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Tag Archives: vanilla
Grapefruit shortbread bars
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
Posted in Dessert
Tagged baking, citrus, curd, dessert, grapefruit, lemon curd, make-ahead, make-ahead dessert, orange curd, Paula Roy, shortbread, vanilla
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Espresso Meringue Torte
I have a favourite saying when trying to convince my husband he still has room for dessert. “Come on,” I’ll say, “it’s fluffy, not stuffy!” This gluten-free confection fits the bill as a dessert that makes a perfect finish to … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, eggs, gluten-free
Tagged baked meringue, coffee, cornstarch, dessert, easy dessert, eggs, espresso, espresso powder, gluten-free, light dessert, make-ahead, make-ahead dessert, meringue, sugar, vanilla, whipped cream, whipped egg whites
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Two minute no-cook chocolate pudding
This no-cook chocolate pudding is super creamy and rich thanks to the avocados. It’s got so much flavour that people likely won’t even realize that it’s also really healthy! Gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free, it’s a versatile base for lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy-free, Dessert, gluten-free, Lactose-Free, summer, vegan
Tagged avocado, berries, chocolate, cocoa, coconut, dairy free, delicious, dessert, easy, family-friendly, fast, fruit, gluten-free, healthy, honey, lactose-free, no-cook, pudding, sea salt, simple, summer, vanilla, vegan, vegetarian
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Chocolate Macaroon Nests
This no-bake, fibre-rich, gluten-free confection almost qualifies as a healthy treat. I loved making macaroons (not to be confused with pillowy French macarons) as a little kid, particularly because I could execute this recipe independently, since the oven wasn’t needed. … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Desserts
Tagged baking, butter, chocolate macaroon, cocoa, coconut, cookie, Easter, Eggies, festive, five minutes, haystack cookies, jellybeans, milk, Mini Eggs, nests, quick, rolled oats, vanilla, vegan, vegetarian
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Sunshine cocktail with grapefruit, vanilla and vodka
Go ahead – feel virtuous about having a cocktail. After all, when it’s packed with Vitamin C thanks to freshly squeezed grapefruit and lemon, it’s got to be good for you, right? I really enjoy grapefruit in the dead of … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged citrus, cocktail, cocktail party, drink, festive, grapefruit, lemon, party, sugar, sunshine, vanilla, vanilla bean, vanilla bean paste, Vitamin C, vodka, winter
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15 Minute Shortbread Cookies
I love this recipe because I live in a house full of cookie thieves. Not the kind of people who drain the cookie jar on the kitchen counter at an alarming rate; the kind who sneak into the basement freezer … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Desserts, Edible Gifts
Tagged butter, Christmas, cookies, cornstarch, fast, flour, holiday, icing sugar, quick, Santa, shortbread, sugar, vanilla
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Eggnog Loaf
Light in texture and full of flavour, this loaf just tastes like Christmas to me. Eggnog, sugar and butter, along with a generous helping of nutmeg…perfection! Ideal for brunches or as a dessert, this recipe makes a cake-like loaf that … Continue reading
