The “play” between the two vastly different flavours in this tart are what make it so delicious.
Recipe: Lion Cake (Chocolate Birthday Cake)
I made this cake for Leith for his 2nd birthday and he loved it. It was quite simple to make and very impressive…to a 2 year-old who has a passion for lions.
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Recipe: Maple Ice Cream with Berries
This ice cream is very rich, but is nicely balanced by the whole blueberries and chunks of strawberries running through it.
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Recipe: Cinnamon Blueberry Cake
This cake makes me feel as though it is still somehow summer. I stood at the window with the light streaming into my kitchen and the smell of rich blueberries and cinnamon tempting my senses. And it’s delicious. Trust me.
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Recipe: Apple Coffee Cake
This cake is sweet but not cloyingly so. It’s great as a dessert, as a decadent breakfast or as an afternoon snack when your blood sugar is a little low.
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Recipe: Miniature Vanilla Scones
These scones are sweet but not cloyingly. They are dainty without being too “cutesy”. Perfect for a shower, served with coffee or tea, they are light, delicious and very easy to make.
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Recipe: Coffe-Infused Bundt Cake
You can never have enough coffee and this cake is one answer to that craving.
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Recipe: Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks)
These Holiday treats are only available in November and December at Starbucks, but now I can make them all year round. A delicious treat for Christmas I think they would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or even a Canada Day party.
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Recipe: Profiteroles with Peppermint-Vanilla Ice Cream
Even though they are surprisingly simple to make, these delicacies will always impress. You can make just the profiteroles in advance, or make and fill them with ice cream, ready to pull from the freezer for last minute guests. Continue reading “Recipe: Profiteroles with Peppermint-Vanilla Ice Cream”
Recipe: Spiced Up Shortbread
Shortbread is my favourite cookie. Citrus-scented, chocolate-dipped or plain, I love every rendition I’ve ever had. These are slightly spiced up with cinnamon, but perfect to decorate with sprinkles and share with a 3 ½ year old boy. Continue reading “Recipe: Spiced Up Shortbread”