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Quicky Sticky Biscuits
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.07 | 2 Comments
Quicky Sticky Biscuits

by Jill O’Connor
from Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey:
Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth
(Chronicle Books, 2007)
Makes about 12 big biscuits
When I was seven years old, my mother enrolled me in my first cooking class. I loved it, …

Challah Bread Pudding with Carrot Crème Anglaise
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.07 | No Comment
Challah Bread Pudding with Carrot Crème Anglaise

by Sheilah Kaufman
from Upper Crusts: Fabulous Ways to Use Bread
(Capital Books, 2007)
Serves 8 to 10
The drier the bread you use, the better this dish. The results: a crispy top, a tender inside, and bread pudding …

Campton Place Coffee Cake
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.07 | No Comment
Campton Place Coffee Cake

by Sherry Yard
from Desserts by the Yard
(Houghton Mifflin, 2007)
Makes 1 Bundt cake
This is the densest, moistest coffee cake you’ll ever eat, made of alternating layers of rich sour-cream cake and a filling consisting of peaches …

Almond, Pear, and Chocolate Brioche
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.07 | No Comment
Almond, Pear, and Chocolate Brioche

Brioche aux Amandes, Poire and Chocolat
by Clotilde Dusoulier
from Chocolate & Zucchini
(Broadway Books, 2007)
Serves 4 to 8
On Saturday mornings, my father would take my sister and me to his favorite store for comic books and graphic …

Danish Chocolate-Streusel Coffee Cake
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.06 | 3 Comments
Danish Chocolate-Streusel Coffee Cake

by Lou Seibert Pappas
from Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory
(Chronicle, 2006)
Makes 2 loaves
This chocolate-filled sweet bread always graces our table at the Christmas and Easter holiday seasons. It has been a family favorite since the …

Banana, Macadamia Nut, and Coconut Coffee Cake
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.06 | One Comment
Banana, Macadamia Nut, and Coconut Coffee Cake

by Lou Seibert Pappas
from Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory
(Chronicle, 2006)
Makes one 9-inch cake
Toasty, sweet macadamia nuts and cinnamon sugar top this flavorful banana cake laced with flaky coconut. It’s especially moist. Select well-ripened sugar-sweet …

Apricot-Pistachio-Lemon Coffee Cake
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Apricot-Pistachio-Lemon Coffee Cake

by Lou Seibert Pappas
from Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory
(Chronicle, 2006)
Makes one 10-inch Bundt or tube cake
This handsome cake makes a regal sight on a pedestal plate. Each lemon-flavored slice is colorfully flecked with pistachios …

Cinnamon Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Post | Donna Desfor on 09.11.05 | No Comment
Cinnamon Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake

by Nina Simonds
from Spices of Life
(Knopf, 2005)
Serves 10 to 12
My Aunt Pauline used to bake this traditional Jewish cake for special occasions. It’s commonly served at the meal following Yom Kippur or Shavuot, two holidays …

Dark Chocolate Waffles
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.23.05 | No Comment
Dark Chocolate Waffles

by Lisa Yockelson
from Chocolate Chocolate
(John Wiley & Sons, 2005)
Makes 5 Belgian-style waffles or about 10 heart-shaped waffles
Cocoa powder transforms waffle batter in a deep, dark, and enchanted way, making a fine dessert — delicious served …

Sweet Potato Breakfast Bread
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Bread

by Michel Nischan with Mary Goodbody
from Homegrown: Pure and Simple
(Chronicle Books, 2005)
Makes 1 loaf, serves 10 to 12
I may call this a breakfast bread, but it’s good all day long. It is a delicious way …

Ricotta Fritters
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.15.05 | No Comment
Ricotta Fritters

by Marc Meyer and Peter Meehan
from Brunch: 100 Recipes from Five Points Restaurant
(Universe, 2005)
Serves 4 to 6
My sous-chef Beau Houck’s dedication and talent help keep the kitchen at Five Points going and the quality of …