Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Pistachio Muffins

Another use for the Strawberry Rhubarb Compote I made last week, but I can take no creative credit for the following recipe – kudos to Chef Stephen. I stepped into work last week too – “E! I need you to make me some muffins… I want them to be filled with a strawberry rhubarb compote…

Cafe con Leche Cake

Strong dark coffee, a splash of liquor, and swirl of sweet milk infuse this seemingly innocent sponge cake that’s been topped in cocoa dusted mascarpone. My latest brainwave – What would happen if I baked a cake that’s a cross between a Tiramisu and a Tres Leches? The answer – Amazingly yummy things. Ingredients: 6…

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Lemon poppyseed muffins are a personal favorite mine. Not only are they bright and cheerful both in color and flavor, their light fluffy texture melts in your mouth and gives your dreary morning routine a delightful boost. Recipe makes 6 large or a dozen regular sized muffins. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Milk 1/2 cup Butter (melted)…

Brown Butter & Fig Shortbread

Indulgently rich browned butter, sweet, luscious figs, and a spicy hit of Cognac wrapped into a flaky shortbread – What more could you ask for in a cookie? Recipe makes about a dozen cookies. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Browned Butter make Browned Butter melt butter in a sauce pan give it an occasional stir, so that…