Before I fought fascism, I just wrote recipes and taught little cooking lessons online. But, here we are! Thanks for being here! We lived in New Orleans from
Desserts
Great Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
I made a full batch of sugar cookies, which make A LOT of cookies. So if you’re feeding a bunch of kids or taking these for your coworkers,
Fresh Fig Clafoutis – A Delicious French Baked Custard
A “clafoutis” is a delicious French baked custard. It’s surprisingly easy to assemble, and it bakes in the oven to a puffy, custardy, delightful dish. All you need
Fresh Apricot Galette
Fresh apricots shine like jewels in this sumptuous and rustic butter pastry.
Three Berry Galettes
If you’ve ever seen gorgeous berries longed to make something really special and pretty out of them, this video is for you. All you need to do is
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I have a hard time passing up the vibrant red rhubarb stalks in the market this time of year. Rhubarb is naturally flavorful, yet extremely tart. Pairing fresh
Classic British Victoria Sponge Cake
This is one of the first truly British cakes I tried after moving to the U.K. in the early 2000’s. Named for Queen Victoria, this is said to
Strawberry Shortcake
This recipe is for the person who’s great grandma or great aunt used to make these and serve them on the front porch. That’s the kind of short
Fresh Strawberry Pie
You will need a pre-baked pie shell to make this gorgeous fresh strawberry pie. You can find my masterclass video and recipe here. This recipe will make a
Soft – Yet – Durable Sugar Cookies
The buttercream makes these cookies so creamy and delicious. It, along with my tinted sugar method makes so many design possibilities that fun to make. To get a
Candy ‘Till Ya Puke Cake – A Family Favorite
This cake has been a ‘hit’ at my house for almost a decade. Kids love it, teens go wild over it! I personally, am not a fan, although
Fresh Cheesecake – Fast and Easy
Cheesecake is deceptively simple. It only requires a food processor to pulverize graham crackers to make the crust, and later, after a quick wash of the food processor
Raspberry Coulis (Raspberry Dessert Sauce)
This is the sauce I made to accompany my daughter Charlotte’s 18th Birthday cheesecake. It’s so fast and easy to whip together and it really is far superior
Classic Red Velvet Cake
*Important* To make this cake, use TWO BATCHES of Cream Cheese Icing.
Deep Dish Pecan Pie
What makes my pecan pie special is the spiced rum in the filling, and the fact that there is enough filling to fill a generous deep dish pie
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
The history of peanut butter cookies. Peanut butter cookies are distinctly American! First published in a cookbook in 1910, the peanut butter cookie is credited to none other
Easy & Amazing Chocolate Banana Bread
This recipe is easily achievable for a beginner, and a fun creative project for an intermediate or advanced baker. If you want an extra challenge, try and devise
Fresh Blackberry Galette
When you have only a handful of berries and a smidge of time, a galette is in order. The less-fussy cousin of the traditional pie – a galette
Snickerdoodle Cookies
These creamy, buttery, cinnamon-y cookies are a great way to kick off your fall baking season! Snickerdoodles don’t require special ingredients. You probably already have the ingredients on
Fun & Easy Christmas Tree Cake
JUST FOR FUN. A great cake to make if you’re interested in a fun, light project that’s not too serious.
Lush, Deep Dish Chocolate Cream Pie
The best, most decadent, lush and unforgettable pie. My chocolate cream pie recipe uses ten egg yolks and three cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips to make a delicious
The Best Pie Crust Master Class and Recipe
I’ve been making this pie crust for decades. It’s a formula and concept I learned in France, and augmented by studying vintage American cookbooks. I have made and
An Easy Chrysanthemum Cake for my Daughter
This adorable little fall cake is easy enough for a beginner. Watch my video for the instructions on how to use some simple techniques to create this little
Classic American Chocolate Layer Cake
A deep, dark chocolatey cake that is moist and almost custard-like, while still being light. The mayonnaise is an unlikely key ingredient that makes this cake so full-proof
German Plum Cake – Pflaumenkuchen / Zwetschgenkuchen
This German delicacy is what we would easily call a tart. It is known in Germany, however, as “kuchen” or cake. This cake is comprised of three layers.
Roasted and Caramelized Flat White Peaches (Plattpfirsich)
I understand it’s easy to classify summer fruits as “for either snacks or pies”. However, there’s another way to enjoy them when you don’t want raw fruit, and