For any viewers who prefer the savory battles of Top Chef over the dessert drama of Top Chef Just Desserts, last night was the challenge for you. For the elimination, Gail Simmons brought out several flags from different countries and instructed the chefs to each choose one. Naturally, they assumed they would be making a dessert from said country...
Now That's Dessert!
Jack Daniel's Chocolate Chip-Praline Cake Recipe
We'll take our JD cake with buttered whiskey glaze
Oct 26, 2012 3:01 pm
Photo: Ron Manville
Plate Deconstruction: Tom Aikens Restaurant's Candied Beetroot Dessert
The London chef/restaurateur puts beets to work!
Sep 27, 2012 10:01 am
Photo: David Griffen Photography
Cranberry-Carrot Cake Recipe
Top it off with maple-cream cheese frosting. Yum.
Dec 8, 2011 6:01 pm
Photo: Susan Voisin
This cake is festive and luscious, but with a minimum of fat and a plethora of fresh fruit (and a vegetable!) in the batter— not the least bit guilt-inducing. Using a springform pan makes it easier to release this cake in an intact round, but the same can be achieved with a flexible silicone pan.
Sea-Salt Chocolate and Pecan Tart Recipe
This salty-sweet chocolate tart is the real deal
Nov 29, 2011 7:01 pm
Top Chef Just Desserts: 10th Elimination
Orlando Santos goes home right before the finale
Oct 20, 2011 7:01 pm
Photo: Bravo
Top Chef Just Desserts: Eliminations 7/8
Doughnuts prove deadly in the quickfire
Oct 6, 2011 5:01 pm
Photo: Bravo
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe
Meet your go-to dessert for late fall and winter
Oct 3, 2011 5:31 pm
Photo: Ben Fink
This fantastic dessert is perfect for the cool months of late fall and winter. Cubes of tender pumpkin bread are baked in a rich custard laced with bourbon and maple syrup. Crisp apple cider is the base of a buttery caramel sauce spiced with fresh ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and star anise. Forget about serving the same old pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and put this out instead...
How To Make A Graham Cracker Pie Crust
The perfect base for banana cream or chocolate pie
Aug 23, 2011 7:01 pm
photo: little blue hen on Flickr
This is one of the easiest pie crusts to make and is a great base for your favorite fillings, from peanut butter mousse to key lime custard. It literally involves three ingredients and the technique can be likened to playing in a sandbox. Use whatever fruit's in season for a guaranteed hit - who doesn't love homemade pie? It also makes a great cheesecake...
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