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Dessert Recipes

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    Holiday Cocktail Countdown #4: Milagro's Spicy Chocolate Martini

    Like any red-blooded American, Gut Check uses liquid medication to cope with holiday stress. Not only does a good winter cocktail make it possible to tolerate family members, say, inquiring about your procreation plans, it helps keep you warm, too. From now until Christmas, we're calling upon local ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Update: Six Buttery Recipes for the Holidays

    http://commons.wikimedia.org​Update: A Norwegian blogger named Tommy recently posted a vlog where he expressed disgust at Americans who've been taking the crisis lightly. We're also pretty sure he calls us fat, and he mentions something about Norwegians eating cats. Check out the video after t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    Holiday Cocktail Countdown #9: Mangia Italiano's The Grinch

    Like any red-blooded American, Gut Check uses liquid medication to cope with holiday stress. Not only does a good winter cocktail make it possible to tolerate family members, say, inquiring about your procreation plans, it helps keep you warm, too. From now until Christmas, we're calling upon local ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Recipe: Melba's Baked Pork Chops from Stirring it Up with Molly Ivins by Ellen Sweets

    Mabel SuenCopies of Stirring It Up with Molly Ivins now available at Left Bank Books.​Last week, Gut Check spoke with St. Louis native Ellen Sweets about her new book, Stirring it Up with Molly Ivins. The memoir celebrates Ivins' life by taking a deep look into her joyous domestic side. As a t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Marianne Prey of Extra Virgin's Recipe for Jaffa Mousse

    Read more about Marianne Prey and Extra Virgin: an Olive Ovation here. Marianne Prey is an olive-oil enthusiast. She approaches the different varieties and flavors scientifically and is able to recommend the best oil to fit each customer's particular preferences and needs. "My palate has become m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    #50: Bread Pudding at Harvest

    Evan C. Jones​How good is the bread pudding at Harvest (1059 South Big Bend Boulevard, Richmond Heights; 314-645-3522)? When Gut Check dropped by to pay homage to this favorite desert, chef de cuisine Brendan Noonan came clean about his consumption. "I've already had four portions of the bread ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    #51: Root Beer Float at Dr. Jazz

    Julia GabbertRoot beer float at Dr. Jazz​ Dr. Jazz Soda Fountain and Grille (29 N. Gore; 314-961-5299) is a homey little restaurant in charming Webster Groves. Dr. Jazz serves up your typical club sandwiches, burgers and lots of comfort food like chili fries and onion rings. The best part, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Sanctuaria's Joel Clark Creates the Schweddy Ball Fizz Cocktail

    Sarah Baraba​Gut Check tried Schweddy Balls ice cream last week. We found the gimmicky ice cream to be surprisingly tasty! Meanwhile, the name of the flavor alone has left a bad taste in these ladies' mouths: One Million Moms has started a letter writing campaign and boycott to pressure Ben & ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Casey Shiller of Jilly's Cupcake Bar: Recipe for Banana Toffee Cupcakes, a.k.a "Space Monkeys"

    This is part three of Emily Wasserman's Chef's Choice profile of confectioner Casey Shiller of Jilly's Cupcake Bar. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Shiller, is published here. Emily Wassermancaption​Walking into Jilly's Cupcake Bar (8509 Delmar Boulevard, Ladue; 314-993-5455) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    Janet Shulman of the Caramel House: Recipe for the Caramel House Baked Apples

    This is part three of Mabel Suen's Chef's Choice profile of confectioner Janet Shulman of the Caramel House. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Shulman, is published here. D. E. Shulman​Janet Shulman knows sweets. Before forming the Caramel House company on her own, she started ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Vom Fass Samples Absinthe as Part of Let Them Eat Art

    Deborah HylandVom Fass' absinthe​Long before Willard Scott was terrifying small children as the first Ronald McDonald or Tony the Tiger and Spuds MacKenzie, the Green Fairy was luring consumers to indulge in her wares: absinthe. And just like with Happy Meals and Joe Camel, the fuddy duddies f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Jilly's Cupcake Wars-Winning Treats: Gut Check Investigates

