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Fruit Sorbet Layers

Fruit Sorbet Layers

Here is an easy, refreshing summer dessert idea to enhance your next summer party. I tried to keep it simple, so you can spend more time in the sun and less time in the kitchen.

Simple, delicious, light and refreshing, the chopped fruit and sorbet combination will be a big hit on any hot summer day!

Fruit Sorbet Layers

Acai On The Go

Acai on The Go

As Acai bowls are super popular these days-treat your family and friends to an acai bowl  on the go.

Acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-EE”) is popularly known as a “super” fruit because of nutritional value packed into this little purple berry.

An acai bowl is basically a really thick smoothie that's been topped with nuts, seeds, fruit, coconut, chocolate…

Any combination of berries can be used to make an Acai (or mock Acai bowl).

Acai On The Go

Apple Pie in a Jar

apple pie in jar

Rosh Hashana is the perfect time for this unique and creative apple pie presentation. These classic apple cobblers are served in mini mason jars and the jar rings circle the ice cream scoop to add interest to the presentation. The cinnamon stick and dried apricots complete the fall and rustic look.

Apple Pie in a Jar

Eye Catching Fruit Cups

fruit cup

These gorgeous,delicious and refreshing fruit cups are the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.

For an eye catching presentation at your next party, line them up in rows, each row topped with a different fruit topping..

Eye Catching Fruit Cups

Monogram Frozen Layer Cake

frozen layered cake

Light and refreshing, the perfect summer dessert.

It always amazes me how, with  a little creativity, the ordinary can be transformed into extraordinary.

In an article I wrote for Family First Magazine in the Fall of 2015, I featured this recipe as a log cake. It's a popular recipe that I have seen served at many parties since. I recently attended a party, hosted by a close friend of mine. Each course was a masterpiece. When I complimented her she said, "wait till you see what I made for dessert-even you will be impressed."

 Impressed I was! She had used a Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop and Stack to cut out individual portions of the ice cream log and placed them on plates garnished with dessert sauce. But the best is yet to come. She had personalized each portion with the initial of the new couple's last name by cutting it out of fruit strips. The results were so outstanding that I couldn't resist sharing them with you. Enjoy!

Monogram Frozen Layer Cake

Decorative Tarts

I always enjoy sending something over for a simcha but if you are like me, you may have the same dilemma. You want to look generous…like a balabusta  but you have  at least  two simchos each week to share in-presto-This idea is for you.

Decorative Tarts

The Perfect Chocolate Babka

When it comes to babka I often think of Goldilocks (that's right, the one with the three bears). You see, somehow it's always hard to get the babka "just right". Sometimes, it's too doughy, while at other times too chocolatey, but the perfect balance seems so hard to find.  A few years ago I got this recipe from my good friend Shaini, I'm sure you'll agree with me that the only complaint you'll hear will be " someone's been eating my piece...."

The Perfect Chocolate Babka

Salmon Wontons with Ramen Noodle Salad

Salmon Wontons with Ramen Noodle Salad

Flower Cookie Bouquet

Looking for a bouquet of flowers that will satisfy everyone’s taste – have we got a sweet idea for you! This beautiful “arrangement” can be simply assembled and is sure to be a most popular bunch of flowers. Let your creativity “blossom” as you beautify each flower . As an added bonus these flowers are sure to stay looking fresh throughout Shvuot …..  if they’re not eaten first.
Flower Cookie Bouquet

Coffee Bean Cheese Cookies

Cheese Cake, Cheese Blintzes, Cheese Muffins, how about Cheese Cookies?!? This recipe originally appeared in a Mishloach Manot presentation I did for the Mishpacha Magazine last year.As one of the themes was photography, I topped off of the arrangement with these delectable Cheese Cookies (thus the “Just say Cheese!”). This recipe is easy to make, and judging by the positive feedback  I received, these cookies will be a great addition to your Shavuout baking.

Coffee Bean Cheese Cookies

Shlissel Challah

As we all get back into our normal post Passover routine (whatever that is!) there is an age old custom to make “Shlissel” (Key) Challah as a Segulah (omen) for livelihood.  This year, I added caramel coloring to part of my dough to give a new “twist” to this ancient Minhag.

Shlissel Challah

Mashed Potatoes with a Flair

Fried potatoes, mashed potatoes, cooked potatoes... It seems as if there are potatoes at every meal over Passover.  Here is a way to add some color to your mashed potatoes, as well as a delicious combination of flavors.  

 

Mashed Potatoes with a Flair
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