Desserts & Sweets without lemon biscuit dough

I'm a little giddy. OK...a lot giddy. Macarons have been on my "must try someday" list for ages now. I first saw them in Martha's Baking Handbook and just[...]

My mom was one of those people who had a great group of girlfriends wherever we lived. There were always parties and get-togethers and celebrations. Her[...]

* Please sing along to the tune of " It's My Party ." * Have you ever made yourself a birthday cake? After reading The Pastry Queen , I decided that this[...]

Desserts for Dudes month continues.... with a giveaway! {See those toppers? Cupcake toppers of YOUR CHOICE are part of the prize package. That's right,[...]

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp coffee powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp Chocolate Hazelnut spread 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1[...]

FOR THE CAKE: 3/4 stick butter , softened 1 scant cup sugar (I used 7/8 cup, which is 3/4 cup + 2 T.) 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. icing sugar 3/4 c. grnd blanched almonds 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour 1 whl egg , lightly, beaten     Galette 2 x Granny Smith[...]