Desserts23 Videos

Cheesecake with Strawberries

Most homemade cheesecakes are hard to make, dense and too rich to enjoy. My Cheesecake with Strawberries recipe is just the opposite – the no bake crust makes it super easy, and the addition of whipped egg whites makes it lighter and fluffy. This is a treat that you’ll want to enjoy again and again. […]

August 18, 2020

Scottish Fruit Slice and Currant Cakes

Whether you call it Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares or Currant Cakes, this treat can be found in most bakeries in Scotland. A sweet treat in a flaky crust, this old family recipe was sent in by a viewer. I’ve recreated it to make it foolproof for non-bakers like myself. The posh name for this delicious […]

April 21, 2020

Easy Banana Bread

My Easy Banana Bread can be made by anyone even if you’re not a baker. This recipe takes advantage of over ripe bananas and fills your home with the most comforting aroma as it bakes. After I made this recipe the first time, twenty five years ago, I never went back to the boxed mixes […]

March 17, 2020

French Chocolate Mousse | Let’s Celebrate TV

Are you looking for a decadent, devilish, creamy and rich dessert? Then French Chocolate Mousse or Mousse Au Chocolat is for you. Mousse is the French word for “foam”, so a French Chocolate Mousse is a light and airy dessert experience. Richer in flavor than a pudding, a little goes a long way. It is […]

February 4, 2020

Traditional Scottish Shortbread – Just 4 Ingredients

Traditions are the best part of the holidays and this is when I get to make my family recipe for Traditional Scottish Shortbread. Rich, tender, irresistibly buttery and wonderfully delicious, my Scottish Shortbread is made from just 4 simple ingredients. You can make it in a pretty mold or in a plain old pie dish. […]

December 10, 2019

Mother of Pearl Fruit & Nut Cake

Unlike the traditional, sticky, overly sweet and spiced fruit cake, this recipe is lighter and less sweet and will make converts out of all of you fruit cake haters. It is made with Brazil nuts and fruit that is not candied or dried, with just enough batter to hold it together. Given to me by […]

December 3, 2019

Ginger Pumpkin Mousse

Do you love pumpkin spice, but are tired of the same old pumpkin pie? My ginger pumpkin mousse is a lighter take on the traditional Thanksgiving recipe. Orange juice adds a complex level of sweetness, and the crystallized ginger adds a fresh, almost spicy pop of flavor. The perfect way to end a meal, my […]

November 19, 2019

How to Make a Cheese Board

There are no real rules when it comes to creating a cheese board! They can be neat and composed, or artfully messy, and the ingredients are limited only to your imagination. I like to use a minimum of three cheeses – a blue cheese, a sharp cheese, and a soft cheese. Laid out on a […]

September 3, 2019

You can make Brownies from Scratch

You can make brownies from scratch – yes, it is a few more steps than a box mix, but you’ll quickly see that they are easy to make and you’ll be baking them regularly just because you can. Just 9 ingredients make a rich, moist, and chocolaty brownie. Those three delicious words will get you […]

August 20, 2019

Scottish Shortbread Christmas Reboot Episode

It only takes 4 ingredients to make the best Shortbread you have ever tasted. This Christmas reboot episode features a recipe from Peter’s family roots. Not your average biscuit or cookie, this recipe will makes a tender, buttery treat, that makes a perfect holiday gift. Watch how easy it is to make – even if […]

December 2, 2018

Scottish Shortbread

This episode features a recipe from Peter’s family roots – Scottish Shortbread. Not your average biscuit or cookie, this recipe only has 4 ingredients. Watch how easy it is to make – even if you have never baked before. It will make a tender, rich dessert that will be the hit of your next party. […]

March 30, 2018