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Vera

Double Chocolate Coffee Cake

  This cake is delicious on its own but irresistible when served with a generous dollop of espresso-infused whipped cream. Kahlua-flavored sugar syrup brushed over the warm cake gives it a thin crispy sugary crust. I like to warm a… Continue reading →

Chocolate and Vanilla Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

These cookies are certainly eye catchers. The dough is very forgiving, a pleasure to work with – it makes it perfectly suitable for a “bake together with kids” project. If you like your cookies crisp, bake them a bit longer…. Continue reading →

Raspberry-Laced Chocolate Cupcakes

There is another dessert from my romantic menu. This recipe is almost entirely based on Alice Medrich’s recipe from “Bittersweet”. I just made them a bit more raspberry-flavored by adding a thin layer of raspberry jam glaze underneath the chocolate… Continue reading →

Cocoa Wafers

These are the cookies I always use for my cheesecake crusts since they are so easy to make and the flavor is nothing comparing to store bought cookies. Crispy throughout, the wafers are also great accompany to a cup of… Continue reading →

Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake

There is enough batter to make one 9-inch round cheesecake. Since I was serving it on Valentine’s Day, I used small individual heart-shaped molds to suit the occasion. This is a great dessert to be served on such a special… Continue reading →

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

According to my taste, commercially made rum raisin ice cream never has enough raisins or rum in it. Contrarily, this one is loaded with raisins. And even Jack Sparrow would approve the quantity of rum. Although I would think twice… Continue reading →

Vanilla Pizzelle

These are classic Italian wafers. They are good as is, or shaped into cones or cylinders and filled with a filling of your choice. The pizzelle can be draped over bottom of a glass and used as edible bowls for… Continue reading →

White Chocolate Mousse

There is no any gelatin powder or eggs in this mousse. The flavor, as a result, is clean and pure. And the texture is light without being elastic. Definitely don’t try to save on the chocolate here. You get what… Continue reading →

Very Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

These cupcakes have so many wonderful qualities! First of all, they are very, very chocolaty, and moist, and so flavorful. And they don’t have any fat except the one coming from the chocolate. It means you can eat extra one… Continue reading →

Chocolate and Cherry Babka

Rich buttery brioche dough with smart addition of chocolate and dried cherries turns into the best babka. The result is worth the effort. But you have to plan baking this bread ahead of time – the dough needs to be… Continue reading →

Poppy Seed Honey Cake

If you are like me – love everything that has poppy seeds in it, then this is definitely a recipe to try. The cake is moist, sweet and full of poppies. It gets even better in a day or too…. Continue reading →

Pull-Apart Buttermilk-Onion Rolls

What can be more enjoyable than freshly baked, warm from the oven bread rolls. Well, these ones even come with a twist. They filled with sweet caramelized onions scented with nutmeg. And they are absolutely spectacular, in taste and appearance!

Cranberry-Mascarpone Pots De Crème

There is another holiday favorite. It can be done up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated till the serving time.

Raisin-Eggnog Bread Pudding

The least thing you want to do on Christmas morning or morning after New Year celebration is to cook. I hate the whole idea of spending hours in the kitchen rather than being with my family and sharing my son’s… Continue reading →

Lemon Poppy Seeds Pretzel Cookies

This is my variation of Nick Malgieri’s recipe for Vanilla Pretzels, from his “Cookies Unlimited”. The cookies are not as hard and crunchy as the most of similar shaped cookies. They even stay cakey and tender in the middle.

Molasses Spice Cookies

The cookies are big, sweet, mildly spiced, crisp, and crunchy but not hard. They go well with anything – milk, coffee or tea. I like to crush them over ice-cream or even yogurt. The cookies are the great keepers, they… Continue reading →

Honey Maple Pecan Tart

More a confection than a pastry; it screams out loud for a double shot of espresso. The tart is seductive and rich. Serve it thinly sliced. If you wish you can substitute all or part of the pecans for walnuts.

Pineapple Coconut Cookies

These are sooooo good! They are actually among my favorite cookies and I have to admit I’m quite picky… The cookies are easy to prepare but they are the best the day they are baked. This way they are crispy… Continue reading →

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