Pavlovas are a type of meringue typically topped with whipped cream and berries. This meringue-dessert has a crispy-crunchy outer layer and a soft-chewy interior. It’s almost like a marshmallow on the inside, surrounded by a crisp-outer layer. Combined with barely-sweetened whipped cream and berries, these are a sweet, creamy treat. Pavlovas are a bit fussy.Read more
Reminiscent of an apple turnover, these tarts are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a tender, flaky crust. These are a stunning dessert, but incredibly easy to make. I added a hint of cinnamon to these, but if you love cinnamon flavor add a bit more. Apple Tarts with Hint of Cinnamon MakesRead more
Alright, here’s one more zucchini recipe! This is definitely worth making before the last of the zucchini leave your garden! You can even freeze the dough (pre-scooped) for later this winter. These cookies are sweet, chewy, nutty, crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside. I have to say that these jumped up nearRead more
It’s that time of year again! Carroll Cafe starts back up this Friday, September 12th with a very special CD release party for Jesse Palidofsky, one of the main organizers of Carroll Cafe. It’s going to be a great event, so buy your tickets online and plan to come on out for some great music,Read more
I made these for Carroll Cafe and everyone loved them. I had one person who got one before the show started and then came back at intermission to get one for his “wife.” I can’t blame him if he didn’t actually share, these are definitely worth devouring all on your own. These might be myRead more
This was another great recipe from Carroll Cafe. Rhubarb is a great spring plant. It looks like red celery and has a very intense tart flavor when raw. I love baking with rhubarb because the tart flavor works so well in a variety of uses, like pie, bars, scones, and this crisp. This crisp usesRead more
This is a delicious salad. Totally addictive and packed with flavor. I even got a bean-hater to eat this salad. It has bright bold flavors with lemon and za’atar, parsley and mint. Za’atar is a middle eastern spice blend that has thyme, sumac, oregano and some other delicious spices in it. It’s a bit challengingRead more
Holy yum. These cookies are like strawberry shortcake/cheesecake in a soft, individually portioned cookie. The flavors complement each other perfectly without being too sweet. The cookies are tender and moist with just the right amount of brown sugar flavor. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and a bright red strawberry, these are the perfect treatRead more
These were a huge hit at Carroll Cafe. These are everything a chocolate lover needs. The rich chocolate cookie is almost brownie-like and is stuffed with crunchy pecans and gooey caramel bits. These are an intense treat. Your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied. Chocolate Turtle Cookies Makes 20 large cookies Adapted from Two PeasRead more
This is a recipe I adapted from my grandma’s recipe. It is the perfect summer treat. These bars are light and fluffy tasting with a wonderful crunchy crust/topping. The fruit really shines. They’re the perfect way to cool down on a long hot summer day. As my grandma would say, they’re really easy to make.Read more