Category Archives: Baking

BAKED APPLES EN CROÛTE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Our lovely Monkey Queen of Don’t Make Me Call My Flying Monkeys, was our May Daring Cooks’ hostess and she challenged us to dive into the world of en Croute! We were encouraged to make Beef Wellington, Stuffed Mushroom en … Continue reading

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SPINACH, PEAR AND TALEGGIO STRUDEL

I have always had a thing for cheese… and Italy, like France, is the cheese lovers’ paradise.  There are so many different cheeses and they vary from region to region (and sometimes from town to town!).  You could spend years … Continue reading

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PASSION FRUIT CURD AND LIME TARTS

I had some pasta frolla dough and some Passion fruit Curd sitting in my freezer and I could not wait to use them up… together!  You see, pasta frolla is the Italian pie crust that we use to make crostata … Continue reading

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STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE BARS

I know I have already said this, but how hard is it to get adjusted to living with inverted seasons??  It is so weird to think of Christmas as a summer holiday or Easter as an autumn holiday…  in the … Continue reading

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CASSATA SICILIANA

Happy Easter everyone!!!  Today I want to share with you my family’s recipe for the most iconic Sicilian cake: Cassata!  It is a delicious dessert made with sponge cake, filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate and decorated with candied fruits … Continue reading

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HOT CROSS BUN CUPCAKES

How cute are these??  That was my reaction when I first saw these beauties over at Not Quite Nigella’s site!  Lorraine always has amazing ideas and this was one that stuck to my mind.  I saw them last Easter and … Continue reading

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LAVENDER AND JASMINE MACARONS

I have a few macarons recipes on the blog and I like them all, but to tell you the truth, today’s flavour combination is my new all time favourite.  Yes, I like these even more than my Salted Caramel Macarons and … Continue reading

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CANESTRELLI

I am sure that you will agree with me on this: food and memories are linked.  When I eat something, my brain starts remembering things connected to the taste I am enjoying.  This happens to me all the time.  Since … Continue reading

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