Desserts

Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding

Facebook Rice pudding is a decadent dessert that is actually quite easy to make.  It is also versatile and can be topped with whatever you like, chocolate, berries, etc.  Let you imagination go wild! Ingredients 1 cup of rum soaked white, golden raisins, soaked for at least 24 hours Nutmeg, to taste 1 cup medium …

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Bacon Therapy

Bacon Therapy

Facebook Bacon, as they say, “Everything tastes better with bacon”.  Chocolate, the ultimate comfort food.  What happens when these two come together?  One of the best desserts/comfort food around.    Ingredients 1 pound of bacon, thick cut 1 ½ pound of chocolate, milk or dark, wafer-style  Directions In a 350-degree oven, place bacon strips on …

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Apple Napolean Finished Dessert

Apple Napoleon

Facebook Growing up in an Italian neighborhood surrounded by bakeries and delis in the 1960s & 1970s, I was able to indulge in Italian desserts such as this Apple Napoleon, Focaccia bread and piccolo pizzas.  The traditional Apple Napoleon was my inspiration for this dessert.  This light and flaky dessert is so scrumptious your family …

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ColoredPopcorn

An American Treat

Facebook This popcorn treat is perfect for any 4th of July celebration. Raspberry Jello gelatin for the red, white chocolate for the white and Berry Blue Jello gelatin for the blue. To achieve the 3 colors, you will be doing this in batches, one for each color.   After each batch, you will need to …

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Smores

Deconstructed S’Mores

Facebook Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers 1/2 Tablespoon light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Chocolate Mousse 2 egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream, divided 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (I used squares however chocolate chips can be substituted) Marshmallow Whipped Cream 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 …

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