Cranberry Cream Pie

Cranberries need not be limited to sauces.  Their intense color and flavor, combined with a creamy, no bake filling, make a spectacular pie.  This was one of Deana’s favorite a few years ago.  She would give it to her friends on their birthdays.  It’s kind of gone under the radar the past few years which…

Swiss Meringue Buttercream

This is, hands down the best cake frosting you will ever make.  It has an ultra-silky, stable texture that spreads beautifully  with a spatula or can make perfect peaks and patterns with a  piping bag.  It can be kept at room temperature for a day or refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3 days.  It will…

Jeff’s Creme Brulee

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40-50 minutes Difficulty: Servings:6 for most, 4 for me Ingredients: 1 large egg, 4 large egg yolks, 1/2cup sugar plus some for topping, 3 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, tablespoon orange liqueur  preheat oven to 300. In the bowl of an electric mixer (fitted with the paddle…