Ginger Cake
In my search for a good ginger cake, I read a number of recipes online and in old cookbooks, and finally settled on one that sounded like it would yield the result I was looking for. I adapted it for my altitude by reducing the …
Tag: desserts
Meringue Nests
One of my favorite summer desserts is simply berries and cream in a Meringue Nest. I find they are fairly easy to make – more forgiving than Pavlovas anyway – and though they can be made to look more decorative with piping, I’m fine with …
Strawberry Shortcake
There are other options for shortcake other than strawberry, and maybe one of these days I will try one of them. But when the days are lengthening, the air is warmer and we start finding bright red strawberries hiding in the leaves of our backyard …
Chocolate Panna Cotta
This dessert combines some of my favorite things. It’s smooth and creamy, and very chocolate-y without being too sweet. It’s also super quick and easy. However, if you prefer vanilla, you can find the non-chocolate version here. Chocolate Panna Cotta 1 3/4 cup heavy cream …