My piece montée, or croquembouche, for this month’s Daring Baker challenge.

Pralines – a classic New Orleans recipe

How to make Candied Lemon Slices. It’s easier than you think.

Tangy strawberry coated passion fruit marshmallows. Nothing like Jet-Puffed and oh so delicious.

Nutty black sesame ice cream and sticky-sweet banana meringues make an unlikely but delicious pairing.

Transform these miniature citrus fruits into a Japanese-style confection that goes wonderfully with either green tea or coffee.

Fighting hunger in America with chocolate covered pretzels!

Baklava with pistachios and walnuts. Very sweet!

Beevil the Evil Makes “S’mores”

a sweet gift to me from a special friend!

These sweet little meringue chicks are perfect for slipping into an Easter basket & equally sweet as a cute little treat at a baby shower.

Creme eggs go upscale – vanilla bean mousse and mango puree in a chocolate shell.

Quick and easy to make and give away!

Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies

An easy recipe for fantastic tasting Baklava. Sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Marrons Glacés

An Ode to the Buena Vista Cafe’s Irish Coffee – Daydreamer’s Irish Coffee Macarons

Bacon and eggs made out of pretzels, white chocolate, and m&ms. Try green m&ms for a twist on green eggs and ham.

Toasting the pecans beforehand makes a big difference.

Soft vanilla marshmallow dipped in chocolate and rolled in graham cracker crumbs

Craving your favorite campfire treat? Try this easy bar version!

Cherry blossom-scented Japanese confections.

These Japanese rice ball dumplings in sweet soy sauce were made just for Hinamatsuri today!

A first try at macarons

I’ve found marshmallow nirvana, people. Sweetly scented with vanilla, springy but yielding, irresistible.

A colorful confection made from the exotic lily root, just in time for Japan’s Dolls Day Festival on March 3.

One of the best parts of February has been these easy, delicious chocolate crunchies.

Anti-griddle pudding pop with bruleed mango, coconut cream, shiso, black sesame tuile

Say ‘I love you’ with heart shaped macarons

Heart-shaped peppermint marshmallows are perfectly minty in a cup of hot chocolate

Sugar Frosted Rose Petals

Wiggle your way into someone’s heart with these juicy, sugar-free treats!

A twist on the classic dipped berry. A fabulous cream cheese filling is piped into the center.