Follow along as I document my adventures in baking. I hope it inspires you to try something new.
Thanks for visiting,
Sarah
A thin layer of lemon scented marscapone hides beneath those beautiful, sweet strawberries. But the thing that makes this Strawberry Tart so special is the dollop of basil infused whipped cream on top. It’s such an unexpected complement to the berries and adds an extra sense of freshness to the dessert. These tarts would be the perfect way to cap a leisurely Sunday brunch.
These smooth Chili Lime Tarts are that perfect balance of sweet and tart, cool with just a touch of heat. (Just like you wish your boyfriend was.) In the same family as a key lime pie, the sweet shortcrust gives them just a bit more elegance than a graham cracker crust, and that hint of chili adds a bit of sophistication.
To-die-for Chocolate Banana Scones. Bursting with melty, dark chocolate and warm undertones of cinnamon and nutmeg they are a sinfully delicious treat any time of day. And because these are made with both cream and butter they have a tender crumb but are also a little crumbly and craggy just as a scone should be.
An ancient Arab cookie made of rose water and cardamom shortbread filled with sweet pistachio and apricot. These cookies are defined by their beautiful pattern that indicates the type of filling inside.
A custard based dessert of French origin, it is traditionally made with cherries, but can be customized to your taste with a variety of fresh fruit. This recipe uses blueberries and a few other unique substitutions.
Namoura is a semolina cake sweetened with a floral syrup that gets poured over top after baking. A classic dessert of the Middle East, it goes by different names in different regions: Namoura in Lebanon, Hareeseh in Syria and Palestine, and Basbousa in Egypt. The cake is rich in flavor, moist in texture, and surprisingly not sticky sweet or dense given the quantity of syrup that it gets soaked in. The nuttiness of the semolina and hint of tang from whole milk yogurt do an excellent job balancing it out.
A simple recipe for Almond Orange Macaroons. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they’re perfect for Passover and Easter. They have just 5 humble ingredients and are naturally gluten free.
Recipe and tips for making fresh and delicious homemade matzo for your Passover dinner.
A wonderful balance of chocolate, nuts and bananas make a muffin that’s equally good for breakfast or dessert!
A few humble ingredients make for an indulgent entry or side dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Tips for making buttery, cheesy, parmesan shortbread to have at your next cocktail hour (or whenever you want something cheesy and delicious.)
Chocolate Shortbread Cookie with White and Dark Chocolate Chunks recipe for your chocolate cookie cravings. Richly chocolate with some saltiness to balance the sweet. Recipe by Sarah Marks.
Make homemade Focaccia in under two hours. Find links to the recipe and tips to making it on TBLSPOON.
Challah, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg create the ultimate, decadent individual bread puddings to share with loved ones.
A fun, not-so-traditional take on Irish Soda Bread, from blogger and home baker Sarah Marks.
