A classic fruit layer bar that highlights rich fig filling.
Archive | Desserts
Coffee Jelly
coffee “jelly”, a light summer dessert. coffee jelly: “jelly” is a British term for a gelatin dessert – mine is flavored with coffee, almonds and lemon – swirled with whipped cream.
Ida’s Cherry Cake
Simple recipe for an old-fashioned cherry cake.
Rita’s Brownies
A foolproof recipe for homemade brownies, with a story about friends trading recipes.
Blackberry Tart
Simple but elegant, a fresh blackberry tart with a puff pastry crust.
Balsamic Strawberries, A Simple Spring Dessert
Macerating spring strawberries in balsamic vinegar for a simple, elegant dessert.
French Lemon Yogurt Cake
A lemon yogurt cake, inspired by my French landlady, so many years ago.
Grandma’s Recipe of the Month: Meyer Lemon Custard Soufflé
My grandmother’s lemon pudding cake recipe, an old family favorite, updated using Meyer lemons.