Tag: Desserts
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Spiced Apple Butter
How have I missed hearing about apple butter for so long? This beautiful sauce spread stuff doesn’t seem to be sold in stores, but don’t worry, it is really easy to make. What do you do with apple butter once you have made it? The potential is endless. You could serve this in a small…
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Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Icing
There always seem to be sad black bananas forever languishing at the back of my freezer, am I alone in this? Let’s help them find a better fate. Of course, I love a good banana bread, but sometimes I want something a little more indulgent. This cake is banana-y but not overpoweringly so. It is…
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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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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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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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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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Blueberry Pie
Classic blueberry pie is both delicious and beautiful. The dark purple of the blueberries contrasts perfectly with the bright crust, so you can really show off your pastry skills. The ribcage theme I used here is optional… Directions: Step 1: Pie Filling Step 2: Pie Crust Step 3: Assemble and Bake Notes:
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Pear and Feta Muffins with Rosemary
Sweet pears? Yes! Briny feta? Yes! Gingery rosemary? Yes! This may not be the most traditional of mixtures, but these muffins work! If you are a lover of sweet and savoury flavour combos, you need to get in on these. Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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