Tarte Fine

The weather has finally decided to give us a break from the 90 degree temperatures and it is starting to feel a lot more like fall. I love it. Sweater weather. Soups and stews, and best of all apples.

This weeks Tuesdays with Dorie is a wonderful apple dessert, Tarte Fine. It's super easy to make and it is great served warm or at room temperature. I made a mini tart using about half a sheet of puff pastry and one large golden delicious apple. It made about 4 yummy servings. Thanks to Leslie of Lethally Delicious for picking this great recipe.

Coffee Break Muffins for TWD

Coffee in muffin batter, I just wasn't so sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of coffee flavors in baked goods so, I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe. Turns out that I had nothing to be worried about. These muffins are different but, really very tasty. I'm sure they would be great with some chocolate added to the batter, or maybe even a little glaze might be a nice addition. Thanks to Rhaini of Chocoholic Anonymous for picking this recipe.

Banana Upside-Downer

I have been part of the Tuesdays with Dorie group for almost two years. I love the thrill of making a new recipe every week. There is one thing that I rarely do though, I very seldom change anything about the recipe. I usually don't even make the variation of the recipe. I just like to get a feel for the recipe before I change things around. Yes, I'm boring like that. This week I put all of that aside and got a little crazy. Woo hoo. I couldn't find cranberries and I didn't want another peach dessert so I decided to use bananas.

I was very happy with the changes. I also added walnuts for crunch. Bananas, walnuts, and the cinnamon cake made a great flavor combination. Sometimes change can be good. Thanks to Sabrina of Superfluous for picking this recipe.

Peanut Butter Crisscrosses

This weeks recipe for Tuesdays with Dorie is Peanut Butter Crisscrosses. I love peanut butter cookies but, I feel like I should apologize to them. I am sorry that I always overlook you when it's time for cookie baking. You are quite tasty and super easy to make so why don't I make you more often? Dorie's recipe is sweet, light and slightly crispy. I promise that I won't forget how good you are again.

Thanks to Jasmine of Jasmines Cuisine for choosing this recipe. It is a great start for the fall baking and tailgating season. You really should try these cookies.

Espresso Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Coffee and chocolate. This is a great flavor combination. Mix this into a shortbread cookie and you have a winner. These cookies are super easy to make and using the zip-lock bag for rolling them out makes cleanup a breeze. Thanks to Donna of Life's to Short Not to Eat Dessert First for picking this recipe.

Crunchy and Custardy Peach Tart

The good, the bad, and the ugly. That is the best way to describe this weeks Tuesdays with Dorie. Tarts and buttery streusel topping. I love them. They are the good. Peaches and almond extract. While I won't say that they are bad, they are just not my favorite. Peach cobbler and peach ice cream are about as far as I go when it comes to peaches. I know I'm southern but peaches are just not that high on my list. Sorry. And worst of all the ugly. I was hoping for a beautiful golden brown topping for my tart, but sadly I burned the crust while trying to get it. Beautiful golden custard and streusel topping and super ugly burnt tart crust. Boo. I have to say that I enjoyed this tart much more than I expected, even with the over done crust. Thanks to Rachel of sweet tarte for picking this recipe.

Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream

This ice cream is cool, creamy. and has a wonderful chocolate flavor. Just right for a hot summer day. If you like chocolate ice cream you will love this I promise. Thanks to Katrina of Baking and Boys for picking this recipe.