B.A.K.E.

I know this is terrible picture quality but I did not have my camera!  

First there is freshly made strawberry sorbet.  To make this you must puree 2 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries in a food processor.  Then put in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.  Secondly, heat in a saucepan 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until it all dissolves, once this happens boil for one minute.  Remove from heat and place in refrigerator for one hour.  Combine both mixtures, add a dash of lemon juice, and place it all in your ice cream maker and direct as instructed.  

Then there is a chocolate chip strawberry shortcake recipe I got from my Bon Appetit dessert cookbook.  It has a white chocolate “mousse” on it which I didn’t let chill long enough so it was more like a sauce but still delicious.  

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! I love everything pumpkin and this is amazing.  I used pumpkin butter to provide the flavoring which I bought at Trader Joes, but I’m sure you could find it other places as well or just use the standard pumpkin in a can strategy.  

Recipe: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/10/chewier-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies-2-ways/

Best apple pie ever.  I’ve made it about 3 times already and I can’t get enough.  You can’t see from this picture but you just have to trust me. 

Here is the recipe: http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/2011/04/apple-crumb-pie/

So delicious!! Rich chocolate cake, buttercream frosting (with chocolate chips), and an amazing chocolate ganache that spills over the top.  To die for!!  Not as pretty as the one I tried to imitate but I was in a huge hurry and it was a hot day!  I’m sure it tasted just as good :)

Here’s where I got the recipe: http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2012/02/it-takes-village.html