Dessert

Limoncello Mascarpone Verrines

Most of us have heard of a parfait, but take that same idea and artfully layer ingredients in a small glass with either savory or sweet and you have a French creation called a Verrine (pronounced vair-EEN) from the French word for glass (verre). Tres chic, this one is served in a tall shot-glass!

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Cupcakes Aren’t Just for Parties!

I was saying to my husband that January doesn’t have any holidays or big reasons to celebrate and have a party. I know in most parts of the country it is cold and sometimes dreary. I am so lucky because today the sun is shining in Southern California so I thought I’d bring a little sunshine to the rest of you.

Winter is the best time for citrus and it is one of my favorite flavors. Our Meyer Lemons, Oranges and Mexican Limes are all hanging heavy on the trees so it is harvest time. Citrus is so bright and cheery and can be the ingredient that brings the dish to life! This is a chiffon cake and is light and airy. The perfect pair, a light flavorful cake and citrus. Heaven in every bite.

So have some sunshine in a cupcake and you will have a party in January!

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King Cake Cupcakes

King Cake is traditional for Mardi Gras with its cinnamon roll like quality but you can achieve the same festive results faster with cupcakes! The vibrant colors of Mardi Gras are beautiful on their own but when you add them to a cupcake with cinnamon frosting, you have a party going on for sure!

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Skeleton’s in the Cupcake Closet

Bring a “ghoul” platter of cupcakes to your office or neighborhood party and get those skeletons out of the closet! It’s easy to do when you remember that “the leg bone’s connected to the knee bone and the knee bone’s connected to the foot bone”, as the song goes. You’ll have your skeletons dancing across your cupcakes in no time. Continue reading →

Go Ape with Bananas and Fiber!

Banana Bread loaves make wonderful gifts for the holidays or other special occasions. Our friends Michele and Mike recently welcomed their little girl, Ava, into the world and I made several dinners for them so they could have more time with the family and still have a great dinner. Continue reading →

The Oscar takes the Cake!

Sunday night will be the 83^rd annual Academy Awards presentation. Oscar Night has long been an occasion for friends and families to gather and cheer for their favorite films and stars. So roll out the red carpet and enjoy the entertainment with these festive cupcakes and have an Academy Award winning party right at home.

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