Category Archives: dessert

For the love of chocolate! Daring Bakers Feb ’09

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

What better way to spread the love than a chocolate cake that tastes like pure chocolate. The February 2009 challenge is hosted by Wendy of WMPE’s blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef. We have chosen a Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Tuiles: A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

It’s Daring Baker time again, and this month’s challenge is brought to us by Karen of Bake My Day and Zorra of 1x umruehren bitte aka Kochtopf. They have chosen Tuiles from The Chocolate Book by Angélique Schmeink and Nougatine … Continue reading →

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French Yule Log–A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This month’s challenge is brought to us by the adventurous Hilda from Saffron and Blueberry and Marion from Il en Faut Peu Pour Etre Heureux.  They have chosen a French Yule Log by Flore from Florilege Gourmand. I love being … Continue reading →

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Everything just tastes better when covered in chocolate

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve had been under the weather this month, necessitating some ingenuity to whip up some tasty allergen friendly treats that are super easy to make. My three favorites? Chocolate covered pomegranate seeds, chocolate covered clementines and pistachio brittle (pumpkin seed … Continue reading →

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Spiced Forbidden Rice Pudding

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

A rice pudding fit for an empress… As the story goes, forbidden rice was reserved for the emperor. I’m not sure I can blame him for not wanting to share! If you taste it, you’ll understand. It’s gloriously, indulgently purple, … Continue reading →

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Harvest apple crisp

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to share one my Apple Crisp recipe. It’s always been one of my favorite things to make because they’re so quick, easy and yummy. Crisps are a holiday tradition in … Continue reading →

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Pecan Pie: A flash from the past II

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Growing up, pecan pie was my favorite food.  When I eventually found my way into the kitchen, it was no surprise that perfecting pecan pie was my first project.  To me, they’re so perfect that it’s impossible to describe the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin seed brittle–A flash from the past

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Every year, we host a pumpkin carving party. And every year I hunt down recipes and plan and scheme. The last few years have been more challenging, and I do my best to make sure that everyone has something, except … Continue reading →

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Luscious Banana Bread

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

My in-laws came to visit, leaving me with an overabundance of bananas. Later that day, a friend gave me a jar of orange blossom honey, with the theory that since I bake so much, surely I’d use it. Well, I … Continue reading →

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101 Cookbooks: an adoption and an inspiration

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

101 Cookbooks meets 101 allergies…not quite, but sometimes it feels like it! I love Heidi’s blog, 101 Cookbooks. One of the things I like best is Heidi’s inventive use of non-gluten grains and flours, like teff, millet, amaranth, and my … Continue reading →

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