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Category Archives: Dessert
London Fog Gelato
One unusual ingredient makes the creamiest gelato ever! I’ve been making gelato at home for quite a few years and have always been quite happy with the finished product….but I just learned a nifty little trick that has taken my … Continue reading
Grilled mini strawberry shortcakes
A fun twist on a favourite summertime dessert! I don’t know why I never before thought of using cupcakes for strawberry shortcakes. They’re easy to make and the perfect size and shape. I took things one step farther by grilling … Continue reading
Ice cream with vodka cooler marinated berries
An easy, elegant dessert for entertaining It’s astounding how many varieties of cooler-style beverages one can find at ‘bottle shops’ these days. Of course many people enjoy them for summertime sipping , but did you know they can be the … Continue reading
Apple pie rings
Pretty, portable and tasty treats! I love it when I serve a dessert that delights people with its visual appeal and its taste. When I told recent dinner guests we were having apple pie for dessert, I’m quite certain they … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Fruit
Tagged apple, apple pie, apples, different way to make apple pie, fun dessert, ice cream, Paula Roy, picnic dessert, pie, potluck dessert, puff pastry
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Orange tarts with shortbread crust
Sweet citrus shines in these colourful treats! I am an unabashed lover of all things lemon, to the point where other citrus fruits sometimes get a little neglected in my kitchen. I decided to remedy that by coming up with … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged baby shower, bite sized desserts, bridal shower, butter, citrus, lemon, make-ahead, orange, Paula Roy, small pies, sugar, sweet, sweet treat, sweets, tarts, vegetarian
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S’mores brownies with salted caramel and dark chocolate
A favourite campfire treat gets a fabulous makeover! Rich, gooey and deliciously decadent, these brownies are one of the most wonderful things I have ever baked. Putting a graham cracker crust under my favourite chewy brownie recipe, throwing in some … Continue reading
Posted in baking, chocolate, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged baking chips, brownie, campfire, Chipits, chocolate, cocoa, dark chocolate, marshmallow, Paula Roy, picnic, s'mores, salted caramel, summer, treat
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Baked brown butter doughnuts
A simple yet spectacular sweet treat! I had no idea just how easy it was to make doughnuts until I bought a doughnut pan at my local kitchenware store. Baked doughnuts are great because they don’t involve the fuss and … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts, festive
Tagged baked doughnuts, beurre noisette, beurre noisette doughnuts, brunch, cardamom, dessert, donuts, doughnut pan, doughnuts, Easter, Easter dessert, festive, glazed doughnuts, make donuts at home, make doughnuts at home, party, Paula Roy, spring, spring dessert
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