Lulu’s Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons These chocolate macaroons are addictive–enjoy! Makes 18 4 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3 large egg whites ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon...
View ArticleLulu’s Cuban Coffee Ice Cream
1 quart of Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean ice cream 4 tablespoons instant coffee 3 tablespoons ground espresso (or dark roast, I like like Peet’s french roast) Place ice cream in refrigerator for an hour to...
View ArticleLulu’s Banana Zabaglione with Fresh Berries and Shortbread Cookies
Banana Zabaglione Makes about 3 cups; serves 8 8 large egg yolks ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar ¾ cup banana liqueur 1½ cups heavy cream 2 cups fresh berries Rosemary Shortbread, for serving (recipe...
View ArticleLulu’s Cinnamon Bites
Cinnamon Bites This recipe was passed along to me by my sister Julie. Julie has five kids (four boys and a girl) and they are all obsessed with these little cinnamon bites. They’re great with a cup of...
View ArticleJuly- National Ice Cream Month
Thanks to President Ronald Reagan, we now have an excuse to consume even more ice cream in this month than any other months in the year. In 1984, President Reagan deemed July the National Ice Cream...
View ArticleMini Apple/Peach Tarts
These are great because they can be made a couple of days beforehand. They have a delicious buttery crust that lends itself to more than just apples; peaches, strawberries, or chocolate mousse with...
View ArticleApricot Sparkling Wine Floats
A grown up interpretation of Fine Cooking’s recipe. Elegant, yet playful, and a great way to take advantage of stone fruit season. Serves 6 1 tablespoon vanilla paste 1 lb ripe apricots, pitted and...
View ArticleIce Cream Sliders
A new take on the Ice Cream Sandwich. I found this recipe on the Tasting Table, a wonderful food blog that I’m a total fan of. I thought this recipe was so creative; such a fun interpretation of a...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Julia Child
In honor of what would’ve been Julia Child’s 100th Birthday yesterday, I’m sharing with all of you one of her many classic recipes. Here are Julia Child’s Best Ever Brownies courtesy of Shine from...
View ArticleChocolate Pumpkin Layer Cake
Adapted from John Down, Christopher Norman Chocolates Time: 1 1/2 hours plus cooling 20 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) soft unsalted butter, more for greasing 2 cups flour, more for dusting 1 teaspoon...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! For all the hopeless romantics out there, this day is for you! Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or a loved one, make sure it’s a decadent day. Today is the day to...
View ArticleNational Oatmeal Cookie Day
Happy National Oatmeal Cookie Day! I love to keep this dough in the freezer and treat myself to a bite of cookie dough every once in a while. Makes 6 dozen 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 cups...
View ArticleButterfinger Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
This recipe is so simple—stir crushed candy bars into softened ice cream—but it’s a real crowd pleaser. Dress it up with homemade chocolate sauce and wafer-thin chocolate cookies. • 1 pint vanilla bean...
View ArticleHappy Cinco de Mayo!
I know for many Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to enjoy a tall margarita but I thought today I would switch it up. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll definitely be breaking out the tequila for an ice cold...
View ArticleNational Coffee Day
Patty P’s French Coffee Cake When I was growing up in Connecticut I knew it was Sunday or a holiday when this cake was brought out. My husband and my friend Leslie love this cake today. 2 stick...
View ArticleInside Out Caramel Apples
A fun twist (literally) on traditional caramel apples! So delicious, and so much easier to bite into! Ingredients 3 large Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples* 1 large lemon 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Popcorn
My favorite part about fall is the cooler weather and pumpkin flavored everything! Ingredients ⅓ cup popcorn kernels 3 tbs coconut oil 3 tbs brown sugar (optional: 1 tbs brown sugar for topping) ½ tsp...
View ArticleNational Dessert Day
Red Velvet Cupcakes Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature...
View ArticleChocolate-Pumpkin Layer Cake
20 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) soft unsalted butter, more for greasing 2 cups flour, more for dusting 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon...
View ArticleChocolate Brownie Day
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BROWNIES 1 ½ cup flour 1 ½ cup oatmeal, regular old fashioned oats 1 ½ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 ½ sticks butter (6 oz) – cut into pieces –...
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