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Crystalized GINGER candyThis pungent, intense root of GINGER has now been integrated in my kitchen for at least 10 years or so. Admittedly at first, I could only stand to eat a hint of it in my food. It really was an acquired taste for me. Now, it seems, I just can't get enough of it! So much so, that I wanted to start making my Homemade Candied… |
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Fancy BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCEClassic Butterscotch Sauce with a healthy twist. A fancy, rich and decadent topping with an added key ingredient that produced a lovely surprising bite. I've been pouring it everywhere lately ;o) For a full dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/05/fancy-butterscotch-sauce-recipe.html |
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CHOCOLATE APPLE NUT Phyllo triangle pocketsBetween the sheets of PHYLLO Pastry...what can we find? Just some of my favorite ingredients. Buttery light and flaky describes anything enveloped by these delicate sheets. Its time for you to get acquainted with this magical dough which will yield impressive results every time. For a fully dedicated post on: PHYLLO 101… |
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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUMAll this talk about APRONS and Grandmothers got me going on assembling my notes and photos to finally share with you a very cherished recipe my 'Nonna' made for me growing up. Granted, as I turned baker in my kitchen, I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval. She also found that my version was slightly… |
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BANANA CHOCOLATE candied Ginger MuffinsMoist, aromatic and incredibly tasty. After having looked over a few similar banana chocolate muffin recipes, I decided to put my personal touch to please my expectations. Success with the perfect combination of ingredients. For a dedicated post...refer to:… |
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PECAN pie...with sweet modificationsAhh...the wonderfully decadent PECAN Pie. I am not going to tell you that I have re-invented this favourite classic! However, I am going to share with you my transformed version. I finally found the right sweet balance to eliminate the corn syrup. Anyone who's tried this pie never missed out on the traditional preparation. for… |
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NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni >Got a few egg whites left over from a recipe? Here's a super easy crispy, flourless cookie called < Brutti ma Buoni >. It's an Italian saying...loosely translated as ugly looking (not really) but yummy. Originally made with roasted hazelnuts...however, re-created to include roasted almonds instead. I also reduced much of the… |
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CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE and NUT torte cakeEasy flourless cake creation. This cake is extremely flavourful as well as invitingly aromatic. I certainly do love desserts with a combo of citrus, chocolate and nuts. This torte turned out absolutely delicious and memorable. A must try ;o) For a detailed post...refer to:… |
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Yogurt creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip...just 4 ingredients!With all recipes of the typical Chocolate Fondues combined, none have come close to this light, scrumptious and decadent guiltless version. Over the years and many experimental tries later, I finally managed to make the ingredients blend just right. The fact that there's no need for a bottom burner to keep the chocolate soft and… |
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