Category Archives: Sweets

“Did you leave room for dessert?” Of course we did. We don’t always eat sweets, but when we do we go for the best.

Recipe: Joy Balls

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Joy Balls really do taste quite a bit like Almond Joy candies. I started with this paleo recipe but rolled them in coconut at the end to dress them up a bit. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen balls; three is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cashew Coconut Clusters

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

This Cashew Coconut Clusters recipe originates with the diabolical Dr. Ludwig, but I am appropriating it because his method for melting the chocolate (just mix it in with the other ingredients on the baking sheet) doesn’t work at all. Makes … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mom’s Tangy Lemon Bars

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

My mother loved the lemon bars from Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs, so in honor of her 100th birthday I whipped up a close approximation based on a recipe from Alice Medrich. These are really easy to make and very, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Stuffing Pudding (bread pudding made with leftover Thanksgiving stuffing)

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Send that final tub of leftover stuffing out with a sweet farewell. Stuffing Pudding is made with Eagle Brand condensed milk, which you may well have around from your holiday bakes. Serves 8-10 as dessert. Ingredients: 4 c leftover bread … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Leftover Banana Bread

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

The Eagle Brand condensed milk adds a nice richness to this leftover banana bread. A good thing to make after the holidays when you discover lots of blackened bananas lurking in the corners of your refrigerator. Makes 1 big loaf. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Election Cake

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

U.S. Election Day in the early years of our Republic was a happy and festive occasion. Election Cake was served as a reward for voting or simply to celebrate democracy. A number of bakers are offering it this year to encourage … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Buttermilk Pie a la Micklethwait

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

I was inspired by the life-changing buttermilk pie at Micklethwait’s Craft Meats in Austin, and this is pretty close in my opinion. It’s based on a Southern Living recipe which is what I expect the Micklethwait pastry chef would be … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Campfire Baklava

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Sick of s’mores? Try this change of pace on your next camping trip. From Cooking with Fire by Paula Marcoux, and used with her permission. Ingredients: Dough: 7 oz all purpose flour 1/2 t Kosher salt 2/3 c lukewarm water … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Three-Way Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I whipped up this three-way strawberry shortcake recipe for a promotion sponsored by Driscoll’s. It features home-made buttermilk biscuits and three different preparations of strawberries: quick-pickled, macerated and fresh. 12 servings. Ingredients: For the biscuits: 2 c unbleached all purpose … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Dark Chocolate Biscotti with Chipotle Chili

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

First of my 3 holiday bakes. Dark Chocolate Biscotti is adapted from davidg618’s recipe which appeared on the wonderful baker blog, The Fresh Loaf. Ingredients: 1/2 c (one stick) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 c sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 … Continue reading →

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