Raspberry Chocolate Buttercream Napoleons. Frozen puff pastry makes this a much easier dessert to prepare while thoroughly impressing your guests. Originally published Nov. 2009. This is another of what I call a fridge cleaner recipe. That’s because it started with leftover puff pastry and buttercream frosting that I had in my refrigerator at the time. …
Macaroons. The quick, easy way to make them perfectly with just 4 ingredients! Soft and sticky sweet with a caramel-y, toasted coconut flavoured exterior. For coconut lovers, there’s nothing quite like great macaroons. I’ve tried many recipes over the years, tweaking this and that and finally came up with this great version that uses sweetened …
This simple recipe idea was another fridge cleaner I came up with using leftover stuff in my fridge as a last minute dessert. I think a little creme anglaise might go well with this one too…well, then again, what doesn’t? Serves 4 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 12x 12 inches) ½ cup partridgeberry jam 2 …
Ham and Parmesan Scrambled Egg Phyllo Cups I was in a brunch mood again this morning and procrastinating on my school work as usual, so in the spirit of both avoidance and good taste, I set out a challenge to make something out of things already on hand in my fridge. A few sheets of phyllo …
An indulgent weekend brunch idea; stuffed French toast with Honey Cream cheese & served with blueberry sauce. You’ll want to invite folks over for this one!
Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Silky Buttercream Frosting. Alternating layers of homemade chocolate cake, raspberry compote and the silky-smoothest chocolate buttercream frosting imaginable; a true celebration cake. Happy Birthday to me!! Today’s my birthday and this chocolate raspberry cake was my birthday cake of choice for 2009, simply because I can’t get enough of anything chocolate and …
Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes. The perfect summer dessert for backyard barbecue season or for birthday parties, picnics or any time!
Easy Stir Fried Pineapple Pork. This delicious nutritious and economical meal can use either leftover roasted or grilled pork or start with pork tenderloin medallions.
Chocolate Marshmallow Whoopie Pies – a kid favourite for lunch boxes, after school snacks and birthday parties. Everyone loves the marshmallow frosting inside! There are a couple of other whoopie pie recipes on this blog and this one is just a different version of the classic chocolate whoopie pie, using the marshmallow type frosting that …
Lemon Raisin Scones, best served warm from the oven with real dairy butter slowly melting through them. These fragrant, satisfying scones are sure to be the hit of any weekend brunch.