Cooking Category: Desserts
White Stilton Mango and Ginger Cheese
May 23, 2013
I am always on the lookout for new things to try, new things to taste. I always say to not settle for the same old cheese. Branch out and try sometime new. You’ll never…
Habichuelas Con Dulce {Sweet Cream of Beans}
May 7, 2013
Habichuelas Con Dulce is one of the iconic dishes of the Dominican Republic. It is made during Lent most of the time, but if you really enjoy dessert, you can make it all year…
Caramelized Tangelo Peel
April 2, 2013
As I mentioned on my last recipe, I am on a roll with tangelos. This was my last batch. I made this recipe intended for my Citrus Panna Cotta With Tangelo Supremes recipe. Instead…
Citrus Panna Cotta With Tangelo Supremes
March 28, 2013
I have been making recipes with tangelos since February, at the peak of their season. This panna cotta can be made with any citrus fruit of your choice. I am in such a roll…
Molten Chocolate Cake With Swiss Meringue
February 26, 2013
Molten chocolate cakes or lava cakes are served in restaurants everywhere. The combination of the chocolate cake itself and the soft center is phenomenal for chocolate lovers out there. My recipe is not…
Strawberry Coulis
December 18, 2012
To me, sauces are everything. They could make any dish pop. When it comes to flavors in pastry, strawberry takes the cake. I’m going to use this coulis for a drink called “Lava…
Dulce de Leche Cortada
October 11, 2012
Dulce de Leche Cortada means Sweet Curdled Milk. It is a traditional Dominican dessert and a very popular one. The key is to use an aluminum pot. If you use a pot of a…
Apple Butter
August 10, 2012
I just purchased a slow cooker. I have never owned one before and now that I do, I kind of like it. It comes in handy. This is the first recipe that I did…
Lavender Panna Cotta
July 5, 2012
Lavender is a flowering plant from the mint family. Many people think immediately about oils, candles and soap when they hear the word “lavender”. Lavender lends a floral taste to most dishes. It goes…
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day Today we celebrate our independence from Great Britain. It is a special occasion. Celebrate it with your loved ones. The concept of making a cake with a vegetable is not…
Mixed Berry Jam
May 28, 2012
Berries are abundant and affordable these days. There is nothing better than sugar-free homemade jam. Imagine yourself eating warm bread with jam served with freshly squeezed orange juice. Sounds like heaven to me. This…
Flan
May 7, 2012
Today was my last day in school for the semester. As I look through my video files, I happened to see one of the trial shoots I did in my kitchen for a web…
How To Temper Chocolate
April 11, 2012
Wouldn’t it be awesome to enjoy chocolate covered strawberries without paying a high price for them? This post is just about that. This dessert can be done in less than 7 minutes. So let’s…
Vanilla Panna Cotta With Strawberry Coulis
March 30, 2012
This is a classic dessert that takes less than 5 minutes to make. Since it is served chilled, it is perfect for the warm weather approaching us. Bon Appétit!
Vanilla Panna Cotta With Strawberry Gelée
March 30, 2012
A second version of panna cotta, using the same ingredients as the Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis, but with a different presentation. This is a classic dessert that takes less than 5…
Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Cookie
March 23, 2012
Meyer lemons have a sweeter taste than a regular lemon. It is still acidic, but yet gentle, making it the perfect partner for rosemary. They both give a nice flavor to the dough. …
Green Tea Crème Brûlée
March 15, 2012
Crème Brûlée is one of the most famous French desserts out there. It never goes out of style and you can make it your own with the base recipe. This version is made with…
Pâte Sucrée
October 17, 2011
As we entered the fall season, we see different varieties of apples from Granny Smiths to Red Delicious being up for picking. Each variety has its own unique flavor. Apples are one of those…
Pots de Crème With Fresh Fruits
July 13, 2011
Pots de Crème is a classic French dessert. My version has a hint of alcohol since I used homemade vanilla extract, which you can learn how to make it here. You can accompany this…
Blackberry Coulis
May 25, 2011
Coulis is a thick sauce created with fruit puree. I use coulis for many of my desserts like Lemon Tart. For this tart, I usually use strawberry or raspberry coulis. You can have fun…
Lemon Tart – Tarte Au Citron
April 6, 2011
I should go to a Lemon Tart Rehab, if there is such place. Why? Because that is what I was told. By who? My classmates. Yes, I love this tart. It is tangy. The…
Swiss Meringues For Valentine’s
February 7, 2011
Before I decided to go to culinary school, I had the idea/bad-experience/perception that meringues were hard to make. I tried to make it when I was young so many times because I love cakes…
French Vanilla Lover
July 4, 2010
What do you do when someone stops by your house without any prior notice and you don’t have any dessert ready to serve? Be creative and invent something. Well, that’s why I did when…
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