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	cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by Foodessa All 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…	2 votes 1 review 3 comments 7167 views
	Yogurt creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip...just 4 ingredients! by Foodessa 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…	3 votes 1 review 5273 views
	Fancy BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE by Foodessa Classic 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	1 vote 2452 views
	1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE by Foodessa This dessert has the silky smoothness of a rich CHOCOLATE GELATO. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing decadent frozen confection.	2 votes 3491 views
	cake ELEGANCE and WHIMSY- high layered by Foodessa This showy cake was created for a very special person on her celebratory Birthday. My Mommy's personality is screaming out of this cake. The flavours all came together divinely without an overpowering sweetness. It may have been longer to put together than the usual baking I do...however, seeing the look on my Mom's face, made…	1 vote 4295 views
	PECAN pie...with sweet modifications by Foodessa Ahh...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…	1 vote 3623 views
	TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake by Foodessa Swooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù. Fluffy, creamy and possessing a lighter velvety texture than most versions. The spirited use of Tia Maria and Grand Marnier are only a part of this dessert's fabulous outcome. Here's my simple method of assembling this delight. ' La Dolce Vita ' from my heart to your…	2 votes 1 review 3703 views
	CHOCOLATE APPLE NUT Phyllo triangle pockets by Foodessa Between 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…	1 vote 3387 views