Tag: Desserts
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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… 10 cups frozen blueberries 1/4 – 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp AP flour 2 cups AP flour 1…
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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: 2 cups AP flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar…
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Walnut and Date Bread with a Cinnamon Apple Swirl
This is a rather rustic bread. It is happiest in thick slices next to a big cup of hot coffee, but would be ill at ease on the multi-tiered trays served at elegant tea parties. Which is too bad, since this bread has a lot to offer. If coziness is available in bread form, this…
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Baked Hasselback Apples Poached in Red Wine
For many people, fall means pumpkin spice. I understand completely, but for me, apples are the official flavour of the season. Especially if they are baked… I know that this seems like a lot of steps for what are essentially baked apples, but did you really want me to tell you to just chuck some…
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Spiced Red Wine Syrup
I started to type that this recipe is a good way to use up extra wine. Then I realized what I was saying and deleted all of that! This is a good way to use up wine that is maybe a bit past its prime, or that maybe wasn’t your favourite, but who has ever…
