With summer’s heat upon us, there’s nothing like a frozen dessert, such as this delicious cardamom ice cream. The ice cream is rich and creamy with a gentle hint of warm, spicy cardamom.… Read more
Desserts
Dessert recipes for those times when you need a little something sweet.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry rhubarb pie is a celebration of the season, combining two items at their peak this time of year. Lusciously sweet strawberries and tart red rhubarb make the best pie. As you can see from my pie photo, I haven’t mastered a beautiful crimped edge, but I’m here to tell you that it tastes delicious no matter how it looks. … Read more
Ruth Reichl’s Gingerbread Cake
This gingerbread cake recipe is bursting with the flavors of fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and a hint of pepper. The recipe comes from Ruth Reichl’s novel Delicious! and the cake is exactly that — delicious!… Read more
Pear Crisp
Serve a batch of warm pear crisp with a little ice cream and it is sure to be a hit. Pear crisp is one of those great seasonal desserts!… Read more
Peach Almond Galette
Peach almond galette pairs two flavors that work well together. Juicy peaches rest on top of sweet almond paste and are topped with crunchy almond slices. It’s sweet summertime!… Read more