• Dessert

    Amaretto Rice Pudding with Toasted Almonds

    Creamy, dreamy Amaretto Rice Pudding with Toasted Almonds.  The simplest comfort dessert raised to new heights of pleasure with Amaretto and vanilla infused Arborio rice and a crunchy topping of slivered toasted almonds.  I love this rice pudding for its…

  • Dessert

    Chocolate Turtle Ganache Cake

           Recipes I have loved and cherished over the years never seem to fail me. Especially when I hear of a birthday at the last minute and need to whip up a cake quickly. I can rely on these recipes…

  • Dessert,  Gluten-free

    Naughty and Nice Rum Balls

    These little rum balls rock! They totally satisfy my naughty self with a good dose of rum and satisfy my nice self, or should I say, lessen my guilty naughty self, with healthy ingredients. I have made rum balls in…

  • Dessert

    Pumpkin Creme Brulee

    I am definitely on overload with pumpkin recipes!  It is the season, tho and I so love incorporating pumpkin into my Fall meals.  Plus pumpkin is nutrient rich; high in antioxidants, vitamin and minerals.  A colorful addition to eating a…

  • Biscotti,  Dessert

    Pumpkin Biscotti

    From October to November I get so excited about pumpkins!  When my kids were little I overwhelmed them with pumpkin.  From pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin butter, pumpkin breads, muffins and bagels, pumpkin cream cheese, pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin pie, cheesecake and…

  • Biscotti,  Dessert

    Cinnamon Raisin Pecan Biscotti

    We had a very rainy day as a tropical storm came through.  Dark cloudy skies, heavy rains, it felt like a perfect day to stay indoors…and bake!  I love the smell of cinnamon.  I look forward to fall, lighting candles…

  • Dessert

    S’mores Brownies

    Summer doesn’t really seem to end in Florida.  The beautiful weather, blue skies and sun remain year round.  I truly love living in this climate.  There are subtle changes to let you know seasons are changing.  While I certainly can…

  • Dessert

    Cannoli

    Cannoli makes me smile.  Creamy and crunchy; a very distinct flavor of ricotta blended with marscapone and infused with Gran Marnier or Amaretto.  Additions of chocolate, almonds or pistachios; their presentation is as delightful as their taste!  There are many…