Chocolate Cheesecake “Petit Fours”
While lots of chocolate treats are rich, this one is so abundant that some years ago we developed a special means of serving small portions; cook the cheesecake in rectangular pans, then cut it into 1 1/2 inch squares (? Petit Fours?), covering each with a chocolate coffee bean. Offer the? Petit Fours? on a …. Read More
Remembering A Milestone
Sharing from the Kitchen of Semi-Homemade Chef Sandra Lee Do you recall the aroma of freshly baked oatmeal cookies when you were a kid? If you’re like millions of others including Jose Mier, sitting on the counter near your mom while she was baking them there was that familiar red box with the unforgettable …. Read More
Cooking for Sunday Supper
Jose Mier Says Don’t Skip Dessert From as far back as I can remember there have been unique church events when dinner on the church grounds was the order for the day. Far too many times I viewed as individual after individual walked in with shop purchased fried chicken. It may appear odd but I …. Read More
Entertain At Home in Red Carpet Fashion
Tips For Glamorous Entertaining With Ease Jose Mier’s dessert blog is all about enjoyment so instead of the usual recipe or highlight I’m going to take a look at making it all work together. That is, entertaining in style. Amusing at home, while fun for lots of, can sometimes be frustrating when trying to appeal …. Read More



