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Nov 15, 2011, 8:51 pm
Butter Tart Squares, a pastry-free take on butter tarts.
These are sooo much easier than making tarts. It's a twist on a classic Canadian dessert. Be sure to make these, eh. They are delicious!!!
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold. unsalted butter
Filling:
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Aug 3, 2011, 4:53 pm
These shell-shaped cookies are one of my favourite French sweets. They are light in texture with a subtle hint of lemon, vanilla and butter. The Classic Madeleine recipe is an adaptation from the French Pastry Chef André Lerch.
They are always a crowd pleaser!
Madeleines Classiques
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Jul 28, 2011, 3:25 pm
This classic lemon curd is smooth, creamy and a snap to make. All the ingredients are placed in one pot. Just remember to keep stirring and avoid a high temp. The curd is great on scones, muffins and toast. It is also a good substitute for cake fillings and tarts. I plan to use this lemon curd sandw... Comment - Like
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Jul 18, 2011, 1:57 pm
The Ontario cherry season is short and desserts like this help to make the most of it. This is an adapted recipe from the South of England which showcases Kentish cherries. However, living in Toronto, I used Ontario dark Bing cherries. I am confident the results will be superb or even beyond.
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Jul 13, 2011, 2:15 pm
These cookies come from the imagination of a friends 7 year old son. I gave him some of my mushroom cookies and he took it a step further and suggested cookies with mushrooms like a pizza.
So, here is what I came up with (sans mushrooms):
Pizza Sugar Cookie
Pizza Sugar CookiesIngredients3 cups flo... Comment - Like
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May 30, 2011, 2:56 pm
I was asked to provide cookies for an afternoon tea party at the National Ballet of Canada with the theme of Alice in Wonderland. This is because the ballet is about to present the North American Premiere of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in June.
The lucky eaters were kids from the... Comment - Like
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May 9, 2011, 3:37 pm
Lemon Cardamom Cake with Lemon and Ginger Glaze
This is a simple one-bowl cake that works beautifully. Simply beat everything together and bake. Can be served with fresh fruit on the side. It makes a tasty breakfast cake too!
Ingredients½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated suga... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2011, 7:38 am
This cake will be the Groom's cake at the Royal Wedding.
If you can break cookies and melt chocolate then this cake is for you!
Prince William's Groom's Cake
Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Ingredients
4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 oz (110g) dark cho... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2011, 12:59 pm
Braided Easter BreadEaster is coming and what better way to get into the spirit then baking some Easter Bread. This is a heavenly sweet bread with a soft and eggy taste. Just make sure you have some time to make it because the rising time of the dough is 12 hours. Well worth it!!!This recipe is my ... Comment - Like
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Mar 23, 2011, 10:03 am
Looking out my window this morning, you would think it was December 23rd. First days of Spring came with 10cm of snow and below seasonal temps. Ughhh! Cruel Mother Nature!
Well, I will fight back and launch one of my favourite "spring" tasting desserts....Lemon Poppy Seed Cake! With its fresh lemony... Comment - Like
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Mar 2, 2011, 3:55 pm
Thanks to Mister C for the leftover cranberries and pie dough in order to make this poor mans type of pie also known as a galette. This could be made with any filling you like. We just needed to clear out the freezer and this is what we made. Not bad, if I do say so myself.
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Feb 25, 2011, 11:13 am
I have to admit these brownies are addictive. They are moist and crunchy at the same time. Plus the added orange zest gives them an added notch up the brownie ladder. Friends and family loved them so much, I had to make them the following week!
Ingredients:1 cup (150g) all-purpose flour1 teaspoon b... Comment - Like
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Nov 22, 2010, 12:03 pm
Don't grimace because these cookies have prunes....if you don't like them use raisins!These are large, old fashioned, homey drop cookies. They are mildly spiced, wonderfully satisfying, crunchy crisp, and chewy!!!
Ingredients:2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda1 ts... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2010, 1:17 pm
A cookie that is crunchy and chewy at the same time!
Ingredients:2 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (sifted)1/8 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened)
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Sep 15, 2010, 3:05 pm
It's getting closer to Autumn and that means baking with APPLES!!!The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar and baked apples is truly a classic.I added cardamom as well for a twist.This crumble is very easy to make and will make the house smell soooo good!!!
