Tag: Dessert

Fall Desserts: Dutch Apple Pie

Fall Desserts: Dutch Apple Pie

It’s apple season!  And, that means apple pie! The Little Pie Company in our neighborhood has the most delicious Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie so I searched online for a similar recipe.  I didn’t find one with sour cream in the recipe but I found 

End of Summer Dessert: Blueberry Crisp

End of Summer Dessert: Blueberry Crisp

We had a wonderful Labor Day weekend with our friends Ashley, Dave, and their almost 1-year-old Nora as well as Amy and her 1-year-old Lucy. We savored the last bit of summer with some local wild blueberries in a yummy and incredibly easy blueberry crisp.  

Sundaes with Fresh Blackberries & Caramel

Sundaes with Fresh Blackberries & Caramel

Yesterday Tim picked lots of beautiful fresh blackberries from our property in the Berkshires.  We didn’t have quite enough for a pie or other dish so we made sundaes with them — delicious vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and the berries.  A yummy combination! For 

Best Blueberry Pie Ever?  Blueberry Crumble Pie

Best Blueberry Pie Ever? Blueberry Crumble Pie

We had lots of visitors of the human, canine, and baby variety this weekend in Becket — the Sheehans (Amy, Colin and Lucy), the Fleckers (Kate, Evan, Duncan, and Sadie), and Danny, Rachel, and Maddie (woof!).  We had lots of fun, Angus had many playmates, 

Betty's, Buckles, Cobblers, Crumbles and Crisps…oh my!

Betty's, Buckles, Cobblers, Crumbles and Crisps…oh my!

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a crisp and a cobbler?  What about brown betty’s and buckles?  (To be honest, I don’t think I had ever heard of a buckle until I found this recipe.)  The one commonality I do know is 

Simple Summer Desserts: Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple

Simple Summer Desserts: Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple

My brother and his family are in town from Ohio for a wedding we’re all attending tomorrow on the Jersey Shore.  Last night, my mom had my aunt and uncle over for dinner so they could see my adorable niece Rebecca. My mom made this 

Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruit

Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruit

Looking for a truly decadent summer dessert?  Look no further than grilled pound caked topped with delicious mango and papaya drizzled in a rich Mexican chocolate and topped with homemade whipped cream. What a wonderful combination of flavors and textures!  I love the rich chocolate 

Summer Desserts: Honeyed Yogurt & Blueberry Tart with Ginger Crust

Summer Desserts: Honeyed Yogurt & Blueberry Tart with Ginger Crust

Here is a delicious (and healthy) blueberry tart recipe. I made a few modification partly because of the ingredients I had on hand and partly because I thought it would taste good! I only had whole wheat graham crackers on hand so I doubled the 

Summer Desserts: Fruit Salad with Limoncello

Summer Desserts: Fruit Salad with Limoncello

Here is a delicious, healthy & quick summer dessert. I skipped the limoncello and sugar on the berries and just made the lemony yogurt dip which was delicious! Fruit Salad with Limoncello Barefoot Contessa 7 ounces Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage Total) 1/3 cup good bottled 

Bridal Shower Recipes: Chocolate Tulips filled with Berries Marinated in Chambord

Bridal Shower Recipes: Chocolate Tulips filled with Berries Marinated in Chambord

We filled these beautiful store-bought chocolate shells with blueberries and sliced strawberries that we marinated in Chambord and garnished the shells with a sprig of mint. Impressive presentation and very delicious!