Category Archives: Recipes

Mascarpone Créme Brûlée

Yes! Mascarpone and Créme Brûlée a beautiful marriage- the richness of the Mascarpone, as if the Créme Brûlée was not rich on its own, adds an additional creaminess that is quite amazing. This particular recipe is closer to a Crema Catalana, a little softer in texture, like a custard. Try to use the best ingredientsContinue reading “Mascarpone Créme Brûlée”

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Yes … Tiramisu Cheesecake, why not, I have been on this Mascarpone trip recently and can’t get enough. So, I had a package of Alessi Brand Lady Fingers that I was planning on making Tiramisu but I had this brilliant idea that I could make a cheesecake with a Lady Finger crust then, I thoughtContinue reading “Tiramisu Cheesecake”

Baked Alaska

As I mentioned on one of the previous posts that I had family staying over and  I was making a cake for my daughter’s birthday so, here’s what I ended up making. My daughter has had whey protein allergies since she was 4, she is now 14, it has been a challenge for her toContinue reading “Baked Alaska”

The Best Marscarpone Brownies.

Yes, they are! Really they are, they’re the love child of a moist Brownie and a Tiramisu, they are absolutely delectable and best of all…they are super easy to make. I used my favorite brownie recipe that I have been using now for about 15 years and simply added an additional step to make theseContinue reading “The Best Marscarpone Brownies.”

Monster High???

Yep, It was cake time for me again and this one had to be a Monster High theme cake. So I was thinking fondant covered, fondant logo, easy peasy, let’s say I am glad it’s done, not perfect but my daughter, the customer is satisfied.  Here are the pics, again not perfect but after cuttingContinue reading “Monster High???”

“Hulk Smash” cake – done

I just finished assembly the hulk cake for my son’s b-day and I think a came about pretty decent considering the my children were screaming like crazy people all morning and I could not get a grip of my nerves. Cake Recipe: equal weighed amounts of: whole eggs granulated sugar all purpose flour – IContinue reading ““Hulk Smash” cake – done”

Hulk Cake on the way…

As I mentioned in my previous post that there is a birthday cake that needs to be completed this weekend, I have started creating the components to the “Hulk Smash Cake”. I used the rice crispy treat recipe to create the rocks and hand and they have been covered in fondant, see below.     Continue reading “Hulk Cake on the way…”

Cuban Bread

I’ve been trying for 2 weeks to make the perfect Cuban bread, just like I remember eating back in South Florida. I stumbled upon several recipes and finally decided to try the one posted on the website below. http://www.tasteofcuba.com/pancubano.html I follow the directions –  I did end up using 4 1/2 cups of bread flourContinue reading “Cuban Bread”

Unfinished business…

It’s been a very productive week for me. I will be posting later on today some pics. of my latest painting and drawing that I am working on simultaneously. I recently got really inspired and I am riding that wave. And no, I have not painted my art room yet 😦 I am thinking of doingContinue reading “Unfinished business…”