Tag: sweet

• Spiced S’more Tart

  In the summer, we made s’mores. We were inventive- if there was no blazing campfire around, we’d use the flames from the stove. Another time, me and a friend made peanut butter s’more cookies late at night and ate them hot, while we sat outside in the warm night air. While we were reminiscing about…

  Chaya

  November 22, 2014

  Delectables

  butter, chocolate, cinnamon, december, delicious, dessert, food, graham crackers, holidays, meringue, november, photography, pie, recipes, s’mores, sweet, tart

• Classic Chocolate Babka

  There’s nothing (seriously, nothing) like a good chocolate babka. With a soft, brioche-like dough, cinnamon-spiced chocolate filling and beautiful, twisted shape, babka is basically the epitome of what dessert (or breakfast-shh, don’t tell) should be. That’s not to say I make it all the time; it takes a good four hours. But other than that,…

  Chaya

  November 9, 2014

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  babka, brioche, butter, chocolate, cinnamon, delicious, dessert, jewish, recipes, seinfeld, sweet

• Pear and Chocolate Chunk Scones

  Scones have an unfortunate reputation for being dry and crumbly. When asked to choose between scones, pancakes or french toast for brunch, most people would probably choose from the latter two. But when made right, scones can be moist, flaky and flavorful. They can be stuffed to the brim with fruit; they can be fragrantly…

  Chaya

  February 23, 2014

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  breakfast, brunch, chocolate, delicious, dessert, fall, food, pears, photography, recipes, scones, seasonal, sweet, winter

• Tiramisu

  Whether it’s coffee frosting on a bundt cake, frozen espresso ices or mocha petit fours, I believe that coffee, when used in dessert, is far superior to a regular cup of joe. That’s one of the reasons why I love tiramisu. Yes, it’s rich and creamy but the liqueur and coffee soaked ladyfingers and the…

  Chaya

  January 30, 2014

  Delectables

  coffee, delicious, dessert, entertaining, food, italian, january, photography, recipes, retrolillies, sweet, tiramisu, winter

• Chocolate Rum Torte

  A classic chocolate torte is something that everyone should have in their repertoire, especially if they entertain often. This one, made with rum, is rich and fudgey, a perfect dessert if there ever was one. I like to serve it with cold whipped cream and strawberries to keep it light, but if you’re all for…

  Chaya

  December 13, 2013

  Delectables

  cake, chocolate, dessert, food, photography, recipes, sweet, torte, winter

• Cinnamon Meringue Cookies

  Just in time for the end of Chanukah, I’m posting another holiday cookie recipe, and this is one is special. Growing up in Switzerland, I had these cookies every winter, when they were baked and given out as gifts during Chanukah. I remember being enamored with the taste and texture; they’re chewy, fragrant and spicy,…

  Chaya

  December 4, 2013

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• Speculoos Button Cookies

  Each year during Chanukah, my family bakes sugar cookies. We make the dough, roll it out, shape the cookies with themed cookie cutters, and then decorate them with royal icing and sprinkles. However, this year I wanted to try something a little more sophisticated, and that’s where these speculoos cookies came in. Not only do…

  Chaya

  November 30, 2013

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• Baked Apple Cider Donuts

  Come fall, apple farms and bakeries alike begin selling fresh and addictive apple cider donuts. Whether they’re glazed with buttermilk and cider, or rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, apple cider donuts are about as classic a fall treat as you can get. I made my own baked version in under an hour and glazed them…

  Chaya

  November 7, 2013

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