The view from great island

Homemade Clotted Cream (aka Devonshire or Cornish Cream) is a luxurious spreadable cream and a must for afternoon tea and scones, but no need to buy those pricey little imported bottles, because now you can make it right in your own kitchen!

Nutella Tiramisu requires so little effort for such a big payoff it's almost like cheating! A chocolate hazelnut mascarpone filling gives this classic Italian tiramisu recipe a gourmet flair.

Butter Pecan Shortbread is a classic buttery shortbread loaded up with crunchy pecans.

My rugelach bars are a simple, tasty twist on a classic Jewish pastry. Made with cream cheese dough & filled with sweet, tart jam.

These Hibiscus Lemon Bars are insanely good --- imagine a perfect lemon bar infused with the bright berry flavor of hibiscus. Can you say vitamin C?

This unusual Scottish Lemon Sugar Shortbread is made with a fabulous sugar infused with lemon rind --- the lemon flavor really pops! #SHORTBREAD #LEMON #RECIPE #DESSERT #SCOTTISH

Maple Frosted Apple Blondies --- these are moist dense blondies studded with tart apple chunks and topped with an ultra-sweet maple glaze --- hello Fall!

Irish Apple Cake - The View from Great Island

This delicious apple cake starts with a moist cardamom base paved with layer upon layer of thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples and topped with a buttery crumble.

Fried Cabbage and Bacon Slaw ~ this warm bacon coleslaw has won our hearts this summer, and I have a feeling it's going to win yours too.