Although this recipe has several components, it’s actually quite convenient to prepare, since all of the elements can be made well ahead of time. Pile fresh fruit and mint leaves on top just before serving for an extra-pretty presentation.
This luscious sorbet is like a berry-lover’s dream on ice. Serve it unadorned to best showcase the complex blend of berry flavors.
Once spring gives way to summer, shortcake lovers can kiss strawberries goodbye and rejoice in a world of less predictable options.
Homemade sorbet makes an elegant and impressive finale with very little effort. Garnish with fresh berries if they’re in season. If not, try some chopped candied orange or lemon zest, available at gourmet stores.
I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. It started in grammar school with those colorful mass-produced cards we stuffed in the decorated class Valentine box. Later my […]
Cruising the I-5 on a warm spring day while dancing in my seat to the cool sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club… could life […]
I love picnics! Whether it’s a solo morning hike in the fog-shrouded hills with a thermos of coffee and muffins, or more elaborate fare shared […]
This classic Italian dessert combines frosty, sweet ice cream with robust, piping hot espresso. Sophisticated, dramatic, irresistible—and a cinch to prepare.
This variation on a classic replaces the traditional raw eggs with cooked custard, and adds fragrant Kahlua for an extra dimension of coffee flavor.
