perfecting the CHOUX pastry PUFF shell by Foodessa

BAKING from the perspective of SCIENCE to get the POOF in the ideal PUFF. Follow all the steps without deviating and you'll soon be rewarded with magical clouds of pastry. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/04/puff-choux-pastry-ricotta-cream-zeppole.html

ALMOND cream PEAR pie GRANOLA crust by Foodessa

Poached, syrup pears basking in smooth almond cream with a splash of Amaretto. Crunch and savour the cradle of granola as every bite sings to your taste buds. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/02/almond-cream-pear-pie-granola-crust.html

A Delectable Cake with Triple Layers of Chocolate by Nathan Willow

Here is a simple and easy to prepare chocolate cake recipe that uses two of a child’s favorite foods: chocolate cake and chocolate frosting. This is also a perfect 1st birthday cake recipes.

A Sweet and Yummy Experience on Baking Cake by Nathan Willow

It seems like just yesterday it was Christmas. Now February, the month of hearts, is upon us and Cupid is already sighting hapless strangers in his bow's cross hairs. Oh yes, love is truly in the air. What better way to share your love and spread peace and harmony amongst your loved ones than with this chocolate ambrosia. Celebrate…

Valrhona Guanaja Hot Chocolate Cake by Jason Weaver

Cherry Claflouti by Windle Grissett

The French version of a cobbler, great with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Special Birthday Cake for Your Little Angel's First Birthday by Nathan Willow

Birthdays are always special for everybody. Your child’s first birthday and first birthday cake recipes are always extra special and to make it even more special, here is a simple chocolate cake recipe that can be prepared at home and make you the star…

A Delectable Birthday Decadence by Nathan Willow

"To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour." William Blake said it best in this poem about being a child. Celebrate your child's first birthday with this chocolate cake recipe. Feel like a child with this rich, luscious, creamy, mouth-watering,…

Cherry Chocolate Amaretto Clafoutis by Foodessa

My version of a classic, rustic, French crêpe batter dessert. Can also be made with 6 x (1 cup / 250ml) ramekins. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/07/cocktail-by-cherry-chocolate-amaretto.html

Yummy Banana Cake Made More Tempting with Chocolate Frosting by Nathan Willow

A banana split makes an interesting dessert for both the young and the old; and when you combine it with gooey chocolate frosting it adds to the taste and gives you two-fold joy! Here is a simple banana split cake recipe that you can prepare at home…

Blueberry Clafouti by Salad Foodie

The bounty of fresh fruits in summer is an ideal time to make clafouti, a baked French dessert or breakfast dish with a batter or crepe-like topping. Traditionally black cherries are used, but plums, cranberries, blackberries and others work well. I like the delicate elegance of the clafouti, distinctly different from fruit cobblers…

Raspberry Creme Brulee by Jason Weaver

A delectable crème brule with a surprise: a bottom layer of raspberry gelee.

Mont Blanc Vacherin with Chestnut Ice Cream and Chocolate Meringue and Marron Espuma by Patrice Martineau

A Mont Blanc Vacherin made of chocolate meringue, chestnut ice cream, chocolate cream, condensed milk gelée, and chestnut espuma.

Creme Brulee by Mark Tabak

My claim to fame. Not quite so traditional, I use whole eggs and milk to lighten it up a little bit.

Roasted Pineapple Sauce by Jason Weaver