Ritz Carlton Chocolate Chunk cookies

This recipe from the Marina del Rey, Ritz Carlton,in LA ,was given to me when my kids were young. As they are fans of Chocolate chip or chunk cookies I would say I have tried most recipes. For now this and my earlier post,”the best chocolate chip recipe” are my family favorites,hope they become yours [...]

Buttery Cayenne -Cashew Crunch

I really could not explain my love for spicy candy. This is great for spice lovers with a sweet tooth. I have to say I love the contrast of the sweet with the saltiness of the cashews and the spice from the cayeene pepper,Super!!!! Courtsey Bon Appetit Makes about 11/3 lbs 2 cups whole salted [...]

Frozen peanut butter pie

I love peanuts and peanut butter,so ,when I stumbled across this decadent,eggless peanut butter pie Shorty’s Mexican roadhouse in Bedford New Hampshire,I was thrilled. Not only that ,did I mention how uncomplicated it is to prepare? Serves 8 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons(packed) golden brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter,melted. [...]

Spicy coconut Tapioca with Mango and Blackberries

This super ,absolutely delicious,subttly spicy,creamy dessert is a real winner. On my behalf I have to say I love it for all those reasons but also because its great for those people who do not eat eggs. This comes from Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill and is one of Vicki Well’s signature dishes. 1/2 cup Tapioca [...]

Fudgy Chocolate cake with ice cream and Chocolate sauce

Living in NYC afforded me some of the best and finest dining in the world. It’s no secret I have a love for dessert and this little number has all the elements . Not only that it comes from The Post House in NYC,how chic . Now you can make it at home. oh and [...]

Valrhona Chocolate Cake

This cake is just scrumptious. It is made with one of France’s finest chocolates but I have prepared this with any number of good quality chocolate. When baked it is cake like at the edges,but still soft in the middle. When cut in the center,it runs out to create a sauce. Recipe coutsey of Bon [...]

Scott’s peanut cookies

Peanuts are a funny thing. I know so many people that absolutly adore the humble nut and those that are severely allergic. If you fit into the former do give these cookies a try,they are not cloyingly sweet ,have great texture and peanut flavor Coutsey Taste of Home cookbook 1996 1 cup shortening, (I use [...]

Churros Madrilenos

Churros are like a crispy ,cinnamon sugar doughnut that is sold by street vendors in Spain and Mexico. They are addictive and one is just not enough. They should be served warm. One note about the thick dough,do not try to force the paste through a pastry bag,the mixture is too stiff. Use a star [...]

Hard Rock Cafe Orange Freeze

Todd Wilber found a way to clone chain restaurant recipes. I have decided to introduce you to some my family simply love. There is nothing more refreshing than this orange freeze, served as dessert or beverage. 2 cups orange sherbet or sorbet 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup milk 1 spring of fresh [...]

No bake Cheesecakes

The beauty about a no bake cheesecake, in my experience, is that they are fit for people with egg allergies, or vegetarians. Plus there is no long waiting for the cheesecake to cool once baked. This recipie is the creation of Sherry Yard , the executive pastry chef of Spago 12 Vanilla wafer cookies 8 [...]

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