Tag: Desserts
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Classic Hermit Cookies
I’m always a bit suspicious about perfect-looking desserts. No doubt that sometimes desserts check all the boxes, gorgeous and delicious, but all too often taste is sacrificed for appearance. Not these cookies though. They are humble looking and could be passed over too easily, but don’t miss them! They are spicy, comforting, and perfect with…
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Maple Walnut Cake
Today is Canada Day, where we celebrate my home country. I wanted to make something delicious that recognizes some of our classic flavours, and maple and walnut were the first things that came to mind. This cake is inspired by the German bee-sting cake, made with honey and almonds. We have bees here, but a…
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Decadent Salted Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Tart
Someone told me once that the best pastry is the one that makes the cook swear. Well, get out the thesaurus because you will need some extra curse words for this tart. This tart is worth the swear jar contributions. All will be forgiven at the first bite. The tart shell is crisp, the layer…
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The Truth About Hot Cross Buns: A Baking Revelation
This may be hard for you to hear. I normally try to stick to my lane and avoid the heavy topics, but I can’t stay silent about this any longer. I’ve learned about a falsehood that is perpetuated year after year, and it stops here. Every spring hot cross buns start popping up in bakeries…
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Banoffee Pie
There are two kinds of people in the world. You can identify them by saying “banoffee pie”. One kind of person will light up and grab a spoon, the other kind will look a little concerned and perhaps hand you a tissue. For the uninitiated, banoffee pie is a wonderfully soft, sweet pie, with layers…
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Dulce de Leche – 2 ways!
I didn’t originally plan to give you two different ways to make dulce de leche. Not that it isn’t wonderful, but one way to make it seemed like enough. However, the last time I made this I was so excited to use it as a cake filling I forgot to catch a photo of it…
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Salted Chocolate Cookies
Tomorrow is February 14th, which is Valentine’s Day in my part of the world. This is a polarizing holiday that draws out a spectrum of responses. Some people go all out, with teddy bears, roses, romantic dinners and absolutely bewildering chalky little candies with notes on them. Others are a little cooler in their approach,…
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Spiced Oatmeal and Almond Biscotti
AKA a perfectly legitimate way to eat cookies for breakfast. I firmly believe that cookies are the idea breakfast food. They are a little treat to wake you up, pair well with coffee or tea, and are portable. Some people might disagree, but I think that these cookies might change the mind of even the…
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Cardamom and Almond Biscotti
The direct translation of “biscotti” is cookie, although it originated from the word for “twice-cooked” which describes the way these treats are made. However, I think that the more accurate translation is “dunk these little guys or get ready to spend some time with your dentist”. You have been warned. Which brings up the question,…
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Pumpkin Gingerbread
Do you still have pumpkin in your freezer? I did. Even though we are now firmly outside of pumpkin season, it is still delicious and this recipe will let you use it up without people looking at you like you are wearing white shoes after Labour Day (which apparently is not done???). The pumpkin in…
Measure With Your Heart 