Cinco de Mayo will soon be here. I'm planning a Mexican inspired menu to celebrate and thought flan would be perfect for dessert! Though the ancient Romans are credited with having created flan, the Spanish popularized this sweet custard style version that has become a staple in many of the nations that they influenced. To make this simple recipe you fist make a ...
Custard
Marshmallow Peeps
A Very Chick Spring Treat Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and marshmallow Peeps are in almost every store. Though I am not a big fan of their flavor, they are pretty cute—and my husband "needs" to enjoy one or two every Spring. I thought this would be a fun way to incorporate them into the decor of a spring table setting for a dinner party or ...
A Special Occasion Dessert
Instead of spending a lot of money eating out for New Year's Eve, we are planning to have a few of our favorite dishes at home. I'll make a special salad and roast potatoes, and my husband will throw a couple of steaks on the grill. At his request, we'll have Molten Chocolate Cakes for dessert. I hope you'll find these very, very, rich caked are as delicious as any chocolate ...