Pastries and Parties
Last weekend I got a call about a wedding cake. A friend of a friend of a friend was doing having a courthouse wedding and a small reception of 15 people and needed a cake last minute. She called on Wednesday about a for Saturday. Read More
This recipe comes from my Swedish grandmother. It’s not actually Swedish, she found it in a magazine in the US many years ago, but she has been making them for years because they are so easy and good, great for brunch for a crowd. Ricotta Read More
Fransknougat means French Nougat in Swedish. I first made this recipe when I worked at a restaurant in Napa, California. Yes, I gave a Swedish name to a French confection whose recipe I obtained in the United States. In my defense, French nougat is a Read More
It took me quite a while to nail this Cranberry Curd Tart because it’s a bit of a challenge to make, but trust me, the results are absolutely stunning. The flavors are a bit on the sophisticated side. It’s definitely not a dessert for the Read More
Unlike traditional pecan pie, which can be overly sweet, this Pecan Tart offers a more elegant and balanced flavor profile. I used my go-to tart dough and pecans in three ways. Ground into a flour to make the filling, chopped and folded into the filling Read More
This Pear and Walnut Tart bridges the gap between tradition and innovation when it comes to Thanksgiving desserts. As an American living in Sweden, Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. I love sharing the tradition with my Swedish friends, but I also like Read More
Brûléed Pumpkin Tart is a show-stopping version of classic pumpkin pie. The crackling, sparkling sugar on top goes so well with the creamy, silky pumpkin filling that I’m never going back. Pumpkin Filling There are several things that make the pumpkin filling fun and much Read More
Apple Pecan Crumble Pie is everything I love about apple pie: the tender apples, sweet but not too sweet, all beneath a crunchy, nutty, lightly spiced crumble topping. There’s balance. The crumble doesn’t overpower the apples. They get to remain the star of the show, Read More
Cranberry Orange Thumbprints are the perfect Thanksgiving cookie (IMO). These are for all the people who want a sweet after dinner but don’t want all the pie. They are for the people who dont even like pie that much (heretical I know but they exist). Read More
This Simple Gravy, as the name suggests, is very simple to make. But don’t let the simplicity fool you into thinking it’s not good. On the contrary, it’s one of my favorite things to make for Thanksgiving and absolutely delicious. Get all 12 Thanksgiving recipes Read More