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Tag Archives: whipped cream
Banoffee Pie Parfaits
A decadent no-bake dessert that’s super simple to make! Have you heard of banoffee pie? It’s a delightfully decadent combination of fluffy whipped cream, bananas and creamy dulce de leche (thick, creamy caramel sauce) tucked into a graham cracker crust. … 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
White Chocolate Mocha Mugs
A delicious winter warmer It’s like coffee and hot chocolate met, fell in love and got married. Reminiscent of those expensive seasonal beverages featured at just about every coffee shop on the planet, this drink is simple to prepare and … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Uncategorized
Tagged beverage, coffee, drink, espresso, hot chocolate, Paula Roy, specialty coffee, whipped cream, white chocolate, winter, winter warmer
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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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No-cook Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
When it’s really hot out, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven to cook. Yet, at the same time, I cannot imagine entertaining friends and family but not serving dessert. This recipe is perfect for … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Make Ahead, Recipes, summer
Tagged canning jar, cinnamon, cloves, cookies, crumbs, dessert, ginger, hot weather, make-ahead, mason jar, no-bake, parfait, pumpkin pie, summer, sweet, whipped cream
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Lovely Lemon Mousse
I almost always have lemon curd on hand (it stores well in the freezer) because it is so flavourful and versatile. Combining lemon curd and whipped cream makes for a delicious mousse that literally takes just minutes to prepare. Best … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, eggs, Fruit
Tagged coconut cream, coconut milk, curd, dairy free, eggs, gluten-free, heavy cream, ice cream, lemon, lemon juice, mousse, whipped cream
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A celebration of Russian food for the 2014 Winter Olympics
I’ve had the most delicious and delightful time, exploring Russian food over the past month or so. I love ‘cooking on a theme’ and the upcoming Olympics in Sochi seemed like the perfect excuse to dive into a cuisine about … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Baking, Desserts, Drinks, Food Finds, Fruits and vegetables, Meat, poultry, fish, Preserves, Snacks, Soups and stews
Tagged beet, blini, borscht, buckwheat, caviar, cookies, cream sauce, drink, gluten-free, honey, meatballs, Olympics, party, Pavlova, pickled apples, pickles, Russian, Russian Tea Cakes, Sbiten, shortbread, smoked salmon, soup, sour cream, spices, tefteli, vegetables, vegetarian, walnut, whipped cream, winter
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