Ingredient: sugar

Fig Hazelnut Torte

Tidbits...Probably my most important "discovery" in Italy was eating ripe figs, warm from the sun right from the tree.  The fig trees are numerous and...

Vol-au-Vent with Cranberry Chantilly Cream

Tidbits...This is an impressive dessert on very short notice. The chantilly cream can be made in advance and refrigerated. Fold in whipped cream just before...

Mom’s Cinnamon Rolls

Tidbits...I can smell the sweet aroma of cinnamon and hot rolls in my mom's kitchen. This recipe always takes me back to those special years....

Vanilla Pastry Cream (Over Poached Pears)

Tidbits...The pastry cream combined with the poached pears is a sweet treat....

Wine Poached Pears

Tidbits... Serve these pears with vanilla pastry cream or ice cream....

Pomegranate Liqueur

Tidbits...When the pomegranates are ripe, dark red and sweet you can make this glorious after dinner drink The hard part is waiting the 30 days...