by wineandrecipes | Mar 31, 2018 | Desserts, Recipes
I tasted my first Mojito in Havan, Cuba shortly after 2001 and absolutely loved it. I was sitting out by the pool at the Hotel Nacional smoking my first Cuban cigar (Montecristo #2), and the waiter passed by carrying a tray of cocktails. Each one was full of green...
by wineandrecipes | Mar 11, 2018 | Desserts, Recipes
Apple Pie Bites, oh my. I had to have ’em as soon as I came across a recipe. They’re not hard to make–took me all of about 20 minutes to make a double batch for a dinner I was attending. But they’re such a perfect little dessert for so many...
by wineandrecipes | Feb 9, 2018 | Appetizers, Desserts, Recipes
Whatever you call them, Elephant Ear Cookies or French Palmiers, they’re light, tasty, jazzy, and easy to make. How do you go wrong with this puff pastry cookie dessert? I made these just a few days before Valentine’s Day, so the heart shape works too. I...
by wineandrecipes | Dec 26, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
Mexican Fudge, in fact any spicy Mexican Chocolate, is awesome for spicy food lovers. The spicy pepper flavor, usually combined with cinammon, is a perfect compliment for the rich chocolate. And here’s a little known secret about why these two work so well...
by wineandrecipes | Dec 24, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
My wife and daughter turn to these super easy chocolate mint ganache brownies every time they need a quick but tasty dessert that won’t take much effort. Making them is simplicity: Bake a batch of brownies. A mix out of a box will be fine. As soon as it comes...