This past summer I was asked to make the desserts for a large fundraising gala to benefit the Historic Preservation Society in Prince William County, Virginia. I was asked…
Gluten Free Chocolate Razzberry Cake with A Raspberry Mousse Filling and Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Along with all the other fruits and vegetables that I grow in my garden, I grow raspberries. Lots of raspberries. Sweet, tart raspberries. I use those raspberries to make…
Mango Cream Pie with Bananas and Caramel Sauce, with a Gluten-Free Option
For years, I never really cared for mangoes. To me, they weren’t very sweet, unless I baked them in something like my Mango, Coriander, and Almond Bread, in which…
What makes the greatest Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies? Cookies that are buttery rich, crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and loaded with that wonderful oatmeal flavor. And…
Mini Meringues with Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Bourbon
Several years ago, I began exploring how to make a vegan Angel Food cake. Initially, I wasn’t successful, but my results showed that it should be possible. I just…
I love penuche. Penuche is a fudge-like candy made from brown sugar, butter, milk, and sometimes vanilla. The unique flavor of penuche is due to the caramelization of the…
I have never been a fan of mangoes, but, I have been asked several times if I could develop a recipe that uses mangoes. So I decided to develop…
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake with a Gluten-Free Option
A Browned Butter Banana Cookie Crust, original or gluten free, Covered with Strawberries and a Banana Cheesecake, Topped with Blueberry Pie Filling and Decorated with Whipped Cream, Strawberries and…
Browned butter and banana has become my favorite flavor combination. The browned butter enhances and compliments the banana flavor tremendously. Add a little cinnamon and nutmeg and you have…
As I type this, it is early May of Covid-19. My husband has been home since stay-at-home orders went out since we both have at least one medical condition…