Help, Ive fallen and can’t get up. Not literally (although sometimes it does happens), but figuratively. I’ve fallen hard…..for this lemon tart. To be fair, it’s not just any ordinary lemon tart. It’s made with homemade lemon curd, and a healthy dose of creamy mascarpone cheese. I’ve said recently that I’m crushing hard on…
Cakes & Pastry
Mexican Chocolate Pie
I don’t often blog food holidays, but Pi Day is one of those food days I can really get behind. This years pie is influenced by a recent trip to Central America, where almost everything is spicy. We just got back from one of the best vacations we’ve ever taken. We visited Mexico, Belize and…
Pumpkin Pie Cream Puffs
I made my first homemade cream puff years ago. I remember thinking, “I should challenge myself and make something super difficult” and for some reason, I thought cream puffs would be that perfect challenge. Boy, was I wrong. I was blown away by how easy they are to make. I’ve made a few variations over…
Almond Apricot Tart
This lovely Apricot and Almond Tart is made with summer apricots and a decadent frangipane and custard filling. There’s a posh little French bakery in town that makes the most wonderful pastries. I used to work right beside their shop and I found myself in there more often than I would like to admit. They…
Cinnamon Bun Pie
The day has arrived. The day that I’ve been brainstorming ideas for all month. Its Pi Day. I missed it last year, so I knew I had to concoct something this year. I scoured cookbooks and magazines and kept coming back to this. Cinnamon Bun Pie. It’s far from your average pie. It has a…
Meyer Lemon Tassies
I find citrus to be a ray of sunshine during these cold winter months. And nothing puts a smile on my face more than finally seeing those delightful Meyer Lemons at the grocery store. I love all citrus, but there’s something special about a Meyer Lemon. They have a spectacular hue that’s more orange than…
Coconut Cream Cake
A special someone celebrated a birthday last week and he went against tradition and asked us NOT to get a Dairy Queen ice cream cake this year. Instead, I was given the task of coming up with something delicious. One of his favorite desserts is coconut cream pie, so I tried to translate that…
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Almond Crust
It’s that time of year again. Chilly weather, falling leaves, and squash is in season. The grocery stores have piles of different options; butternut, spaghetti and my favorite, pumpkin. I’ve been in denial all month. I’ve refused to accept that summer is gone. I’m not a fan of the cold, or the yard work associated…
My Cherished Canadian Recipe: Flapper Pie
Head over to my updated post on Flapper Pie In my family there are four recipes that are tradition; Cabbage Rolls, Perogies, Cabbage Buns and Date Square. When I started dating Scott, I was introduced to his family traditions; one of those being Flapper Pie! Flapper is a super simple pie filled with custard and…
Almond-Crisp Tortes
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m sure you’re looking for a decadent and rich dessert to make for that sweet person in your life. Well my friends, look no further. I’ve come up with a simple, yet impressive dessert that is sure to please. The crisps are reminiscent of the fabulous candy, Almond Roca, in that…
