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Category Archives: Desserts

Steamed Fruit Dumplings – Recipe and Technique

This recipe is a very old favorite of mine. It reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking days and my Sunday visits to her with my mom.
I love these fluffy dumplings because they are so light in texture, and so delicious served with melted butter and sugar.
This recipe dates back to my great-grandmother, who was of German descent, and most likely to her mother and grandmother, which would date back to the 1700s.

Delicious Passover Recipes – Tested and Loved

I have some wonderful Jewish friends preparing to celebrate the Passover Holiday.

I have previously prepared and posted several Passover recipes, but today I am providing pictures and links for your convenience.

Traditional Ukrainian Honey Cake – Recipe

I love honey cake, but especially around the holidays. There is something very soothing about having hot herbal tea with a piece of honey cake on a cold winter day, which is perfect around Christmas.

Apple Torte with Caramel-Nut Glaze – Recipe

If you love Tortes but have been looking for a lighter filling, rather than the traditional buttercream, this is a great recipe for you.  The cake layers are fragile, filling mostly apples, with a nice caramel glaze.