Banana Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips

Banana Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips

Bananas, chocolate, and I go way back.  In a banana split, as far as I’m concerned, the only purpose for the ice cream is to hold up the bananas and chocolate syrup.  And frozen bananas dipped in chocolate? I’ll never forget the first time I 

Brown Butter Ice Cream with Salted Almond Brittle & Pound Cake

Brown Butter Ice Cream with Salted Almond Brittle & Pound Cake

I’m convinced there’s nothing quite like being under the weather for four whole days to put myself behind in all the expectations I had of posting a series of savory recipes in a logical and timely manner.  So much for best laid plans.  But I’m 

The Perfect White Layer Cake —  Period.

The Perfect White Layer Cake — Period.

When I read that we would be digging into one of Dorie Greenspan’s cake recipes, I couldn’t resist a smile.  And as I read deeper into the recipe and saw the possibilities, I knew I’d enjoy imagining what could be done with this cake, the 

Heaven in a Pan:  Dulce de Leche Cake

Heaven in a Pan: Dulce de Leche Cake

A week ago, my good friend invited us to a paella party.  She’s had quite a few and the results are always excellent.  Like a devoted food buddy, I offered to make something.  She finally gave in and asked if I’d make the Tres Leches 

Yule Log Anyone?

Yule Log Anyone?

It’s that time…the reveal of the month’s Daring Baker challenge and this month was a Buche Noel, or Yule Log.  I wrote this post last night, finishing at nearly midnight after taking a red eye to the East Coast to spend the holidays with my