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FIG and NUT torte cake - Gluten Free - updatedI dare you to challenge this scrumptious gluten-free FIG and ALMOND cake. I experimented with Gluten free flour...specifically, 'Sweet Sorghum White flour'. The results came in the form of an enchanting surprise. I now had a great upside down fresh fig and nut torte cake ready to be devoured. For a detailed post...refer to:… |
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AlmondCoCitretti cookies -- Coconut Almond Citrus Marmalade amaretti.Nutty on nuts, especially in cookies. Simplicity and aromatic ingredients turn these cookies from bland to grand. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/06/friendship-and-nut-cookies-amaretti.html |
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APPLE and Almond cake torte - Gluten-FreeI proudly share this absolutely delicious and wonderfully moist Gluten-Free Apple torte cake. Sometimes, I find that 'Sorghum' flour can stand alone in a recipe, however, some baked goods need a boost to lighten the texture. Therefore, I introduced a proportion of Tapioca flour to the mix...and voila, success! For a detailed… |
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Nuts for BAKLAVA phyllo pastry .Snacking on nuts by the park highlighted my desire to try making Baklava my way. Flaky pastry phyllo layered with a nut variation, while sweetened with a light citrus syrup. Don't shy away from making this delight. Although the recipe may seem long and complex, it really is not that difficult. For a detailed post...refer… |
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stuffed Roll pastry cookie with Chocolate, nuts, raisin and citrusDelectable pastry cookie to gear you for the upcoming holiday baking. Bundle up and roll together some chocolate, nuts, raisins and a punch of citrus. For a dedicated post...refer here:… |
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Almond Chestnut CHERRY upside down torte cakeRuby red cherries find themselves in the company of Gluten free flours. Splashes of Amaretto and vanilla bring out the best that cherries can offer in a cake. > Note...A variation to Gluten-free: Replace the same amount in All-Purpose flour and eliminate the apple cider vinegar. For a dedicated post...refer here:… |
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PINWHEEL pastry STAR cookieSumptuous dough gets the star treatment and joins the holiday cookie box. A variety of delicious fillings are as limitless as your imagination. For a detailed post, please refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2014/12/pinwheel-star-of-cookie-box.html |
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Almond Coffee Spice MADELEINEAromatic spices and a coffee, maple syrup butter mix assist almond flour. A 'genoise' type batter offers light, airy little cakes with their telltale humps and crispy edges. Inspired by a Scandinavian recipe found in one of the Hygge lifestyle principal books where it highlighted the French mini butter cakes. For a dedicated… |
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BUTTERSCOTCH pudding WHIP CREAM cakeFlavours of caramel, cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest all blended with whipped cream. Although, I based this cake on Rose Levy Beranbaum’s recipe, I absolutely thought it essential to put my signature on it. Giving it another flavour was going to be my goal. A little amateur chemistry with a little character and this is what I… |
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No-Bake creamy PEACH cookie PINEAPPLE cool cakeHere's one of my favourite no-bake fruity fresh and sumptuous desserts. Layering PEACHES and PINEAPPLE with a COOKIE crunch into a creamy indulgence. For a dedicated post...please refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/07/peach-cookie-pineapple-cake-no-bake.html |
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PASTRY CREAM custardItalian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or as the French call ‘la Crème pâtissière’ The use of WHOLE eggs and starch is required in order to achieve a thicker cream. NOTE: It’s always best to prepare this cream the day before. This version was initiated by my Mom and I’ve pushed the recipe a little further with time ;o) For a dedicated… |
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COCONUT flour ALMOND butter CHOCOLATE cookieAlmond butter along eggs make the match for coconut flour baked goods. Protein rich, low carb and grain-free surely render a guiltless cookie indeed. Note: Yields: 20 medium size cookies...or 38 smaller size cookies For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/03/coconut-flour-almond-butter-chocolate.html |
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caramelized APPLE and RUM ice creamCreamy, dreamy 2% milk fat renders a unique ice-cream unforgettable. Caramelized apples get blended into a butterscotch type frozen treat with a Rum splash. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/09/caramelized-applesauce-and-rum-ice-cream.html |
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gourmet DATE butter pasteCitrus, Rum and Vanilla round out the sweetness of plump date fruits. This smooth, buttery Date paste blends well into cookies as well as square bars etc. Note: This date paste recipe makes a large quantity. It uses a combination of pitted Medjool dates along with pressed dates. For a detailed post...refer to:… |
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ORANGE Grand Marnier Compote cheesecakeHere's the perfect combination of decadent, sweet, and tangy, all rolled into one dessert. A past inspiration meets me again in the kitchen...Orange and Grand Marnier join cream cheese. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/03/orange-grand-marnier-compote-cheesecake.html |
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