    Amanda WoytusPrize-winning cupcakes from Jilly's​After Tuesday night's show, the secret's out: Jilly's Cupcake Bar (8509 Delmar Boulevard, Ladue; 314-993-5455) won Food Network's Cupcake Wars challenge. Chefs Casey Shiller and Dana Holland took home the $10,000 prize and bragging rights by bak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2011

    John Griffiths of Truffles: Recipe for Olive Oil Shortcake

    This is part three of Amanda Woytus' Chef's Choice profile of chef John Griffiths of Truffles. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Griffiths, is published here.Amanda WoytusThe Olive Oil Shortcake at Truffles​We know what you're thinking: Rachael Ray nearly ruined olive oil for al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Reine Bayoc of SweetArt Bakeshop: Recipe for Jezebel Bars

    This is part three of Emily Wasserman's Chef's Choice profile of bakery chef Reine Bayoc of SweetArt. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Bayoc, is published here.Chrissy Wilmes​ Making recipes and presentation less and less conventional, more and more bakers are deviating from th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    Ericka Frank of the Cakery and the Cup: Recipe for German Chocolate Icing

    This is part three of Chrissy Wilmes' Chef's Choice profile of bakery chef Ericka Frank of the Cakery. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Frank, is published here. Chrissy Wilmes​Cupcakes have experienced quite the spike in popularity these last few years, and bakers have gotten ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Vincent Price's Bran Fudge Squares

    Kholood Eid​In honor of Vincentennial, the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of the actor Vincent Price, Gut Check decided to honor Price by cooking something. Price, you see, was a noted gourmand. In 1965, he and his second wife Mary collaborated on a cookbook, A Treasury of Great Recip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    #95: Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

    Mike Appelstein​Let's stipulate from the start that bread pudding isn't a "St. Louis dish," as such. Apparently first concocted as a way not to waste stale bread, this dessert staple has lasted for centuries and still shows up on brunch and dessert menus from Argentina to Louisiana. (We once h ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 5, 2011

    C Notes: Ian completes the journey through his 100 Favorite St. Louis Dishes

    Mike Appelstein​Let's stipulate from the start that bread pudding isn't a "St. Louis dish," as such. Apparently first concocted as a way not to waste stale bread, this dessert staple has lasted for centuries and still shows up on brunch and dessert menus from Argentina to Louisiana. (We once h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    Not Invited to the Royal Wedding? Celebrate From Across the Pond With Treats from Queen's Cuisine

    Image viaRoyal bride and groom shortbread​Gut Check happily celebrates National Pretzel Day, National Doughnut Day and 50%-Off-Cadbury-Crème-Egg Day, also known as Easter Monday (okay, we sort of made that one up). Naturally, we're beyond ecstatic about the royal wedding. Pageantry, crown jew ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    Dirt: An Earth Day Treat for Kids of All Ages

    Kholood EidEarth Day calls for ... a supersweet snack made with packaged, processed ingredients!​ Earth Day is upon us -- meaning it's time to celebrate (and/or mourn) the earth's glory (and/or imminent destruction). While there may be plenty of Earth Day-related activities scheduled for the L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Salt: Wesley Johnson's Latest Venture Is a Restaurant to Savor

    Chrissy WilmesThe view of Salt from Lindell Boulevard.​Driving down Lindell, it's easy to misconstrue the beautiful building Salt occupies as a residence. The white, pillared manse -- which in fact is a former residence, albeit a big-ass one --identifies itself by only a simple street number a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    Eat Your Way Out of the Snow: Seven Snow-Based Recipes

    Did you scoff at the storm warnings, shun the overcrowded grocery stores, and post insults on Twitter about just how stupid it is to panic at the impending snowmaggedeon/pocolypse/MG? And do you now find yourself snowbound and eying your dog because he's looking mighty tasty? Don't panic! And plea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2010

