Don’t laugh, but I have just discovered Labneh. It has several other spellings like labni, or kefir cheese. But I was not familiar with it. Then while watching a cooking show where the chef was using Lebni/Lebheh she said it is like Greek yogurt but taken one step further; … [Read more...] about Labneh Tart
Dessert
BRÛLÉED PLUMS WITH BRANDY CUSTARD
When I found these Very Cherry Plums I knew they were going to make a delicious dessert. I decided to make Brûléed Plums with Brandy Custard. … [Read more...] about BRÛLÉED PLUMS WITH BRANDY CUSTARD
Cherry Clafoutis
It is cherry season – please make a Cherry Clafoutis. You can make a Cherry Clafoutis in a non-metal pan, or like I did in individual ovenproof ramekins. Butter, then sugar pan/ramekins, line the bottom with cherries, pour the batter over the cherries and bake. The ingredients … [Read more...] about Cherry Clafoutis
Vanilla Pudding with Almond Cookie Crumble
While in the Bay Area, before I fell sick we went to a bakery. They had the best almond cookies. I wish I had their recipe, but they were not budging. I understand completely. So what to do? I went to the Google. I was so sure that I found the recipe, but it was not the one. … [Read more...] about Vanilla Pudding with Almond Cookie Crumble
Apple Sharlotka
For those of you that have company coming, and maybe they are not fond of pumpkin or they are simply pumpkined out, may I suggest a delicious apple cake. I happened upon a Russian Grandmother’s cake called Apple Sharlotka. I read that it is a common cake and easily put together. … [Read more...] about Apple Sharlotka
Mocha Cream Hazelnut Torte
Ever since I made the Roasted Butternut Squash With Browned Butter and Hazelnuts I thought there must be a better way to remove those darn stubborn skins from hazelnuts. I had roasted them in the oven and then while still hot rubbed them in a towel until the skin came off. Well … [Read more...] about Mocha Cream Hazelnut Torte
Génoise A Party Cake
I have been derailed several times this year; the latest is/was an air conditioner problem. It always seems to take me a couple tries before I get things worked out. Does that happen to you? The repairman came, we thought he had it fixed, but apparently not. He said he would come … [Read more...] about Génoise A Party Cake
Strawberry Galette
Finally, it’s strawberry season. I don’t think it is a coincidence that peak season for strawberries and Mothers’ Day coincides. I always think strawberries are Mother Nature’s gift to Mothers. I try to indulge as best I can when the season comes around. One way to really indulge … [Read more...] about Strawberry Galette
Pear Tart
The first thing I am going to do when I get to heaven is bake my Grandmother this Pear Tart. … [Read more...] about Pear Tart
