When you bite into these thin cornmeal cookies, your mouth is filled with fresh lemon followed by the spicy tingle from fresh ginger.

Rich and creamy chocolate almond cherry cordials – taste like dessert in a glass.

Preserved lemons are an indispensable ingredient in Moroccan cooking and add a tart, salty, spicy, somewhat bitter punch to recipes.

Rich chocolate Keto-friendly cookies with a crisp coconut outside and soft fudge-like middle.

A hearty soup loaded with salmon, bacon, sweet corn, and potatoes.

Moist cupcakes with the unexpected flavors of cardamom and 5-spice garnished with walnuts and rich cream cheese frosting, if desired.

Dangerously sticky, spicy, not-too-sweet cupcakes topped with lashings of cream cheese frosting, salted caramel and candied walnuts.

The darkest, richest Black Forest Cake you’ll ever find – – and it’s striking enough to make an appearance on the holiday table.

Meaty beef short ribs and beef shank ensure a rich broth, the star of this Pho Soup. Simmering cinnamon and star anise ensure a wonderfully

This highly-flavored soup relies on an exotic mix of spices to provide its complexity.

This tart was inspired by my favorite ice cream flavors – chocolate, peanut butter, and salted caramel.

Not-too-sweet oat cookies sandwiched with creamy peanut butter filling. The perfect partner for a tall glass of milk.

Layers of dark chocolate cake soaked with almond liqueur and fluffy mascarpone frosting result in a richly satisfying cake.

An easy-to-assemble summer appetizer that takes advantage of the season’s bounty and pairs well with white wine or bubbles.

Containing rich, dark, moist chocolate cake with a hint of raspberry and lashings of cream cheese frosting.

During the warmer months, this is my fruity and refreshing go-to alcoholic beverage to quench a thirsty crowd.

I started with the concept of a pecan-pie type filling, using hazelnuts, then added a bit of instant coffee and some bittersweet chocolate.