dessert
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
From Ancient Remedy to Beloved Dessert – A Spice Route Treasure – Rhubarb’s roots stretch back thousands of years to the mountainous regions of northern and central Asia (China, Mongolia, and Siberia), where it was cultivated primarily for medicinal purposes. The Chinese prized it as a digestive tonic and laxative,
Read MoreLemon Posset
It’s almost impossible to believe that lemon posset, a silky soft dessert, shares a name with a medieval cure-all of hot curdled milk and ale. Prescribed as a cold remedy throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, the original posset was more medicine cabinet than dessert bowl. Thank the ingenuity of 19th-century British chefs for rescuing…
Read Morerhubarb tart
Rhubarb season has officially arrived, and with it comes a wave of nostalgia. This vibrant, tart perennial has been a beloved part of my family’s kitchen and garden for decades.
Read Morecrustless lemon hand pies
Hand pies have been around for centuries with cultures worldwide crafting unique versions. From Cornwall’s flaky Cornish pasty to Latin American empanadas, Jamaican patties, Indian samosas, and the iconic
Read Morehomemade lemon curd
Yesterday, as I was about to make mini lemon impossible pies—those irresistible bite-sized treats—I realized something surprising: I’ve never shared my lemon curd recipe! With all the lemon dishes I’ve posted, how did this one slip through the cracks? It’s long overdue, so let’s fix that.
Read Morecrunchy rocky road squares
This no-bake dessert is a breeze to make and has delighted taste buds for generations. While the origins of Rocky Road are a bit mysterious, it holds a special place in culinary history.
Read Morepeaches and cream with st-germain elderflower liqueur
Peaches are in season and I cannot get enough of them! I am not alone in this craving as there are tons of recipes to satisfy any sweet tooth. This is one of the easiest desserts you will ever make. It’s simple and elegant. The dish is thought to have originated in England, where fresh…
Read Morecookie tiramisù
Tiramisù (pick me up in Italian) hails from Northwestern Italy in Veneto. It’s been around since the 1960s. I have made it a few times and have always enjoyed it. Desserts sometimes ‘happen’ by chance or a failed recipe needs to be saved. I made chocolate chip cookies last week.
Read Morepineapple squares – a vintage dessert
As a child, one of the Christmas things I eagerly looked forward to was all the baked goodies my mom and maternal grandmother would make. One of those goodies was pineapple squares. I’m not sure where or when the recipe came to be but it’s been around in my family since the mid-1960s. It’s the…
Read Moreplum jelly
I have fond memories of jelly desserts. My mom made many jellied salads and aspics – some I liked, some I did not. As a kid, I was always fascinated with the ‘jiggly dessert’. My siblings and I would break it down by whipping it around our bowls or to see who could try to…
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