Desserts
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Tarte Tatin
“Ok, let’s try this again.” Four attempts later, my inner scientist motto, and belief in the scientific method triumphed in getting my..
Apple Cider Sorbet
I bet you had to adult today. Did you have to attend a meeting, contemplate about doing something bad for you versus doing something..
Mango & Peach Cider Popsicles
Now I know what you’re thinking…you’re thinking “What the hell? Special equipment? I’ve never had to use special equipment before this?..
Field Berry & Cider Crisp
It’s amazing how some of the best recipes are so wicked simple and this is no exception. While I’m a fan of dessert, my co-workers tend..
Vanilla Honey Poached Pears
Sometimes you need a break from baked goods, but really, who wants to say goodbye to dessert completely? Poached Pears are one of my..
Spiced Chocolate Cakes
Firstly, who doesn’t love beer and who doesn’t love chocolate (seriously, I want names!)? You don’t often see them paired together, but..
Easy Chocolate Mousse
4 ingredients. 1 delicious dessert. Could it really be any better? Oh right, you could serve it and look like a rock..
Easy Apple Galette
Galettes are one of my favourite desserts because they are quick, easy and are perfectly imperfect! Galettes are meant to be rustic,..
Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing
Our favourite cupcakes, which happen to be gluten-free, have a new icing! This amazing combination of chocolate and peanut butter reminds..
Holiday Log
This dessert is one that we have made for years in my family. It is so simple that it was the first dessert I ever helped my family with...
Easy Phyllo Berry Tartlets
These easy bite-sized treats will be an eye-catching hit at any holiday get-together. They are a new twist on a sweet classic. The..
Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are a classic dessert that twist the traditional notation of desserts by combining sweetness with a delicious citrus zing. The..
Mulled Wine Sorbet
This all started when a friend told me about Mulled Wine Sorbet. I dreamt about it for the next two days and promptly decided I needed to..
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Fall is upon us! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling and it’s time to break out those sweaters and scarves. To me, nothing..
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..