Desserts
Chocolate Covered Almond-Orange Biscotti
Chocolate Covered Almond-Orange Biscotti 12 ounces (about 2¼ cups) whole, unblanched almondsSoftened butter, for the baking pan, unless using parchment paper1¾ cups sugar¼ cup minced orange zest (colored part of peel, removed with a zester and minced)3 cups...
Zucchini-Walnut Muffins with a Twist of Lemon
Zucchini-Walnut Muffins with a Twist of Lemon Solid vegetable shortening, for the baking pans2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg3 large eggs, at room...
Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps
Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps Solid vegetable shortening, for the cookie sheets, plus ¼ cup shortening2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon dry mustard½ teaspoon ground white pepper½...
Walnut Brownies U.S.A.
Walnut Brownies U.S.A. Solid vegetable shortening, for the pan 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon packed dark-brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ⅛...
These Wine-Poached Pears Are The Decadent Dessert You’ve Been Craving
Hi beautiful friends! We're in prime Fall produce season and pears are at the top of my list. In my opinion, there are few desserts as sexy as wine-poached pears. I mean, come on! I'll eat anything poached in wine. Once there's a chill in the air, I can't wait to get...
Cranberry-Pecan Tea Bread
Cranberry-Pecan Tea Bread Solid vegetable shortening, for the baking pans4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking soda4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened2 cups sugar4 teaspoons orange...
These Whiskey-Glazed Scotch Shortbreads Will Melt In Your Mouth
Hi friends! It's my favorite time of year! Not only is it my birthday, but the weather is perfect and I'm living my best life with my cider-mulled wine in hand! The leaves are changing, I'm roasting all of the acorn squash and maple-baked apples are always on my mind....
Let’s Celebrate Fall & Rosh Hashanah With My Sweet Maple-Honey Baked Apples
Hi everyone! It’s time to get excited because apple season is officially here! Fall happens to be my favorite time of the year. Not only because it’s getting very close to my birthday, but because it’s an excuse to use apples in pretty much everything! You can't beat...
You’ll Go Wild For This Semolina Bread Pudding with a Warm Berry Sauce
If you've ever wondered how to make a whole crowd smile with one dish, bread pudding is always a crowd-pleaser! Believe it or not, this is the first summer that I've actually been at my house in Watermill during July and I'm loving every minute of it. I'm usually...
These Cherry Sundae Cupcake Kits Are Perfect For Quality Family Time In The Kitchen
I think it's so important during times like these, when we crave human connection, that we continue to keep some level of normalcy. Of course, all while staying informed and engaged with what's going on in our communities and our country as a whole. Not too long ago I...
STRAWBERRY-WHITE PEACH CROSTATA
Who doesn't love pie? Especially in the summer, when fruit practically begs to be piled into flaky pastry and baked until bubbling with jammy goodness. But let's be honest. All that rolling, double-crusting, and edge crimping can be a pain. I'm no baker. Spare me the...
CELEBRATE CITRUS SEASON with these DREAMY MEYER LEMON and GINGER BARS
It's January folks! Are you on a fast or reset diet? Here's the cleanse that I did. Prolon is a five-day fasting mimicking program. Let me tell you, It was not easy, but the entire diet is in a box! There was no grocery shopping involved. This program is...
A SNEAK PEEK at MY SWEET NEW CABARET SHOW RECIPE
As some of you may already know, I have another cabaret show coming up on November 7th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre! This time around, it's going to be even better with new material and special guest artist Frederick Anderson, who happens to be a friend, fashion...
ZESTY BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA
Get your hands on this Zesty Blueberry Panna Cotta with Coconut and Macadamia NutsTalk about a sexy dessert! Back when I first started Flavors Catering in the 90s, panna cotta was always a fan-favorite with all of my clients. Can you blame them? It’s creamy, decadent...
ZESTY BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA with COCONUT and MACADAMIA NUTS
Is there anything you can't do with panna cotta? It's so simple, yet so sexy and sophisticated at the same time. The year-round Italian favorite can be anything from tangy to sweet to savory. I love my panna cotta with a little bit of crunch to contrast that silky...
GET YOUR HANDS on this ZESTY BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA with COCONUT and MACADAMIA NUTS
Talk about a sexy dessert! Back when I first started Flavors Catering in the 90s, panna cotta was always a fan-favorite with all of my clients. Can you blame them? It's creamy, decadent and tastes delicious with just about anything in your kitchen. You can't go wrong!...
ALMOND OLIVE OIL BUNDT CAKE
A Match Made in the Mediterranean! During the old Flavors Catering and Carry Out Days, when I had the retail store on 18th Street, we used to sell a very popular olive oil cake. We also made a white sangria that was always a hit during the summer months, so when I was...
LOCAL BLUEBERRY CRISP
A Rustic Finish I love a good crisp! It's such a homey dessert that's simple to make! You don't have to be a pastry chef to put it all together, and what's even better is that you can change up the fruit depending on the season. We're in peak Blueberry season right...
A VERY BERRY PATRIOTIC SHORTCAKE
Memories from the Fourth of July Do you have favorite summer memories? Some of mine are from Fourth of Julys spent in California. Perhaps you're wondering what a Texan girl was doing on the West Coast. My parents bought a summer home in Newport Beach to get out of the...
DR. DARYL’S CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHIA PUDDING
If you've ever seen Dr. Daryl on TV, being interviewed, he speaks a lot about his admiration for Kelly Ripa who swears by this way of life. For his success stories, it's all about balance and moderation, which is perfect for me because I need to have some chocolate –...
PERFECT PASSOVER COOKIES
Religious Feasting Passover is one of my favorite food holidays. It brings back memories of my Mom’s beautifully decorated tables and delicious dinners. Her matzo ball soup was the best. I remember watching her make her matzo balls from scratch. We were one of only a...
SIMPLE & SLIM BOOZY RICE PUDDING
Happy Holiday Hosting! It's that time of year again—hosting season! Whether it's latkes for Hanukkah or a goose for your Christmas feast, most people focus on the showstoppers. My entire family is coming to visit me in NYC this Christmas. I wanted to have some...
Bittersweet Chocolate Hot Fudge Sauce
Bittersweet Chocolate Fudge Sauce 1/2 cup butter2 cups powdered sugar5 ounces evaporated milk6 ounces unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup heavy cream Combine all of the ingredients in the top of a double boiler set over rapidly boiling water.Without stirring, let cook until...
HOLIDAY TOFFEE
I recently invited Alison Mahoney to come over and make some holiday treats. We whipped up some deliciously decadent chocolate toffee, and we both started humming holiday songs. I mean, I LOVE to sing when I bake - being in the kitchen makes my heart sing....
Chocolate Almond Flourless Cake
This cake isn’t one of those dense flourless monstrosities. This cake is so light and soft, it’s almost a mix between a pudding and a souffle. The chocolate flavor is intense – mainly because of how much melted chocolate goes into it! Not to mention all that nutty...
THE VEGAN DIVA’S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PARFAIT (Video)
I don't know about you, but I crave chocolate every day. It's a hard life! Do you try to satisfy your cravings with healthy alternatives like I do? Instead of restricting my favorite foods, I love finding treats that won't kill my diet. This protein-packed mousse is...
LEMON POPPY CHEESECAKE with STRAWBERRY RHUBARB COMPOTE
Whoever invented the expression "easy as cake" was definitely not talking about cheesecake. Those 5"cheesecakes you see behind New York deli counters? Someone put a whole lot of work into that. Even after dealing with springform pans and water baths, those things...