    Agi and Aaron Groff of 4 Seasons Baked Goods & Catering: Recipe for Dutch Almond Cookies

    This is part three of Holly Fann's Chef's Choice profile of Agi and Aaron Groff of 4 Seasons Baked Goods & Catering. Parts one and two are accessible here and here. Holly FannDutch almond deliciousness​ A favorite among 4 Seasons customers, Dutch Almond cookies are crunchy and not too sweet. ... More >>

  • News

    October 6, 2010

    Get cooking: The recipes from our feature story

    This is part three of Holly Fann's Chef's Choice profile of Agi and Aaron Groff of 4 Seasons Baked Goods & Catering. Parts one and two are accessible here and here. Holly FannDutch almond deliciousness​ A favorite among 4 Seasons customers, Dutch Almond cookies are crunchy and not too sweet. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Robin Murphy's Spicy Pistachios

    ​This is the final installment of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Robin Murphy of Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster and the Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar. Part one is available here; part two, a Q&A, is posted here. Robin Wheeler​Robin Murphy had already proven herself at Baileys' Choc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Beckie Jacobs' Dipstik Sundae and Homemade Peach Ice Cream

    This is the second installment of Robin Wheeler's Chef Choice profile of Beckie Jacobs of Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream. Part one is a profile of Beckie Jacobs. Part three, a Q&A, will follow.Robin Wheeler​Browse the commercial ice cream freezers at the grocery store, and you'll find no lack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Chef's Choice Recipe: Jennifer Pensoneau's Cochon de Lait and Cherry Cobbler

    This is part two of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Jennifer Pensoneau of JFires' Market Bistro. Part one can be accessed here. Part three, a Q&A with Pensoneau, is here. Robin WheelerThis little piggy looks delicious!​The cochon de lait at J.Fires' Market Bistro reflects the Louisia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    Chef's Choice Recipe: Marilyn Scull's (Mom's) Gooey Butter Cake

    This is part three of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice interview with chef Marilyn Scull of Ann & Allen Baking Company and Park Avenue Coffee. Part one is available here; part two is here. Robin WheelerGooey butter batter!​Marilyn Scull's culinary education came in the most fundamental form - h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2010

    St. Patrick's Day Special: Bake Your Own Chocolate Stout Cupcakes!

    How early is too early for beer? One could choose to hold off until after sunrise. Fortunately, crumb toppings are the great equalizer: Is it breakfast? Brunch? Dessert? Who cares! It's beer! Here's to you, patron saint of unnaturally colored alcoholic beverages! These cupcakes have an exceptional ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2010

    Bryant Terry's Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pudding Pie: A Gut Check Kitchen Recipe Test

    ​Experiment: To commemorate chef/author/food activist Bryant Terry's visit to Washington University, bake a recipe from Terry's Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine. The chosen recipe: Chocolate Pecan Pudding Pie. [To read a Q&A with Terry, click here.] ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    20 Unholy Recipes: Dishes So Awful We Had to Make Them

    After about a year of perusing old-school cookbooks looking for weird recipes and spotting bizarre trends (hot dogs eggs, inside a Jell-O mold) from the '50s, food blogger Robin Wheeler compiled her twenty most stomach-turning concoctions. (Do not view this list before lunch. Jeez, or maybe after ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Throwback of the House: Holiday Binging with Weight Watchers' Maine Pumpkin Pudding

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia Commons​Who did Weight Watchers in the 1980s? I did, in 1985, when I was 13 years old. Yes, that's insane. I was a little chubby, but I probably would have run it off while playing softball.I did lose weight. It lasted until about a week after I stopped the program. Having ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2009

    The Novice Foodie's Deadline Trick? A Candy Corn Treat

    Kelli Best-Oliver​Much like deadlines, Halloween is a holiday that often sneaks up on me. I always have grand ideas for costumes (or columns), I lose track of time, and then I've got to throw something together. (Except for last year, when I planned my costume a year in advance.) This Halloween, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Throwback of the House: Multi-Generational Poke Cake

