Tag Archives: make-ahead dessert

Blackberry-mint panna cotta

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

An impressively elegant yet easy dessert! I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to try my hand at panna cotta, one of Italy’s most famous and delicious desserts. The name means ‘cooked cream’ but it’s so much more … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit shortbread bars

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Grapefruit and vanilla a winning combination! Why does lemon curd get all the attention? Sure, it’s brightly coloured, tangy and delicious, but other citrus fruits make great curd too. I love these little orange tarts but these grapefruit shortbread bars … Continue reading →

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London Fog Gelato

Posted on July 15, 2018 by

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 →

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Gingerbread cookie bars

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

Part cookie, part cake and all delicious! I blame my Nova Scotia heritage for my love of all things ginger and molasses. From my family’s favourite old fashioned chewy ginger cookies to these scrumptious whole wheat gingerbread waffles to these … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Cannoli with Crispy Cinnamon Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

All the flavour, none of the fuss! I adore eating cannoli but I don’t enjoy making it. Maybe the distinct absence of any Italian ancestors in my lineage leaves me ill-equipped for the task, but I find filling those delicate … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Pound Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze

Posted on November 16, 2016 by

An easy yet decadent dessert Remember when some people predicted that salted caramel was just a fad? They were probably the same people who said bacon is overrated and artisan donuts were sure to be a passing fancy. Personally, I … Continue reading →

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Mini Shortbread Apple Tarts with Salted Caramel

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

Freshly picked apples are one of the delights of autumn. Their beautiful red skins and crisp texture seem a perfect pairing with the changing seasons. These delicious tarts are a great way to showcase apples in a pretty way and … Continue reading →

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