Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie, Old Man Chef Style

One of the quintessential holiday desserts is the pumpkin pie.  For most people, it isn’t the holidays without it.  The aroma as it’s baking in the oven brings back memories of holidays past.  This recipe is my twist on the old favorite. Ingredients 1 medium sugar pie pumpkin 2 eggs plus 1 yolk, room temperature 1

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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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The “Big-Baller” Ritz Cracker

Facebook This dessert is very easy to make.  The kids and the kid in all of us will quickly make these disappear.  You can also put different toppings on the chocolate, just make sure they are crushed or diced small.    Ingredients ½ pound of chocolate wafers, mild or dark Ritz Crackers Directions Take milk

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Rags To Riches Dessert

From Rags to Riches Dessert

Facebook This looks high-end but very easy to impress your loved one! Perfect for date night, after the kids go to bed or when having friends over for dinner.  This will end the night perfectly Ingredients 1 bottle of Prosecco or Asti (any sweet sparkling wine) 5 strawberries 3 edible flowers, different colors 24 karat

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Blueberry Panna Cotta

Blueberry Panna Cotta

Facebook Be sure to clear out a spot in the fridge for this dessert.  This dessert is so yummy.  It’s perfect for date night with your someone special or for a special treat after dinner.  Your family and friends will be impressed by this dessert. Ingredients 1-quart heavy whipping cream 1 package unflavored gelatin 2

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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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Cinnamon Bread

Cinnamon Brioche Bread

Facebook Tired of Banana Bread?  Need to try something new?  This is the recipe for you.  While this bakes, your kitchen will fill with the aroma of cinnamon.  The hardest part is waiting for the bread to come out of the oven.  Bake a loaf to enjoy with breakfast, as a snack or to bring

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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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