By now you may have noticed that I have a wee bit of an obsession with Lavender and ice cream. I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate it, always dreaming up flavor combinations where it can shine. My latest favorite is this Blackberry ...
Archives for June 2015
Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Popsicles
You all know I have no problem with roasting my fruit. If this ice cream wasn't proof enough, let alone this one, these Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Popsicles really ought to drive my point home: Roasted fruit makes desserts better. Especially ...
Penne alla Pera {Penne in a gorgonzola pear cream sauce}
I love a simple pasta for throwing together quickly on busy week nights. This Penne alla Pera is fashioned after one of my favorite dishes at my favorite Italian restaurants, Le Nonne. It's an old victorian house turned restaurant run by an Italian ...
Cucumber Coconut Lime Popsicles
As much as I like making ice cream, one of the things I love about popsicle making is the simplicity. Usually, all they involve is throwing a few ingredients in a bowl, mixing, pouring into molds and freezing. I'll admit, I am not one to avoid ...
Sweet & Spicy Baked Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa & Avocado Lime Crema
These tacos have become my standby for having people over. They are fun and festive and surprisingly easy to prepare. And let's not forget, extremely delicious. The salmon is the star and packs a ridiculous amount of flavor thanks to the spice rub ...
Passion Fruit Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Ice Cream
Back when I was in culinary school I had to do a final project which, in part, consisted of making about 1500 desserts for a large event. I chose several different desserts to make. 300 Tropical Mousse Vacherins. 300 Chocolate Tortes with Raspberry ...