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CHOCOLATEY CHOCOLATE CAKE . . . WITH BUTTERCREAM FLUFFY FROSTING
This rich,dense, spectacularly chocolate cake in every is my absolute favorite of all cakes. It has a delicate moist crumb and the dream-like chocolate buttercream frosting stays light and fluffy to the very last slice. This is the cake … Continue reading
THE UBIQUITOUS ITALIAN TART . . . SPICED BLUE BERRY CROSTATA
If I could make only one type of pie a crostata would be my choice. It is spectacular in presentation with a sublime choice of fillings. Its professional appearance belies the simplicity of its construction. A dessert to swoon over … Continue reading
APPLE CINNAMON AND CARDAMON CAKE . . . A CAKE TO KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR
A wind like wolves prowling across the fields. Growling at windows and doors. Snarling down the fireplace chimney. The kind of rainy, dark, dismal day that cried out for a kitchen perfumed with the fragrance of exotic spices. A cake! … Continue reading
WALNUT BUTTER CAKE WITH MAPLE BUTTER FROSTING
This gloriously simple cake can be made with the usual pantry items, a good sized bowl and a whisk – if that is your desire. Or you can whip it up with hand held electric beaters or a stand mixer. … Continue reading
SPICED PUMPKIN AND WALNUT TART . . .AROMATIC SPICES AND A SWEET WALNUT PASTRY
Spiced pumpkin and walnut tart. The perfect Thanksgiving dinner always ends with pumpkin pie. The delicious aroma of aromatic spices fill your kitchen as you take this delicate creamy textured tart out of the oven. Pumpkin is one of those … Continue reading
THE COMPATIBILITY OF CAKES . . IN THIS EASILY MADE CHOCOLATE YOGURT CAKE
This is a cake recipe that is compatibility with the baker. I have two sisters. My older sister is 91 years old. She is a fabulous baker but she find the time it requires very tiring. My younger sister’s health … Continue reading
DARKLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE
One could be forgiven for keeping one of the key ingredients of this cake a secret. Those who grow zucchini know that overnight a zucchini can morph to a monstrous size. At least that is what it seems. … Continue reading
CHERRY STREUSEL . . . Juicy Bing cherries nestle between layers of meltingly rich short crumble.
This is a sublime riff on a fruit crumble. An almond flavoured rich cookie base. Juicy, dark Bing cherries. Then a strusel topping whispering the same cookie taste. A cake that is not a cake but a crumble. A decadent … Continue reading
HOMEMADE CURRY POWDER
Those lovers of exotic flavours. The intrepid, adventurous cook. You who love the fabled stories of The silk Road and camel caravans loaded with precious spices. All of this is here. In your kitchen. You toss red chili peppers, coriander, … Continue reading
THE POLITE CLASSIC CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE
When someone lists their favourite cookies this cookie is almost always on their list. It is a classic and I collect classics. I call it a polite peanut butter cookie. It is at once crisp and chewy. There’s … Continue reading
