Category Archives: dessert

Panna Cotta and Florentines: a Daring Baker Adventure

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

After missing last month’s DB challenge, I’m back with two! The February 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Raspberry Pie–Food as Love

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Q: What’s better than a beautiful organic raspberry? A: A beautiful organic raspberry from your very own garden. It’s not growing now, of course, since we’re smack in the midst of winter, but I have a frozen stash to remind … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Banana Bread

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

It was a lazy Saturday afternoon, and as usual, I was procrastinating, so I asked my sweetie if he wanted a treat.  “Yes–something good, something chocolate”.  Smart guy.  We did the kitchen survey–a few over-ripe bananas, some eggs leftover from … Continue reading →

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Harvest Apple Crisp II

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

  Apples are one of my favorite foods.  Maybe it’s because I grew up in New York?  Either way, I’ve been an apple snob since I was a little kid.  Store bought apples can’t compare to Farmer’s Markets. Mac Intosh … Continue reading →

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The BEST Chocolate Ganache–SF Vegan Sweet Treats Part 2

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Holy chocolate! My current new love happens to be this ungodly rich, creamy, smooth, luscious chocolate ganache frosting.  Which is, as usual, vegan and sugar free, but you’d absolutely never know.  I had half a can of coconut milk from … Continue reading →

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Sweet Treats Part 1: Caramel-y Apple Dip (Vegan)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

We had a party last weekend with 30 lovely guests, many gored pumpkins and a bunch of rambunctious kids.  And what went fastest?  Apple slices.  I know, who would have thought?  Granted, they were my favorites, fresh from the Farmer’s … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chestnut Fudge

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Note: Somehow I managed to ‘un-publish’ this recipe and I just realized it, so I’m sharing this again because it’s too good to miss!  Bon appetit! This fudge, or a version of it, was my saving grace.  When I went … Continue reading →

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Baking Dreams into Reality–DB Sugar Cookies

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The September 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mandy of “What the Fruitcake?!” Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of Baking. But to me, the best part of … Continue reading →

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Carol Fenster’s Recipes–Part 1

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Okay, I admit, I’ve gotten carried away with Carol’s new book AND I’ve gotten a mess in the kitchen to prove it.  I’ve already made the cornbread and the Devil food cake as cupcakes, and the only reason I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pavlovas with Chocolate Mascrapone Mousse

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Beware, because I’m pretty sure you can get calories from just reading the name or looking at the pictures. Oh, the sacrifices we make for art! The June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. … Continue reading →

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