Pumpkin Flan Cake with Maple Brown Butter Glaze comprises a tender pumpkin cake layer, a custardy flan layer, a custardy flan layer, and a sweet-nutty-buttery glaze. A garnish of salted pecans provides a deliciously unexpected contrast to the sweetness of the cake. The way my husband and our neighbor went at the glaze on this cake was like a scene from National Geographic. You’d think they …
Donut Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
Take regular chocolate chip cookies to the next level with donut shaped cookies glazed with melted chocolate and coated with finely chopped nuts. Happy June, everyone! Do you have any great summer plans —a family reunion, a beach vacation, a tropical getaway, a theme park destination, a trip to the mountains, or a staycation? Whatever they may be, I hope you have loads of fun and …
Last-Minute Sweet Ideas for the Holidays
It is crunch time! I just got done finalizing my food list for the festivities later on this week. How about you? If you are looking for last-minute dessert ideas for the holidays, here are a few from this blog that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Many of us can not make S’mores by the campfire this time of year, but we can have it in the …
Cranberry Mashed Potatoes
Put a delicious and unique spin on your mashed potato with Cranberry Mashed Potatoes this holiday season. They are festive and creamy with a slight hint of tartness and sweetness. Give them a try! I am excited! Godt.no, Norway’s biggest food website, featured my Bread Bowl Hamburger Stew in its article on bread bowl recipes this past week. It was a nice surprise when they …
Carrots and Turnips with Honey Pecans
Carrots and turnips is a great side dish for the holidays. This version is topped with honey and butter-coated pecans. It is a crowd-friendly vegetarian side dish and completes any fall, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner menu. This recipe was originally posted on 11/3/2014 and was updated with new images and added content on 10/5/2024. Hope you all had a good weekend! I spent mine being …
Chocolate Crepe Cake with Pumpkin Mascarpone Cream Filling
Chocolate Crepe Cake with Pumpkin Mascarpone Cream Filling is a beautiful addition to any fall or holiday dessert table. It’s covered with chocolate glaze and candied pecans. October marks this blog’s second birthday! Yeah!!! I made this crepe cake just for the special occasion. This creation is not only a thing of beauty but also tastes heavenly. It is my kind of cake—sweet but not …