by Colleen Jara | Apr 4, 2019 | DESSERTS, THE LATEST
With just three base ingredients, this Champagne flavored sauce will transform ordinary fresh berries or fruit compote into a luscious finish to your mealtime affaire. Easy to prepare, it can be made in 5 minutes and served warm, or pre-made a day ahead and served...
by Colleen Jara | Apr 2, 2019 | DESSERTS, THE LATEST
Classic Chocolate Meringue Easier than they look to make, and naturally gluten free, these pretty little confections/cookies are a popular addition to your buffet table. This recipe is from August Escoffier International Culinary Academy. Ingredients 2...
by Colleen Jara | Mar 28, 2019 | BLOG DU JOUR, DESSERTS, THE LATEST
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Texture is everything, and I love how they are crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside. More often than not, I end up using leftover dry cereal in place of the oatmeal,...
by Colleen Jara | Mar 24, 2014 | DESSERTS
Fresh Cheese Tart Once you have had this light, not too sweet cheese tart, you will not want to go back to the heavy, over the top rich and sweet cheesecake that we are familiar with. This a typical European style cheese tart, mostly due to the use of requeson,...
by Colleen Jara | Mar 24, 2014 | DESSERTS
COCOA HAZELNUT BISCOTTI Prepare Master Recipe: to the butter and egg mixture, add; 1 Tablespoon strong coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Tablespoon Frangellico To the flour mixture, add: 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt To the dough add: 2-4...
by Colleen Jara | Mar 24, 2014 | BLOG DU JOUR, BRUNCH, DESSERTS
ALMOND PEAR TART I just can’t get enough of the Marzipan flavor, and paired with pear or apple are two of my favorite combinations. This Tart has a crispy Almond crust, contrasted with a creamy rich Mascarpone filling. Then finished with the...