Bella’s Blizzard Cookies
Healthy Cookies? Are you sure? Well if you are using whole wheat pastry & rye flours they have to be healthy right? There may be a few chocolate chips and some Kahlua…. In all honesty if you have… Read More
Category: Dessert
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta, pure heaven if it is made correctly. I find it difficult to find great panna cotta in the states. One of my travels in Italy I had the great pleasure of such an amazing experience with… Read More
Creme Caramel – Instant Pot
Creme Caramel, Flan or in Italy Fiordilatte….. basically a delicious custard with caramel. In my research for recipe ideas for a Sunday dinner I am doing from the Bologna region I ran across the Fiordilatte and it seemed… Read More
Valentine Dutch Baby
One of my favorite desserts is an Apple Dutch Baby with vanilla ice cream and caramel. With Valentines Day approaching my creative mind got to thinking. What about a red velvet dutch baby with vanilla ice cream and… Read More
White Chocolate Strawberries
If these strawberries do not scream holidays and bubbles I don’t know what does! They are perfect to serve with a champagne toast to start your party. But they are divine for Sunday Brunch. BASIL SUGAR 1 cup… Read More
Holiday Panna Cotta
Want a holiday dessert that makes you look like a rock star? Here you go a Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta. Serving it in a small martini glass makes for a beautiful presentation. The pomegranate sauce and fresh mint… Read More
Yummy Vegan Cheesecake
If something is going to be vegan, plant based or gluten free, it has got to be good or don’t waste my calories or my taste buds. I have been playing with vegan and plant based cooking the… Read More
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes
If you have never tried chocolate and quinoa together, I am telling you that you must! You will not be sorry. These are really great if you have friends and family who are gluten free, dairy free, and… Read More
Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Caramel Bars
I don’t know if you all remember the salted caramel bars that we would serve at Bella with a cup of espresso or cappuccino. One of my favorites for sure. I love caramel and I love chocolate. Sometimes… Read More
Bella Tiramisu
This is my twist on tiramisu. Over the last 20 years I have made several different versions and recipes of tiramisu. I will have to tell you this is my favorite. What I feel is my secret ingredient… Read More