Desserts
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Mini-Cheesecakes with Berry Merlot Compote
These cheesecakes are just the right serving for such a deliciously rich dessert. The Merlot Strawberry topping is a unexpected twist on..
Frozen Berries
Local produce always tastes better and I never want to give us seasonally relevant foods. One way of preserving the fresh bounty of..
Peach Cake
I love seasonal peaches – they’re firm, yet juicy and are perfect for grilling (see our Grilled Peach dessert), baking or just plain..
Whole Wheat Zucchini Brownies
The great thing about these brownies is that you cannot taste the zucchini. They look like flakes of coconut, but don’t inhibit the..
Lemon Sorbet Twist
Lemon sorbet is one of my favourite desserts, especially when slightly tart. This variation is dairy-free, gluten-free and still..
Raspberry & Mint Wine Gelée
Who doesn’t love adult jell-o (and classy adult jell-o at that!)? Wine gelées are possibly one of my favourite desserts – it’s another..
Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Chocolate Ganache Icing
Happy Birthday to us! It’s been one year since the first post of Wine, Food and Friends hit the internet and we’re looking to celebrate..
Crème Brûlée
Crème Brûlées – the epitome of decadence. The combination of creamy custard and crispy sugar topping. These desserts are daunting,..
Panna Cotta
What is better for celebrating Valentine’s Day than with dessert? Panna Cotta is one of my favourite desserts, as it is so easy and so..
Mini-Lemon Cheesecakes with Raspberry Coulis
When I think of classic holiday desserts, cheesecake always comes to mind. I always enjoy these mini treats, as they are just the right..
Red Wine Poached Pears
Another one of my favourite desserts inspired by my mom’s (my recipe is slightly different than hers). Superbly delicious and looks..
Gail’s Berry Napoleons
My mother has been making these Napoleons for the past ten years, and they are still one of my favourite desserts. They are not very..
Chocolate Caramel Apples
One of the best parts of Halloween (apart from all of the candy of course) is Caramel Apples. This year, I decided to put a little spin..
Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey’s Buttercream
Yes! Gluten free can be delicious! These amazing cupcakes are super easy, and the cooked quinoa gives the texture of chocolate chips –..
Berry Crisp
Crisp is one of all my favourite desserts, and the best part is how easy it is! It can literally be done with whatever fruit you have on..
Apple Cake
What is the best way to brighten up an afternoon? Good old fashion Afternoon Tea! This was a huge such a huge hit with my office, they..
Mini Apple Pies
Ever wondered what you could make with a muffin tin other than muffins? Well here is one of the million other things you can do! They are..
Mary-Ann Cake
This cake is beautiful and delicious. The light white cake goes well with the berries and sweet marscapone-whipped cream topping. This is..
Grilled Peaches
More barbecued goodness! As the weather warms up, the barbecues come out – except for in Alberta, they barbecue at -20C. This is so..
Fallen Chocolate Cake
This is the very best of a delicious brownie and a cake! It is moist and chewy, but still not too heavy and the slightly bitter cake is..