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Detroit-Style Pizza
This style of pizza, thick and pillowy on the inside with a golden crispy crust just isn’t as popular as it should be, especially here in Canada! Although, I have never been to Detroit, I know this pizza. I like to call it Nonna pizza because both my grandmothers and many other grandma’s I know, […]
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Chocolate Chip Tahini Shortbread Cookies
Hold. the. phone. I know I have a lot of great chocolate cookie recipes on this site but these have definitely achieved legendary status. The Tahini makes all the difference here in terms of texture making them delicate and buttery. It’s delicious too, subtly nutty (like me), not overpowering by any means and it ties […]
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Mom’s Lasagna
There are so many great ways to make Lasagna and I love them all but this recipe in particular obviously holds a special place in my heart, and stomach and is beloved by the whole family. In fact, if anyone else but my mom makes the Christmas Lasagna, you will hear a few low grumbles […]
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Stephanie’s Tiramisu
Tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert, is light, creamy and coffee flavoured, what’s not to love especially for a coffee addict such as myself. So many variations of Tiramisu exist but this one has got to be my favourite as it’s made with a delicious zabaglione/mascarpone mixture folded into whipped cream. The resulting cream is delicious […]
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Vanilla Ginger Pear Crostata
This pear crostata, pie, galette, or whatever you want to call it, is just so incredibly delicious and couldn’t be more perfect for fall. If you love apple pie, then you will undoubtedly love this. Pears are to me, earthy and sweet and go naturally well with vanilla. The ginger and lemon serve to provide […]
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My 2011 Tiramisu Post – Two cookies compete!
This post was coopied directly from my original site on Blogger.com. I used to write exactly what I thought and with such enthusiasm! lol Enjoy! Hello, I recently bought Gourmet Magazine on my last trip to the grocery store. I don’t usually buy it because I’ve got countless cookbooks and I also receive Food Network […]
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Scotch Eggs
The perfect little snack, a jammy soft-boiled egg within a tasty sausage layer that’s breaded and fried until crispy and golden. I mean, it doesn’t get better than that. Give this English picnic snack a try! I see this served with a fresh side salad or as part of your weekend brunch spread that includes […]
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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Fall is in the air and what do we want? Apple desserts! Spice cakes! Cinnamon! Nutmeg! and all of those warm cozy spices! This cake made my whole house smell of apple & cinnamon as it baked evoking happy feelings of sugar and spice and everything nice. Not too sweet, this perfect tea cake is […]
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Roasted Heirloom Tomato Pie
When tomatoes are in season and at their peak of deliciousness, I try to use them in as many ways as possible. My favorite are the heirloom variety, especially those larger red ones that have more flesh on the inside, meaning they have a lot less seeds and jelly than you’d find in a regular […]
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Peach Crostata
This lovely peach crostata is an easy-to-make rustic pie that is perfect for summer when peaches are fully in season and at the peak of deliciousness. So there’s not much dressing up to do here, nothing fancy goes into it; the peaches do all the talking. Serve it “a la mode” with a complementry ice cream flavour like vanilla, caramel, cinnamon or whatever you think would work with this pie.
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Barefoot Contessa’s Coconut Cake
This is the ultimate celebration cake; decadent & buttery with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna with Boursin Cheese and Ricotta
What is it about the process of roasting vegetables that makes them so incredibly delicious. I’d say it’s the caramelization, the olive oil and the seasoning. Roasting a vegetable transforms it and it suddenly it becomes a vessel for any delicious flavours and aromatics you can throw at it! Think roasted potatoes with lemon and […]
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Giada’s Eggplant Timbale
Watch my instagram highlight for a step by step view of how I made it! @vanilla_bean_montreal
