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CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POTS OF CRèME

WITH 3 COMMENTS

These little pots of expresso flavored chocolate will satisfy the yearnings of the most ardent chocoholic. I top them off with a little expresso creme fraiche and a plump raspberry.

TUTU’S HAWAIIAN BANANA BREAD

WITH 26 COMMENTS

An old-school banana bread recipe handed down from my mother and believed to have originated from the gracious Halekulani hotel on Waikiki beach.

DUTCH BABY APPLE PANCAKE

WITH 10 COMMENTS

This giant puffed pancake is filled with baked apples is always a crowd pleaser. For all its good looks, it is very simple to make.

ROASTED FIG AND HONEY YOGURT PARFAIT

WITH NO COMMENTS

Breakfast or dessert? This dressed up, slightly savory yogurt parfait melds roasted figs, honey, orange juice, rosemary and a touch of salt and pepper. A great light dessert that you won't feel guilty about indulging in for breakfast.

OLD SCHOOL BOURBON EGGNOG

WITH 2 COMMENTS

If you are in the mood for an old time holiday treat, you can't beat old fashioned eggnog. Essentially, eggnog is a liquid custard. This recipe is based on the original Joy of Cooking's "Eggnog in Quantity" recipe.

APPLE CRUMBLE

WITH 3 COMMENTS

One of my year-round favorite desserts is a fruit crisp. In the summer I make it with fresh peaches, nectarines and berries. In the winter I use apples and pears. It takes a few minutes to prepare and is always a crowd-pleaser.

PUMPKIN FLAN

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This savory, sweet and spicy pumpkin flan is silky smooth with a kick of spicy toasted pumpkin seeds. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert as it needs to be made at least the day before you serve it. BTW, it is gluten-free.

PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES, BROWN SUGAR AND SOUR CREAM

WITH 6 COMMENTS

Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This brown sugar, berry pavlova "cake" gets a standing ovation. Simply finger-licking good!

HAWAIIAN CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING