Tiramisu
Guy’s birthday was dampened this year not only by the global pandemic but by a historic week-long winter storm that many Texans weathered without heat, electricity, water, and groceries. We were lucky to have power and food, but had to boil all of our water and deal with a back injury. Once on our feet again a week later, we celebrated his birthday with an old friend and barbecue on the patio, alongside this tiramisu. It was so good even our dog Oscar stole a bite or two.
Guy & Leesa’s Iced Coffee
Now that we’ve learned how to easily make our own iced coffee at home, we no longer brew hot coffee in the morning. We go through a batch of this iced coffee every day and a half.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Ginger & Orange
These look like simple chocolate cupcakes, but they have their secrets. Mixing the batter, which contains baking soda and vinegar, brings back joyful memories of elementary school science project volcanoes. Your first bite reveals the flavors of orange and ginger, which complement the chocolate and add a bit of exotic personality. And they’re dairy- and egg-free, which makes them the perfect treat to share with vegan friends.
Khanh’s Bacon Jam
This savory jam of cooked bacon, onion, chipotles, Mexican chocolate, and coffee is really something special.
Low-Fat Chocolate Torte
This guilt-free chocolate dessert relies on pureed prunes for moisture and sweetness, and on coffee for flavor.
Mocha Fudge Pie
This pie has a coffee-flavored brownie base, a coffee pudding filling, Kahlúa and coffee-scented whipped cream, and chocolate curls.
Kerbey Lane’s Gingerbread Pancakes
Kirbey Lane Cafe is an Austin institution that’s been serving breakfast, queso, and dishes made from local ingredients for more than 30 years. They’re famous for their rotating menu of specialty pancakes, like these gingerbread beauties.