That’s right – this recipe has NO EGGS in it! Most people are pretty amazed by that – and pleasantly surprised at the moistness of this cake. Not sure where the recipe originally came from – but it was part of my Mom’s dessert menu for as long as I […]
I first had this “clear” martini, called an “Invisible Cosmo” – at Biaggi’s italian restaurant a few years ago. I’ve see a similar recipe called a “white cosmo”. Whatever you call it – it’s delicious! I have enjoyed this before a lovely dinner, or sitting out on the back patio […]
Tonight I thought – I need some comfort food! After all – this is Chicago and it is mid-February! It’s cold outside., but what else is new? Everyone that lives here has had about enough of winter by now. That calls for a little comfort food, and I can’t think […]
I love cake! I have made LOTS of cakes for all kinds of occasions. I get excited at the thought of designing one. From the theme, the cake itself, the filling, then the color scheme, type of frosting, and how I’m going to decorate the top and the sides – […]
Chocolate and chili – who would have thought?? It’s an amazing combination. The key is to keep the chili flavor “subtle”. My recipe includes just a hint of chili. When I served these at a Valentine’s Day party at DaBaffone restaurant, the guests were intrigued by the flavor! It’s totally […]
I want to share my granddaughters’ 1st birthday cake – from 2013. This was my favorite cake to date. It was certainly special because of the occasion, but I put a lot of thought and planning into this project. That is how I tackle most cake designs – I […]
This is my version of a Disney-inspired “Frozen” Cupcake. Anyone that has little girls in their lives will appreciate this one. My granddaughter Natalie is no exception. Our entire family recently spent a week at Disneyworld, and it was all about the princesses! So I thought my own “Frozen” cupcake […]
I was at Wildfire in Schaumburg when I tasted my first “Tini”. It was green apple, and I immediately became a fan. I liked everything about it! Instead of a “straight up” martini (which I don’t like) – this one had more flavor to it than the taste of just […]
For those of you who can’t decide between chocolate… or vanilla…, I introduce to you the Black and White Bar! It’s the perfect combination of both of your favorite flavors. These bars were a frequent “go to” recipe for my Mom. A perfect after-school treat. They are simple, quick, and […]
Talk about “comfort food”!! My Mom used to make her pot of spaghetti sauce on the stove top. This was before crock pots, or slow cookers came on the market for sure. She would use a large pot, and set it on “simmer” for hours, with the lid set just […]
I can’t say enough about cupcakes – they are adorable little treats, just enough for 1 to eat! They are versatile, and adaptable to just about any cake recipe. I love them! I’ve made thousands of cupcakes for sure during my baking business, including many cupcake towers for celebrations like […]
Mom’s homemade pizza – love this one! This is the simplest pizza recipe ever. Dissolve: 1 1/4 c warm water (not scalding) 1 pkg yeast pinch of salt 2 Tbsp olive oil Add: 3 c flour (all purpose) My Mom used to make this dough by hand, and you can […]
Chocolate peanutbutter cake – the most popular cake from my baking business. I made more of these cakes than any other during my 4 years in business. It’s the best combination of chocolate cake (fine crumb, soft and moist texture) and smooth, peanutbutter cream filling. It took me a while […]
Sweet bread is the quintessential recipe that reminds me of my Mom. I like to say “Yvonne’s in the house” when pans of this dough are baking in the oven. It infuses the house with memories of my childhood. It’s also the EASIEST bread dough I’ve ever come across. It’s […]
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