Instead of simply improving upon classic pecan pie, we decided to develop the pecan pie of our dreams. We passed on the traditional crust and gloopy, syrupy filling. Think: brown-butter Sea Salt shortbread filled with decadent double cream, topped with plenty of lightly-candied pecans.
Dessert
Absurdly Easy & Good Microwave Apple Crisp
Whole baked apples are great but if you want to have a little more fun the fast and easy way, try this recipe I adapted to make a microwave apple crisp. It takes me about 10 minutes to make it. I love the crispness and sweetness of granola on top, as opposed to the slight […]
Easy: Jazzy Lemon Posset with Limoncello
This airy lemon confection, a cross between a pudding and a mousse, is a classic British dessert (in this case, translated by an Irish chef, James O’Shea at West Street Grill, Litchfield, Conn.).
Easy Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crumb Crust
One glance told us this key lime pie was going to be something; one bite and we knew she had a winner —tart yet creamy, a beautiful play against the absurdly easy and buttery graham cracker crust.
Chocolate-Covered Potato Chip Popcorn
We loved this recipe from Party Popcorn. The salty, sweet combination is what makes this one a favorite. Plus, there’s that satisfying crunch of the potato chips. Definitely get the chips with the ridges as Ashton Epps Swank suggests. The thickness is key.
Olive Oil Chocolate Walnut Brownies
These aren’t Italian, as Nancy Harmon Jenkins freely admits, yet she couldn’t resist the challenge of substituting olive oil for butter; she’s deservedly proud of the result. Jenkins is author of Virgin Territory, a history of olive oil in the Mediterranean and recipes featuring olive oil.
