Dessert in a Mason jar? Yes, please! Vary the fruit-herb combinations to your preference. Peach and chamomile or blackberry and sage are just a few ideas.
Fresh strawberries lend a brightness and natural sweetness to desserts, but with Anastashia Chavez in the kitchen, unlikely ingredient pairings add surprising pops of flavor. Here, the Ventura-based chef infuses a traditional English trifle with fresh tarragon and sour ale, paying tribute to her Italian training and love of craft beer.
This is carrot cake taken to a whole new level. Two colorful batters are swirled together, studded with walnuts and topped with a rich buttercream frosting.
Fresh, creamy ricotta cheese is surprisingly easy to make and fits well on either the sweet or the savory side of the menu. Undecided? Take a cue from Kellie Black's oldest daughter and eat it straight from the pan!
Try this delicious recipe for apricot chia pudding for breakfast or dessert. You can use any fruit you'd like, including mango, blueberries, strawberries and/or peaches.
Bartlett pear grower Diane Henderson of Kelseyville said this pear cake made with raw chunks of the fresh fruit is a family favorite that she bakes several times a year. It's a "moist and flavorful" dessert that is "super-yummy and easy to make." She added, "It freezes beautifully and never seems to dry out."
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