Dessert & Treats

Apple Pie

Dessert is a sweet course typically enjoyed at the end of a meal. It can include a wide variety of treats like cakes, pies, ice cream, cookies, puddings, and fruits. Desserts are often rich in flavor and texture, providing a satisfying finish to a dining experience. They can be simple or elaborate, depending on the occasion and the ingredients available.

March 10, 2025

SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Shortbread cookies are a classic, buttery treat known for their rich flavor and crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Originating from Scotland, shortbread has been enjoyed for centuries and remains a popular dessert worldwide. These cookies are made with a simple yet indulgent combination of butter, sugar, and Read More

Baking, Cookies, Dessert & Treats, European, UK Recipes

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February 10, 2025

Ma Joan’s Cheesecake

Ma Joan’s cheesecake is the recipes of Miss Becky’s mother. It is a well-loved recipe that Becky and her sisters have been making for years. What Is Ma Joan’s Cheesecake Ma Joan’s Cheesecake is a nice rich, creamy dessert that has won the hearts of Read More

American, Baking, Cheesecakes, Dessert & Treats

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Ah, summer—the season when the days stretch long and lazy, the grill becomes an altar, and the air is thick with the scent of sunscreen, fresh basil, and someone else’s barbecue. It’s the time of year when appetites grow bold, drinks get colder, and every meal seems to demand to be eaten outdoors, preferably under twinkle lights with good company and a second helping. Summer is when the farmer’s market transforms into a parade of juicy abundance: tomatoes so ripe they barely hold themselves together, corn sweet enough to eat raw, and peaches that drip down your wrist and don’t care who sees. It’s a time when cooking often means not cooking—just slicing, sprinkling, and assembling, because why mess with perfection? This is the season of rosé in sweating glasses, of smoky ribs and chilled melon, of big leafy salads that crunch like applause. It’s when even the most devout homebodies suddenly rediscover the pleasures of the picnic, and when dessert somehow always seems to include berries or a scoop of something frozen. But summer is more than just a menu—it’s a mood. It’s the clink of ice in a tall glass, the flutter of a linen napkin in a breeze, and the sound of laughter drifting over a garden wall. It’s the sweet ache of nostalgia mixed with sunscreen and sea salt, and the knowledge that some of life’s best moments are the simplest ones. Here on The Amiable Gourmand, summer means celebrating all that: the flavors, the feelings, and the stories we tell around the table. So pull up a chair, pour something fizzy, and let’s savor the season together.