Chef Scott Green’s Amazing Pecan Pie

By ChuckM

Along with pumpkin pie, pecan pie is one of the staples on the Thanksgiving table (and year-round as a matter of speaking.) The history of the pie can be traced back to Napoleon Bonaparte. Yes,…

Recipe: Chocolate Tart with Nougatine Topping

By ChuckM

Today, 27 October 2023, is National Chocolate Day. It seems that we are always celebrating chocolate in some form, but hey – we’re not complaining. This recipe is courtesy of former Club Coupe du Monde USA Team Member (1995 & 1997-Silver Medal) Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer. It’s featured in his cookbook “The Art of French Pastry,” which he co-wrote with Martha Rose Schulman.

Recipe: Nielsen-Massey’s Pumpkin Cheesecake

By ChuckM

Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that perfectly captures the essence of fall – a rich and creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake! As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, thoughts turn to all things pumpkin.…

Recipe: Valrhona’s Chocolate Praliné Cupcakes

By ChuckM

October proves to be a bustling month in the culinary world. It not only boasts the titles of National Dessert Month, National Dessert Day, and National Baking Week but also brings us National Chocolate Cupcake…