Parisian Chocolate Mousse

It's a fact. Everything tastes better in Paris. It must be a combination of the fresh ingredients, the setting and the elegant people. I am going to France for two weeks this summer and it can't come soon enough! I heard a great interview on NPR with Dorie Greenspan author of AROUND MY FRENCH TABLE who spends half the year in Manhattan and the other half in Paris. 

Greenspan discusses how every Parisian host serves the perfect chocolate mousse.  She discovers the deliciously simple recipe and it is fab! 

I encourage you to try it for your next fete. And the interview is great fun too! Find both HERE

Photos: Foodimentary,  Dorie Greenspan and NPR

Because I Love It

Salted Caramel Brownies Pies. Yup...pretty much perfection! RECIPE

Photo: Camille Styles

Pumpkin Dessert for Fall

As the days get shorter and the temps get cooler, I am thinking of planning a dinner party in October. My favorite recipe for dessert is from Terri of LA DOLFINA. It has quickly become a staple in my home. It will impress your guests and could not be simpler!

All the items you need can be found at your local TRADER JOE'S.

Make the gingerbread according to the instructions on the package. 

Heat the carmel sauce (told you this was simple).

Add a scoop of pumpkin ice cream and top with whipped cream.



Drizzle with carmel sauce and some chopped candied pecans. Yum! 

Decadent Dessert: Chocolate Stuffed Poached Pears

While reading ERIN'S interview with the head of Veranda Magazines (one of my favorite shelter mags), Dara Caponigro shared her favorite dessert to make is Chocolate Stuffed Poached Pears. What??? How had I never heard of something so delicious?!

So I found this RECIPE and will be sure to give this a try. Perfect for fall - a warm dessert with a red wine sauce. Yum!

Photos: Bake Me Blush

Grilled Pound Cake = Yum

While on the Vineyard, I tried a new dessert - Grilled Pound Cake. It was so easy! While the grill is still warm from grilling the entree, you cook buttered pound cake for two minutes on each side. The result is toasted warm pound cake with the flavor from the butter topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. So good! RECIPE   

Photo: Southern Living

Fun For Kids - Whoopie Pies

Does it get any better than whoopie pies with sprinkles? I think not! They had me at "funfetti". While these would be ideal for kids, I also love the idea of serving them at a dinner party for adults. RECIPE

Photo and Recipe: Confections from the Cody Kitchen

Molten Lava

For New Year's Eve a friend made individual warm molten lava cakes for each of us. I died! Heaven! I am drooling just thinking about it. Since then I have been on a mission to make them at one of my future fetes. Dessert size ramekins - check! (Crate and Barrel). I have now found a deliciously simple recipe HERE. 

Photos: Town and Country Travel and Pioneer Woman

Mini Berry Cobblers

The perfect way to end a dinner party - mini berry cobblers! Here is the RECIPE and you can find the small pans HERE.

Decadent Dessert

I keep drooling over my computer and this amazing photograph of a decadent dessert. Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake - yes, please! RECIPE

Photo and Recipe: Call Me Cupcake Blog

Luck of the Irish Cupcakes

Looking for a festive dessert to serve on Saturday? How about these adorable cupcakes! RECIPE 

Cookie Monster

When I entertain I often do elegant desserts. But often simple is best! These are the best cookies and would be the perfect ending to a great meal. Make them smaller and serve them along side vanilla ice cream layered with fresh whipped cream flavored with cocoa and served in a parfait cup.

COOKIE RECIPE

Parfait Image: Country Living

To Die For Dessert

In the coming weeks I am hosting a few different dinner parties for friends. Bon Appetit is one of my favorite on-line resources and I recently found this decadent dessert recipe. Yum! Does it get any better than Pecan Bourbon Butterscotch Bread Pudding? RECIPE

Delicious Holiday Dessert

While looking through Bon Appetit, I came across this RECIPE for a chocolate peppermint tart. Yummm! Perfect for the winter months.

Decadent Holiday Dessert

I am a huge fan of pecan pie. Luh-ve! I am planning the menu for my annual Christmas dinner party and may try making this chocolate pecan pie for dessert paired with fresh whipped cream and champagne. Adding chocolate can only make things better, right?

RECIPE    

Spooky Treats

 

Southern Living Magazine is a great resource for entertaining ideas. Here is a selection of fun spooky treats you can serve your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. Go HERE for all of the details.

Pumpkin Perfection

Don't these pumpkin parfaits from Gourmet Magazine look amazing? I am planning a dinner party for the end of the month and I think these may be on the menu! RECIPE

A is for Apple

Photos: Pinterest

With crisp fall weather arriving today in Boston, I have cozy sweaters, crackling fires and all things apple on my mind. Have a great weekend!

Deliciously Simple Dessert

I first learned of this recipe from Terri of LA DOLFINA. It has quickly become a staple in my home and is the perfect dessert for this time of year. It will impress your guests, but yet could not be simpler.

All the items you need can be found at your local TRADER JOE'S.

Make the gingerbread according to the instructions on the package.

Heat the carmel sauce

Add a scoop of pumpkin ice cream and top with whipped cream.



Drizzle with carmel sauce and some chopped candied pecans. Yum!