Category: Dessert
Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?
Why is Red Velvet Cake red? Blame it on the anthocyanin that is found in natural cocoa, but blame the artificial aspect of it on the Adams Extract & Spice Company. Or, if you're fancy, blame the Wald... Read More
Trifle Improv 3
Martha Stewart's coming over, and you polished off your croquembouche this morning for breakfast. All you've got is some Red Velvet brownies that are too dry to serve. Or maybe some leftover cheesecak... Read More
Trifle Improv 2
Angel food, brownies, pound cake, cheesecake: any of these can make a good foundation for a trifle. This is especially true for dry, over-baked, cakes. This post chronicles an improvisation that turne... Read More
Trifle Improv 1
Take a little bit of leftover cake, add whipped cream and a custard, lemon curd, or pudding, you whip up from scratch, and you can do a to-die-for trifle improv. ... Read More
No-Bake Cheesecake
Cream cheese and Cool Whip (or whipped cream) form the foundation of this easy dessert recipe. Does it qualify as baking if you don't have to put this cheesecake in the oven? I'm going to say yes.... Read More
Graham Cracker Crust
Whether you're baking a pie or a cheesecake, or interested in more muscular triceps, this graham cracker crust recipe is an easy way to start.... Read More
Fruit Strudel Cookies
An old-world, old-fashioned cookie recipe. Wonderful for Christmas, but suitable for any time you want to brighten the cold, dark days of winter. Olive oil enriches the pastry. Raisins, apples, apric... Read More