Ingredients:3 red apples (Macintosh)3 gre... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2010, 1:50 pm
Take advantage of the fresh Ontario Peaches and make yourself an easy crumble!
For the Fruit:6 ripe Ontario Peaches2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Crumble:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnam... Comment - Like
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Jun 21, 2010, 1:04 pm
Enough sweetness...let's try savoury. These are one of my favourite things to snack on. Plus they don't really take too much time to put together. They also look quite elegant at a dinner or cocktail party.
You could also improvise and add other ingredients such as diced jalapeno, red peppers, chili... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2010, 8:24 am
I love cornbread. But many recipes add too much sugar. So, I reduced the sugar by half for this recipe. The chipotle chilies can be found in your local grocery store usually in the taco section. I found mine at NoFrills under the Herdez label. The chilies are also great in your homemade chili. Just ... Comment - Like
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Jun 7, 2010, 12:07 pm
The past few months have been a bit insane but I'm glad to say that I'm back to baking and blogging about it. I now have the time to do some serious baking and hope to find a job in the process. Anyone looking for a somewhat experienced pastry chef??? LMK.
I made these cookies cause my Mom loves oat... Comment - Like
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Jan 11, 2010, 2:10 pm
I know Christmas is over and the tree is down but I'm just getting caught up with the cookie recipes I made for the holidays. These are truly a great seasonal cookie with lots of cranberries and white chocolate. So try them....next year!
Ingredients1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 cu... Comment - Like
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Jan 4, 2010, 3:23 pm
These cookies really give you a nice peppery zing because of the crystallized ginger. I didn't have brown sugar on hand so I had to use golden brown sugar. The colour is a bit lighter but they still taste great. The honey and the brown sugar combined gives this cookie a deep sweetness. I also like t... Comment - Like
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Dec 22, 2009, 8:00 am
Here's a favourite German Christmas cookie in the shape of a flower. The spritz cookie is made using the old fashion cookie press. I had the pleasure of using a vintage press (Mirro) from a friend. It takes a bit of practice to get it right. A great way to release all that Christmas tension! You can... Comment - Like
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Dec 21, 2009, 8:37 am
I know. I know. Not everyone loves the Fruitcake. But you have to trust me, this is one fruitcake that won't be used as a murder weapon. Trust me. It is wonderfully moist and simple. Plus it has the added flavour of coffee.
Coffee Fruitcake
Ingredients2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp ground ... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 8:00 am
Big Soft Guy!
Ginger Molasses cookies are one of my favourite favourite cookies. Since I already have an excellent recipe in my repertoire (see Ginger Molasses Cookies), it will be interesting to taste and compare the two.
Dories' recipe uses cinnamon, ginger, allspice and pepper. I used white pepp... Comment - Like
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Nov 3, 2009, 4:49 pm
You name it, it's got it. Pumpkin, apple, cranberry, pecans, and winter spices.It's a Holiday Party in a Bundt! And very easy to make.
The complete recipe can be found on Britin's blog The Nitty Britty.BTW, it's very moist and delicious. I have eaten 4 pieces already!
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Oct 20, 2009, 6:35 pm
I made these using Purple Sweet Potatoes from Honduras. The recipe is similar to making a delicate scone. It's important to not overwork the dough. I found my dough to be very dry and crumbly. A little more moisture would have helped, I think. However, they turned out fine and tasted a bit sweet for... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2009, 5:33 pm
This is one of those desserts that will make a room swoon. It's trés decadent and not too difficult to make. You start off by making a sweet dough crust which is pressed into a 9 inch tart pan and fully baked. A layer of caramel and honey roasted peanuts gets smoothed over the crust and is chilled.... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2009, 1:15 pm
Every Autumn the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation organize a fundraising drive selling delicious pies. This year the pies can be purchased at Whole Foods in Yorkville (Hazelton Lane location) or a donation can be made online.The donations are used to help provide meals with those living with HIV/... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2009, 9:25 pm
No, this is not a pizza pocket. It's my mini version of apple turnovers. This recipe was chosen by Jules and can be reviewed on her website Someones in the Kitchen. Apple turnovers, unfortunately, remind me of the baked apple pies from McDonalds when I was a kid. Many times I've burned my mouth on... Comment - Like
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