Chocolate Coated Brownie Bites [No-Bake]

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I’ve been making these easy no-bake brownie bites over the past year and am still surprised by how easy they are to make. The brownie recipe is popular with vegans and raw foodies, but I’ve got to tell you, these brownie bites shouldn’t be shunned by brownie purists. Not only are these brownie bites delicious, [...]

Apple Impromptu Vintage Recipe

Apple Impromptu Dessert Vintage Recipe

I’ll be visiting Massachusetts and Rhode Island at the end of this week so it’s timely to publish this Apple Impromptu vintage recipe as printed in The Rhode Islander. Although I’m uncertain of the exact publish date, I would assume from the pearls that this apple recipe is from around the 1950s.

Bubor Cha Cha Purple Yam Dessert Recipe

Purple Yam (Ube) Tapioca Dessert Recipe

My mother-in-law loves purple yam (also known as Ube) so I decided to make a popular asian dessert which features it prominently. Bubor Cha Cha is a porridge dessert with pieces of yam or colored dough in a sweetened broth. Sometimes it’s made with tapioca which is how I like it. I also like it [...]

Pumpkin Nut Bars – Just in Time for Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Nut Bars Recipe Using Cake Mix

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m already craving pumpkin desserts. In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during the first week of October while my family in the states will celebrate it in November. With two Thanksgiving approaching, I am in Thanksgiving (and pumpkin) bliss.

Grape & Walnut Focaccia Recipe

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Peter Reinhart is the man behind the book, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice. He does not know me and I’ve never met him, so why did I constantly think about him while on vacation last month? Well, I’ve been eager to try his focaccia recipe and I couldn’t remember if I’d be back in time to [...]

Strawberry-Blueberry Magic Cobbler Recipe

Strawberry Blueberry Berry Cobbler

Berry season is upon us and I couldn’t be more happy. Whether you’re looking for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries, the fruits are becoming readily available and at affordable prices. This berry cobbler is versatile and a great use of any type of berry or soft and juicy fruit.

Raspberry Souffle Recipe

Raspberry Souffle with Pomagranate Seeds

I’ve been on a souffle expedition this past week and conclude with a simple raspberry souffle. Don’t raise an eyebrow and scoff at the short ingredients list or inquire why I didn’t include any liqueur, it really would have overcomplicated the pure, bright raspberry flavor. Trust me. While the chocolate souffle required a double boiler [...]