Desserts - The Perfect End for a Perfect Meal
Desserts are the last word in a meal. And the last word matters because if you remember nothing else from a debate or lecture you remember the last word (in fact, in ancient Greece the last word was highly prized). Check out some of these recipes for winning a culinary detate; or at least ending on a sweet note.
Great Summer Desserts
In the summer we look for cool desserts, light desserts, or - for picnics and cookouts - portable desserts. I've gathered some summer dessert recipes here, from ice cream to cookies, that are guaranteed to hit the spot this summer.
In the summer we look for cool desserts, light desserts, or - for picnics and cookouts - portable desserts. I've gathered some summer dessert recipes here, from ice cream to cookies, that are guaranteed to hit the spot this summer.
Sangria Granita: Something Special
This sangria granita (Italian Ice) recipe is delightfully cool, light and refreshing. Best of all it's relatively low in calories. Makes 2 cups.
This sangria granita (Italian Ice) recipe is delightfully cool, light and refreshing. Best of all it's relatively low in calories. Makes 2 cups.
Blueberry Ice Cream
This recipe for blueberry ice cream is simple and delicious. A great treat that can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries. Makes 1 quart.
This recipe for blueberry ice cream is simple and delicious. A great treat that can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries. Makes 1 quart.
Ranger Cookies - Fresh from the 50s
Ranger Cookies have long been a favorite of mine. This recipe for ranger cookies makes 15 large cookies or 3 dozen small cookies.
Ranger Cookies have long been a favorite of mine. This recipe for ranger cookies makes 15 large cookies or 3 dozen small cookies.
Buttermilk/Pineapple Sorbet: The Perfect Summer Dessert
This Buttermilk/Pineapple Sorbet is wonderfully fresh and a perfect end to meals consisting of grilled steak, smoked ribs, or fried chicken. <i>Serves 4 - 6.</i>
This Buttermilk/Pineapple Sorbet is wonderfully fresh and a perfect end to meals consisting of grilled steak, smoked ribs, or fried chicken. <i>Serves 4 - 6.</i>
Strawberry Shortcake: Kicking Strawberry Shortcake up a Notch
Is there anyone who doesn't love strawberry shortcake? This recipe incorporates Fra Angelica and hazlenut flour to take an old favorite to new levels. Serves 4.
Is there anyone who doesn't love strawberry shortcake? This recipe incorporates Fra Angelica and hazlenut flour to take an old favorite to new levels. Serves 4.
Pineapple/Lime Tart
In this recipe for a Pineapple/Lime Tart the pineapple and lime complement each other beautifully, the mascarpone is a wonderfully rich base, and the puff pastry makes it easy. Serves 2 - 4.
In this recipe for a Pineapple/Lime Tart the pineapple and lime complement each other beautifully, the mascarpone is a wonderfully rich base, and the puff pastry makes it easy. Serves 2 - 4.
Applesauce Cookies - A Deliciously Spicy Treat
As a rule, I'm not a huge cookie fan, but I am a huge picnic fan and cookies can't be matched as a dessert to take on picnics. These Applesauce Cookies are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable.
As a rule, I'm not a huge cookie fan, but I am a huge picnic fan and cookies can't be matched as a dessert to take on picnics. These Applesauce Cookies are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable.
Apple Crisp - A Great Weeknight Dessert
Apple crisps (and fruit crisps in general) are among my favorite desserts. Crisps are quick to prepare, can be made with apples, blueberries, peaches, or almost any other fruit that's handy, including frozen fruit. Serves 2.
Apple crisps (and fruit crisps in general) are among my favorite desserts. Crisps are quick to prepare, can be made with apples, blueberries, peaches, or almost any other fruit that's handy, including frozen fruit. Serves 2.
Blood Orange Pots de Creme
Pots de Crème are deliciously rich and decadent desserts. This version based on blood oranges and has a beautiful Valentine's Day pink hue.
Pots de Crème are deliciously rich and decadent desserts. This version based on blood oranges and has a beautiful Valentine's Day pink hue.
Raspberry Trifle
Here's a quick and easy trifle recipe featuring raspberries. You might consider replacing the sherry that's called for with Amaretto. Serves 2.
Here's a quick and easy trifle recipe featuring raspberries. You might consider replacing the sherry that's called for with Amaretto. Serves 2.
Baked Bananas With Brown Sugar
Bananas are baked with butter and brown sugar, and an easy dessert for banana lovers. Serves 2.
Bananas are baked with butter and brown sugar, and an easy dessert for banana lovers. Serves 2.