Napoleon, also known as Mille-feuille or thousand-leaf is a classic French dessert comprised of almond flavored pastry cream sandwiched between flaky layers of pastry crust.  Topped with an iconic white and black fondant icing this dessert is a show-stopper.  Our version of this amazing dessert …

Fresh pineapple is most definitely the star of this moist and dense buttery cake.  Topped with a spiced rum and brown sugar pineapple marmalade this cake packs the flavor of sunshine in every bite.  After the long cold winter a slice of this cake might …

CAKE CRUMB PARFAITS For anyone who bakes, you know the heartbreak of a cake that fails.  The one that comes out of the bundt pan in chunks, the muffin tops that separate from the stumps, or the layer cake that falls out…… in layers.  No …

Chocolate Leaves Velvety smooth and rich dark chocolate fills a golden flaky pasty crust in this stunning and decadent dessert.  Topped with delicate leaves of chocolate and fresh blueberries, this one is a chocoholics dream come true.  This tart would make the perfect ending to any dinner …

Few things make the house smell as good as a pan of gingerbread cookies in the oven.  The spicy sweet aroma of brown sugar, molasses, and ginger most certainly bring the season alive.  This traditional holiday treat is loved in many parts of the world.  The …

A creamy smooth texture and amazing combination of spices make this dulche de leche pumpkin cheesecake the ultimate holiday dessert.  A gingerbread crust adds the flavors of the season to this rich and decadent  cake .  Served with a cup of coffee or a glass …

Pillow like lemon and ricotta cookies are dipped in a tart yet sweet lemon glaze to make this traditional Italian Christmas treat.  These cake-like cookies puff up in the oven almost like little muffins tops, and the tart lemon glaze adds a slightly crunchy shell.  …

Sweet white chocolate and creamy marshmallows are melted together with crunchy chow mein noodles and salty peanuts to make a classic favorite Ting-a-lings.  Also known as haystack cookies, these tasty little mounds are the perfect combination of salty and sweet and will certainly ring the …

Dried figs, dark cherries, apricots, pineapple, raisins, and crystallized ginger are soaked in spiced rum then baked in a dark brown sugar batter to make this incredible moist holiday fruit cake.  No, not the red and green plastic-like sugar brick that comes to mind, this …

Thin crispy pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark then sprinkled with crushed candy canes to make this yule time treat.  Peppermint bark pretzels are amazingly delicious are certain to make any gathering festive.  These little pretzel candies are also the perfect addition to your …

I have been on sort of a roll lately, a pumpkin roll (sorry about that).  I guess it was a little over a year ago that we traded our hundred year old craftsman bungalow for a 1960’s tri-level ranch, and by the time we got …

All the wonderful flavor of a deep dish cobbler is packed in to these easy-to-make Berry Crumble Bars.  Perfect with your morning cup of coffee for a quick on the go breakfast, or for an after school snack for the kids.  The very berry filling …