With autumn here, it's time to put away our fresh fruit desserts and warm up our belly's with something spicy, warm, and sweet. This is a hybrid dessert that provides the best of both worlds. Crunchy and gooey pecan pie, topped with soft and creamy caramel cheesecake. Here is a link for my never fail light … Continue reading Pecan Cheesecake Pie
Is there any better flavour aroma than truffle? I think not! I slip a little black truffle anywhere I can . Truffles themselves are incredibly expensive, so I always keep a bottle of truffle oil on hand. It does not do these precious fungi justice, but it sets off my euphoria nonetheless. I put together this recipe after going … Continue reading Crispy Potatoes with Parmesan and Truffle
A recipe for a sweet and bright dressing that goes with almost any salad accoutrements. Some of my favourites are greens with goat cheese, chives, dried cranberries and bacon. Candied pecans, roasted beets, purple onion and avocado is delightful too. Add a protein to this and make it a meal. The combinations are endless! I make a batch of this … Continue reading Mia’s Famous Lemon & Honey Salad Dressing
By looking at the photos for this recipe, you may be thinking this is not a traditional chicken pot pie and you would be right! I had a hankering for chicken pot pie after watching an episode of Anna Olsen's show Bake. She took the top half of her pastry dough and turned it into … Continue reading The Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie
When you mingle a chocolate chip cookie, and a butterscotch brownie, a blondie is what you get! These sweet treats are simple to make in a pinch and do not require an electric mixer. There's no rolling out individual cookies-just put this batter into a baking dish, bake in the oven, et voila! Blondies are likely my first introduction to … Continue reading Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies
A warm, sweet and creamy sauce that can be used as a flavour accent to many desserts. An Eggnog Layer Cake is the reason I came up with this crowd pleaser. You are only limited by your imagination to all of the ways you can utilize this sauce boat of boozy heaven. 1-300ml can of sweetened condensed milk … Continue reading Buttered Rum Sauce
This festive cake recipe is incredibly moist and decadent. It is the epitome of Christmas-wintery, spicy and rummy-nummy. The buttered rum sauce brings me back to the Life Savers Sweet Storybook I used to get in my stocking every year. The butter rum flavour being my favourite, prompted me to come up with a flavour … Continue reading Eggnog Layer Cake with Buttered Rum Sauce
A classic recipe for hollandaise is rich, tangy and oh so sinful. I think the idea of making this sauce at home can be very daunting, which is why many people opt for the packet variety. I am pleased to show you a method that is simple and won't have you fussing over a double-boiler, concerned with separation. Created with all … Continue reading Effortless Hollandaise Sauce
Simple Chinese food in the comfort of your home!
Do you eat to live, or live to eat? I have to admit, food is on the forefront of my mind perpetually. And for me, there is nothing more satisfying than creating a meal that I have prepared for my loved ones. I thrive in the chaos of planning, cooking and serving large dinner parties, and dive into the challenge of tackling … Continue reading A Welcome Note
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