In our house, it's a rare baked dessert that isn't improved by a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. Apple pie, pudding cake, brownies all are enjoyed with ice cream. And sometimes plain old ice cream needs a frill for the holidays. I love David Lebovitz's recipe for cinnamon ice … [Read more...]
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Spiced Glazed Nuts and Pretzel Mix
Followers of David Lebovitz on Twitter (@davidlebovitz) or his blog Living the Sweet Life in Paris get to enjoy regular treats. Though David Lebovitz is a pastry chef by profession (he spent time cooking at Chez Panisse) and has written books about pastry and desserts and ice … [Read more...]
French Apple Cake
From Christopher Kimball's Milk Street, a delectable apple cake that our family enjoyed during Christmas week of 2017. The cake reminded me of Jack Kerouac's famous endorsement of apple pie in On the Road: “I ate apple pie and ice cream—it was getting better as I got deeper … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Praline Sauce
From David Lebovitz, a guaranteed-to-please holiday treat. We auditioned this cheesecake at Thanksgiving in 2017 and it won a huge "YES" from our many dessert lovers. The real star in this recipe is the Pecan Praline Sauce. As David L. says, I can't imagine eating the cheesecake … [Read more...]
Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake
Just one of the most beautiful and delicious desserts. From Gourmet magazine, February 2002. For topping 2 1/2 firm pears (preferably Bosc) 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar For cake 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 … [Read more...]