Katherine Hepburn Brownies (TWD)

This week we’re making another one of Dorie’s brownies.  These are a tribute to the late actress Katherine Hepburn, who loved them.  I love brownies and was excited about trying these.  This was a simple, straightforward brownie recipe.  One aspect of this recipe that stood out to me was that it contained cocoa powder and [...]

Coconut-Roasted Pineapple Dacquoise (TWD)

I am a visual person, and I love when a picture in a cookbook captures my attention.  This Coconut-Roasted Pineapple Dacquoise definitely did just that, although I waited longer than I usually would to make it!  Once the summer rolled around, I had a good feeling this would be chosen.  I love pineapple, and it [...]

Bailey’s Chocolate Caramel Pudding

Last summer, this chocolate pudding was chosen for Tuesdays with Dorie.  I was so excited to make it, and I made it even though we were leaving for our beach vacation that night.  We were having dinner with friends right before leaving, so I thought I’d make this for dessert.  I got in the kitchen [...]

Honey Peach Ice Cream (TWD)

As you can see from my other blog entries, I love making ice cream.  It’s the perfect treat, and not just for summer!  I love making ice cream all year, but the best part about summer is being able to use fresh fruit, either in a sorbet, or in an ice cream like this.  Peach [...]

Cinnamon Squares (TWD)

Looking through Dorie’s cookbook, I thought these Cinnamon Squares looked quite tasty.  It’s rare to see cinnamon get the spotlight in dessert, because usually it is paired with other spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cloves.  In this dessert, cinnamon stands out as the dominant flavor.  While the cinnamon flavor was dominat, it was still quite [...]

Chipster-Topped Brownies (TWD)

I have been eyeing these brownies since I first got Dorie’s book.  I am a major dough eater, and there is nothing better than dough from chocolate cookie dough.  I am also a huge fan of any kind of brownie.  And now you’re telling me that there’s a dessert where I can have both?  Count [...]

Mango Bread (TWD)

My husband was excited when I told him I was making Mango Bread this week.  I knew it would be a good treat for him to take to work and have for a mid-morning snack.  Since he would be the only one eating it, I made half the recipe and baked it in two 4.5-inch [...]

Tiramisu Cake (TWD)

It’s so funny that this recipe was chosen this week, because I just recently made Tiramisu last week for a friend Kyle’s birthday.  My close friends are all huge Tiramisu fans and request it all the time.  I thought about making this Tiramisu Cake for his birthday, but ended up going with plain old Tiramisu.  [...]

Chocolate Cream Tart (TWD)

We rounded out our month of decadent desserts with this Chocolate Cream Tart.  I love anything chocolate, so I knew I would love this.  I have gotten to be quite a fan of pastry cream since I have made it so often as a part of the TWD group, but I had never tried chocolate [...]

Tuesdays with Dorie: Four Star Chocolate Bread Pudding

I don’t have a lot of experience with bread pudding.  I’ve only had it a couple of times, and haven’t been totally crazy about  it, but liked it okay enough.  I think the problem was that I never really had good bread pudding.  I mean, I think the last time I remember having it was [...]