Ingredients: 9 medium oranges 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Method: Squeeze enough juice from 3 oranges to measure 1 cup. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 1-1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup, without stirring but washing down any sugar crystals [...]

Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Method: Combine water and sugar and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Whisk in the cocoa powder; bring the mixture to a simmer, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Stir [...]

Ingredients: 3 large Frozen cans of lychees in syrup, A contrasting liqueur Method: Remove from freezer and place under hot water for a few seconds in order to open can from both ends. Cut up the frozen fruit then put in a food processor. You may add the contrasting liqueur. Process until right consistency. Will [...]

I am trying out many desserts these days , and trying to understand what makes people tick when it comes to desserts. I would love to hear what your favorite dessert, about yourself  and (of course) a good recipe is always welcome! So – Whats your favorite dessert?