We're trying to hold onto summer as long as possible. Luckily the weather on the east coast has been picture perfect, 85 degree days with no humidity. And, my kids don't even start school until after Labor Day which is a week later than usual so I do feel as though we still have some time on our side. I’ve become accustomed to leaving the oven in the OFF position as long as possible. That means NO BAKE are the operative words when I’m looking for a summer dessert option. Up until last year, Rhubarb had always been that elusive … [Read more...]
Apple Clafoutis
August 4, 2015 By Leave a Comment
When I first started cooking for this blog over four years ago, I would get in the habit of circling all of the words in the recipes that were completely meaningless to me. Among them: parboiled, pin prick, blanched and CLAFOUTIS. Four years later, I’ve since parboiled, pin pricked, blanched and made Clafoutis! At the time, Clafloutis sounded more like some sort of tree fungus rather than a celebrated baked custard French dessert. Apparently, a traditional Clafoutis contains cherries arranged in a buttered dish covered with a thick … [Read more...]
No Bake Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
August 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’m trying to hold onto summer as long as possible. But, inevitably, when we get to the last two weeks in August, I sense fall breathing around the corner. Luckily the weather on the east coast has been picture perfect, 85 degree days with no humidity. I’ve become accustomed to leaving the oven in the OFF position as long as possible. That means NO BAKE are the operative words when I’m looking for a dessert option. Yesterday, I worked with a new plant: rhubarb. Mom had a recipe for NO BAKE Strawberry Pie so I figured why not add … [Read more...]
Lemon Squares
June 20, 2012 By 3 Comments
If you’re craving a summertime dessert that’s light, sweet and tangy, Mom’s Lemon Squares recipe will satisfy your desire. Headed to a picnic and don't know what to bring? Lemon squares will compliment any lunchtime spread. Not to mention, their bright yellow center with powdered sugar topping makes you want to celebrate the sunny summer days! These treats are so easy to whip up. Trust me, you don’t need any culinary skills, nor do you need to waste a lot of time in the kitchen. Just mix the flour, powder sugar and butter and bake and … [Read more...]
