by Brian | Nov 27, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Yesterday’s post was about how to make dulce de leche without risking a minor kitchen explosion. Now that you have it, what do you do with it? Look at the picture. Bread pudding filled with chocolate chunks. And then crowned [if not quite drowned] in the dulce de...
by Brian | Nov 26, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
The explosions began in Mexico decades ago. They have spread north. First in the Southwest but now across the country. It has to stop. No, no, I’m not talking about the drug cartels. I am talking about dulce de leche, that marvelously brown, gooey, rich...
by Brian | Nov 11, 2012 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
Sables. Warm, furry. A comfy coat, or at least a collar. Just the thing as winter … Oh, dear, no. Butter cookies. Sables are a butter cookie, a specialty in Breton, France, for example. Butter, sugar, and flour. No eggs. And flavorings that must be matched to...
by Brian | Oct 6, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“You are an idiot,” Suzen said. It’s a term of endearment I often hear. Sometimes softly, sometimes with passion. This time it was delivered with particular force. “Sweetie, it’s really going to be really interesting. You love caramel. I picked this recipe for...
by Brian | Oct 2, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Ah, yes, the brownie is good. It’s really good. And I swear I will blog it tomorrow. But today, raise your eyes. Look at that chocolate glaze. That perfect chocolate glaze that made these brownies “the best ever.” Suzen said that. I was humbled. The brownie is from...
by Brian | Sep 21, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“No, you got it wrong.” Suzen said. “Again.” “Suzen, the recipe you gave me said sweet potatoes. I wrote the blog based on that.” “Change it, Sweetie.” So I am. This wonderful, wonderful dessert is made with...
