by Debra Ponzek | Jan 10, 2017 | All, Desserts, Holidays
Valentine’s Day is a day of love for a significant other and is often celebrated with food of all kinds. Food and romance just go hand in hand no matter what day. Love should be shown all year long and shouldn’t wait for a specific day of the year. However, there’s...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 17, 2016 | All, Desserts, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest kitchen days of the year. Unfortunately, most of us spend the entire day in the kitchen. Wouldn’t it be nice to just turn on the oven, throw a few things in, wait for the buzzer, and then serve? That dream is possible and you can...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 29, 2016 | All, Desserts, Drinks, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Halloween is upon us and it’s time to turn the kitchen into a spooky workshop. Throwing a Halloween party is a fun way to kick off the holiday season. However, holiday themed parties are usually the hardest to throw. You’ve got to get the decor right, the music and...
by Debra Ponzek | Aug 18, 2016 | All, Desserts
I can’t think of an easier way to make a frozen dessert that is ice cream-like, without the bother of digging out the ice cream machine. You can substitute other fruits for the strawberries; peaches and raspberries come to mind. Once I make the strawberry semifreddo,...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 11, 2016 | All, Breakfast, Desserts, Side Dishes
You know you’ve cooked an amazing bread when people just want to it the entire loaf in one sitting. Cinnamon walnut bread is the best example of bread that people will make people want more. I put this recipe together daily at Aux Delices, and it always goes quickly....
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 27, 2016 | All, Desserts
A cake is a versatile dessert that can be paired with just about anything. For a sweet dessert, I go with a summer pound cake. I love the moisture that comes in a pound cake if done correctly. Add a little lemon flavor and you’ve got a delicious summer treat. You can...
