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Maple Molasses Florentines
I made these cookies in honour of a friend of mine. She is one of the sweetest people I know, but when it comes to desserts her tastes run dark and bitter. She will never turn down anything made with molasses, treacle, or straight-up burnt sugar. I replaced the honey usually used in traditional Florentines…
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Ricotta Gnudi
I recently discovered these delightful little treats. They are like the filling of a ricotta ravioli, without the ravioli. Even their name is joyful, it means “naked” (blush). These feel a little bit scary to make, but somehow everything works out in the end. You will be left with pillowy soft cheese dumplings. I finished…
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Gingerbread Biscotti
From lattes to houses and even people, we are coming into the time of year where everything is made out of gingerbread. I, for one, am here for it. Gingerbread cookies are great, and they are at their best dunked in coffee, tea or even wine. They can be a bit fragile though and sometimes…
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London Fog Flan
Earl Grey tea brings this classic flan to a new level. The best part is flan that it can must be made a day in advance. This means that you will be calm and relaxed the day you serve this, and your guests will get to see you for the kitchen rockstar that you are!…
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Sweet Potatoes Anna with Parmesan and Thyme
This recipe is inspired by potatoes Anna, a classic dish where layers of potatoes and butter bring out the best in each other. This time, sweet potatoes get their chance to shine in a bath of herbs, sharp cheese and, of course, butter! Get ready for soft and creamy sweet potatoes with ruffly, crispy edges…
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Pumpkin Pie Flan
I’m probably late to the party here, but have you tried flan? I had always passed it by in favour of other desserts with flashy decorations or tempting pastries, but not anymore! Making flan is a bit of a trust exercise. You cannot peak at what is happening below the surface, you just have to…
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Surprisingly Healthy Chocolate Almond “Truffles”
This recipe is dedicated to my friend who is forced to live her life without the benefit of gluten or dairy. I don’t know how she does it, but she definitely deserves a treat! These little chocolate morsels are not a substitute for “real truffles”, they are delicious in their own right. They are soft…
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Chicken and Herb Stew with White Beans
It isn’t very often that I roast a chicken, and a big part of that is the issue of leftovers. This recipe solves that problem! This stew is packed with protein and the beans also add bonus fiber. Ok, enough boring stuff, let’s talk about the important things. This is warm and comforting and perfect…
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Chai and Spice Pumpkin Bread
There are a lot of classic pumpkin bread recipes which call for water. I’m always a bit suspicious of water in recipes – it has its place, but it can be a missed opportunity for another layer of flavour. In this cake chai takes the place of water, adding a subtle and welcome earthy richness.…
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Roasted Pumpkin Puree
There are few things sadder than a jack-o-lantern after Halloween. The eyes slowly close, the mouth caves in, and eventually the whole thing starts to look unsettlingly like your grandparents when they forgot to wear their dentures. Rather than watching your pumpkin gradually melt away, you could use it for soup, spiced bread, and even…
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