Accident in a French hotel turns the dessert world upside-down

The origins of tarte Tatin can be traced to two French sisters, Carolina and Stephanie Tatin, who lived in Lamotte-Beuvron, a small rural town in the Loire Valley of France. [Read more…]

She bath’d with roses red and violets blew,

And all the sweetest flowres, that in the forrest grew.”

– Edmund Spenser’s “The Faerie Queene,” 1590

This velvety dessert is a perfect end to a romantic dinner

February is the month of love and romance, with Valentine’s Day being the pinnacle. On Valentine’s Day, we rekindle the flames of passion, reconfirm our love, or start up a new romance, with lovely handwritten cards, poems of the heart, red roses, Champagne, elegant dinners out and, of course, decadent desserts. Try out this sexy red number to light the fire of desire. [Read more…]

Baking this cake offers a sweet lesson in science

One of the great pleasures of baking is coming across a recipe you’ve never tried, giving it a shot and being really pleased with the results. [Read more…]

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

This party season, serve these perfectly portioned desserts

They’re less daunting than fudge or divinity and perfect for people seeking some portion control. Hand pies, also called pocket pies, are perfect for holiday parties. [Read more…]

This Southern favorite is an antidote to pumpkin overdose

November is typically Pumpkin-Flavored Everything Month. But if you’re a Southern boy like me, your taste may run more in the sweet potato vein. [Read more…]

Photo by Stuart Villanueva

There’s a light side to this big, fat Greek dessert

This tasty Greek dessert, known as karithopita, is a moist walnut cake traditionally soaked in syrup, making it very rich. Without the syrup, however, it’s very light and can be served with a fruit compote or a little sweetened yogurt. [Read more…]

It looks like a cookie, but is it?

Is it a cookie or a brownie? When it tastes this good, who cares? This double chocolate cookie has a texture similar to a brownie, offering the best of both worlds. [Read more…]

Fruit and wine make for simple, yet complex dessert

What do you get when you pair a pared pear and wine? A wonderfully complex tasting dessert. [Read more…]

Fireworks and homemade ice cream go together on a Texas Fourth of July

Homemade ice cream on the Fourth of July is a Texas tradition, but not everyone has an ice cream maker. [Read more…]

Sweeten your party with this citrus sensation

Summer is here and the heat calls for lighter flavors. Bakers naturally turn to citrus for hot-weather desserts, which will ensure your barbecue or boil ends on a sweet note. [Read more…]