Back away from the Halloween candy aisle.  Yes, you!  You’re an adult!  Candy is for kids.  Crème brulee is for adults. Every time I make crème brûlée for two, I can hardly find the words to talk about it.  It’s creamy.  It’s crunchy.  It’s perfection. So let’s stop chatting and let’s start baking.  Ladies and gentlemen, [Click to Continue Reading...]

Crème brulee is my ace in the hole. It’s the kind of thing I like to keep in my back pocket and pull out when I need it. Frequently, I have 2 ramekins in the fridge awaiting a sprinkling of sugar and a pass of the torch. It’s not a bad thing to serve when your boyfriend or husband is a [Click to Continue Reading...]

If y’all still haven’t decided what to make for Valentine’s Day, this dessert is what you’ve been waiting for.  Creamy, luscious chocolate underneath a crunchy caramelized sugar crust is probably the most romantic thing I’ve ever baked.  And so easy, too!  There’s only 4 ingredients here, so it’s really important for the chocolate that you [Click to Continue Reading...]

Smooth luscious cream topped by crunchy caramelized sugar.  Enough said.  This is the quintessential romantic dessert for two.   Creme Brulee   Print Makes 2 6-ounce ramekins. Ingredients 3 egg yolks ½ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup sugar, plus 2 teaspoons 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions In a glass bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, ¼ [Click to Continue Reading...]