Christmas Pavlova

Christmas Pavlova

A traditional Christmas dessert in British Commonwealth countries, I got this recipe from Paul Hollywood of the Great British Baking Show. It looks fancy and it tastes delicious. It is a lot of work, but for once a year it is definitely worth it!

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

This was one of my mom’s regulars during the holidays, along with apple, pumpkin, and sometimes mincemeat. It is decadently sweet with a complex yet comforting flavor. It is also relatively easy to make. Pecan Pie has strong roots in the South where most Pecans 

Cheesecake

Cheesecake

The New York classic. For a fancy dinner with guests this is my go to dessert. It is time consuming and takes some patience and care, but is really not that difficult (hey, if I can make it most anyone can). You could serve this 

Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes

A classic dessert, especially during the summer shortcake season. I like to use a mix of blueberries and strawberries for an annual 4th of July dessert.

Strawberry/Rhubarb Topping

Strawberry/Rhubarb Topping

This is another way we found to use the rhubarb in our garden. This tastes great as a topping (warmed or chilled) on vanilla ice cream, on angel food cake, or spongecake, or on shortcakes.

Fruit Cobbler

Fruit Cobbler

This was a recipe I originally got from my mom. I think she usually used canned cherry or apple pie filling. We have rhubarb growing in the garden, so that is what we most commonly use. I think this would be delicious with any fruit 

Shortcakes

Shortcakes

This is a simple recipe so you can make your own shortcakes for strawberries or other fruit.