of this cake alone is enough to bring me great joy on a dreary day. The ruby top is a mixture of tart cranberries and sweet raspberries. Raspberries both sweeten the cake and also create a luscious texture. I personally love the tartness of cranberries alone, but they have so much natural pectin [...]
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