    Robin Wheeler​Even when I was a kid, I wasn't much of a fan of Jell-O. The only Jell-O-related food I really liked was poke cake. Make a white cake from a mix, poke holes in the top, pour ungelled Jell-O -- I preferred orange since I like that baby aspirin taste -- cover the cake and chill. The r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Farmers' Market Share: Peach Pound Cake and Apple Honeycake

    Alissa Nelson​While training for my first 100-mile bike ride last spring, I developed a terrible habit. Although I stocked my saddlebag with the finest in sports goos and my back pocket with peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches, I couldn't help but plan the huge meal I would eat as soon as I got ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Throwback of the House: Hot in Herre Orange Mallow Refrigerator Pie

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia CommonsThis weekend I'm jetting to slightly-less-hot Philadelphia, and I planned to make a vegetable scrapple from a southwestern cookbook.I couldn't do it, though, because scrapple, like haggis, should never be vegetarian. Also, it's hot, and I don't want anything boiling fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    Throwback of the House: Orange Jell-O for the Diet-Conscious Dearly Departed

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia CommonsRobin Wheeler writes for the blog Poppy Mom. After years of making and eating fancy food, Robin is sick of it all. She's returning to the basics: recipes that haven't surfaced in three decades. She reports on the results for Gut Check every Tuesday.This week, I looked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    Cooking for Your Cat: Shrimp Frozen Yogurt

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia CommonsRobin Wheeler writes for the blog Poppy Mom. After years of making and eating fancy food, Robin is sick of it all. She's returning to the basics: recipes that haven't surfaced in three decades. She reports on the results for Gut Check every Tuesday.This week, I looked ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 30, 2008

    Do you miss good ol’ home cookin’? Revival wants to raise your spirits.

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia CommonsRobin Wheeler writes for the blog Poppy Mom. After years of making and eating fancy food, Robin is sick of it all. She's returning to the basics: recipes that haven't surfaced in three decades. She reports on the results for Gut Check every Tuesday.This week, I looked ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 16, 2008

    Taco Bell Bowlz bring on a serious case of existential angst

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia CommonsRobin Wheeler writes for the blog Poppy Mom. After years of making and eating fancy food, Robin is sick of it all. She's returning to the basics: recipes that haven't surfaced in three decades. She reports on the results for Gut Check every Tuesday.This week, I looked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2007

    Kitchen Nightmares: The Mixing Bowl

    Todd Ehlers, Wikimedia CommonsRobin Wheeler writes for the blog Poppy Mom. After years of making and eating fancy food, Robin is sick of it all. She's returning to the basics: recipes that haven't surfaced in three decades. She reports on the results for Gut Check every Tuesday.This week, I looked ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 26, 2005

    What Dreams May Come Martini

    Moolah Theatre and Lounge, 3821 Lindell Boulevard, 314-446-6868

  • Calendar

    December 29, 2004

    Remember Nonna?

    Her kitchen welcomes you!

  • Dining

    March 10, 2004

    Please Pass the Macaroni

    Bellaluna combines family recipes with culinary panache

  • Dining

    October 16, 2002

    Italian for Beginners

    Café Napoli's popularity is baffling

  • News

    March 7, 2001

    The Anarchists' Cookbook

    They make bread, not bombs, at the Black Bear Bakery

  • Dining

    November 1, 2000

    The Story of Eau

    The Chase Park Plaza harks back to its heyday with the addition of a spectacular new restaurant

  • Dining

    September 20, 2000

    Russian Roulette

    A visit to Astoria European Cuisine yields mixed but largely enjoyable results

  • Dining

    January 12, 2000

    Lorenzo's Toil

    Dishing the latest addition to the Hill's restaurant menu

  • Dining

    August 18, 1999

    BERRY NECESSITIES

    A sweet recipe from Hot Locust's kitchen, scaled down for yours

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