Meatloaf Stuffed with Spinach I have spent most of the second have of 2014 working in Branson, Missouri on the television show Branson Famous. Being away from my home for extended periods is not usual for me, nor any television producer for that matter. What was unusual about this job was that instead of staying in a hotel room I shared a house with the rest of the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Walnut Cake
This is my go to birthday cake. I've been making it for years. It's got everything I want in a dessert--crunch from the walnuts, cinnamon, two types of chocolate--Ibarra Mexican chocolate in the cake and bitter sweet for both whipped and melted ganache. Chocolate Walnut Cake The cake 6 egg yolks 5 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cake crumbs 1/2 … [Read more...]
Beet Napoleons
The holiday season has officially begun and one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is some easy, delicious and jaw-dropping recipes that will satisfy even the fussy eaters around. My first offering are these roasted beet napoleons: Gluten free, minimal work and lovely to look at. (They could be considered vegetarian if your friends eat dairy.) I made these for an … [Read more...]
Apple Tart with Goat Cheese
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing and it's just the cool enough to turn on the oven and bake something that will fill the house with the flavors of fall. Here's an easy apple tart with goat cheese. What I like about these tarts is that they are great at the beginning or end of a meal. Apple Tart with Goat Cheese Filling 1 sheet puff pastry 5 oz … [Read more...]
Halloween Ideas
Halloween is fast approaching. So here are some great Halloween ideas for you this year. My personal favorite are these healthy in disguise pumpkins just ready to be decorated. Next are these two great ideas--Cake pops and marshmallow mummies. The CakeGirls just have too many wonderful ideas to post. Just jump over to their site and bask in the abundance of Halloween … [Read more...]
