Desserts
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...