December 2010

Swee always submits the most beautiful dishes - carefully crafted and full of delicate, balanced flavors. This cake is no exception.

I'll admit that I had to Google "dacquoise," which is a layered cake, usually served chilled and accompanied by fruit. A very fitting definition for this dessert. Swee's layers of coconut-lime cake are intermingled with mango gelee, passionfruit and mango bavarian cream and lemongrass bavarian cream. Then, the whole thing is topped with white chocolate ganache.

You're supposed to chill this beauty for 3-6 hours before serving, but if you're anything like me you're already contemplating how to take a bite!

Recipe: L'Exotique

Just take one look at these cinnamon rolls, and try not to get hungry.  Drizzled with icing, nuts, and warm from the oven - they look and taste just like the ones from Cinnabon - but better!

Recipe: Cinnabon Rolls

Amazingly sophisticated cookies from La Kocinera - she shares the classic recipe as well as step-by-step instructions.  I love the way she describes them: "Sparkling like the lights on a tree, Linzer Cookies are the perfect treat for Christmas."

Recipe: Linzer Christmas Cookies

My feature article on chocolate in Women's Health magazine just hit the shelves and includes this delightful chocolate coffee cake with cashew ganache.

Recipe: Chocolate Coffee Cake