Category Archives: Other Desserts

April Daring Bakers’ Challenge: Armenian Nazook and Nutmeg Cake

Blog Checking Lines:  The Daring Bakers’ April 2012 Challenge, hosted by Jason at Daily Candor, were two Armenian standards: nazook and nutmeg cake. Nazook is a layered yeasted dough pastry with a sweet filling, and nutmeg cake is a fragrant, … Continue reading

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Cappuccino Parfaits

My supper club met recently for a “No Bake” supper in honor of summer.  Summer isn’t really hot enough here to be miserable, but it is warm enough to want to avoid turning on the oven in the afternoon.  This … Continue reading

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Skinny Chocolate Almond Frappe

I’m not really a coffee drinker.  I don’t think those fluffy drinks from the local coffee hangout that have more sugar and fat than coffee really qualify.  However, I do like those frosty treats on a hot day!  Unfortunately, I’m … Continue reading

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Raspbery Almond Puff

Almond flavored desserts are right up there in my list of favorite flavors, along with chocolate, peanut butter and mint.  This beautiful Raspberry Almond Puff pastry is super easy to make, tastes delicious and never fails to impress company.  It … Continue reading

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