Super Easy Lemon Curd in the Vitamix

some people are sweet and tartsome people are deep and darksome people are on the fence...?BUT this dessert ?..... 'til death do us part.please excuse my attempt at Valentine's poetry, but someone has to get a bit sappy around here.    Valentine's...

Rosemary Almond Salted Caramel Chocolates

ROSEMARY and CHOCOLATE...FABULOUS COMBOadd some smoked salt caramel and roasted almonds?...done dealjust trying to squeeze in as many chocolates as possible before it's too late.  i'm obsessed with tempering chocolate, learning new tricks and trying...

Spicy Dark Chocolate Bacon with Roasted Almonds

YES, chocolate bacon has been around for a few years...BUT if you haven't tried it...YOU MUST PARTAKE IN THE PHENOMENAL FLAVOR COMBINATION AND SHARE WITH YOUR BACON LOVIN' FRIENDS !if you have tried it and weren't too impressed, i guarantee this is far...

Moroccan Cherry Preserves

CHERRIES ARE BACK... YES..they're expensive.  they aren't quite as dark, plump and sweet as they are when they are in perfect season, but they are worth it for jam and preserves.  Fabulous add to your Holiday breakfasts, brunch, dinners...

Parmasen Pound Cake #3-Light Crumb and Texture

Parmesan Pound Cake #3yes...#3.   i admit...i border on obsession in the pound cake department.  i hope you all saw Parmesan Pound Cake #1 and Parmesan Pound cake #2.  go ahead and check them out...they were also a big hit around...

Chipotle Bacon Pecan Caramel Apples...

there are no words to describe..."A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS"and YES...BACON DOES MAKE EVERYTHING BETTERespecially when it's got a little kick of chipotle.better late than never...i've been dreaming about this for weeks.now it's crunch time...

Forbidden Rice Pudding

 in  few words ?...unique, exotic, satiating, DELICIOUS... and HEALTHY ?!!!forbidden rice...often served in south east Asia for breakfast this unique pudding can just as easily cover you for a surprisingly fabulous interesting dessert.once...

Banh Gan. Vietnamese Flan...aka "Liver Cake"

DON'T ADJUST YOUR SCREEN...YES...this is the color of Banh Gan.translation..."LIVER CAKE"NO...THERE IS NOT LIVER IN THE CAKE!BUT...this has got to be one of the top 5 weirdest things i have ever baked.  make that top 3.and as you know......i know...

Garam Masala Nectarine Jam

HELP...farm fresh fruits are on their way out.i've had so much fun canning this summer, i don't know what i'll do without all this beautiful fruit to chose from.  i know... here in So. Cal. we have all the fruits and veggies we could ever ask for...

Guinness Extra Stout Caramel Sauce

are you a caramel freak ?...grab your keysgo buy the Guinnessmake this caramel sauce !!!sometimes the best things happen on the way to the destination...my goal, or destination, was sweet red cherry preserves swimming in malty Guinness syrup.i ended...