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Category Archives: Baked
A Kaleidoscope Of Christmas Treats And The History Of The Yuletide Feast.
With just two weeks to go, the countdown to December 25th is well and truly under way. Christmas is all about generosity of spirit and celebrating with family and friends. In our house it is also a very food-centric time … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Christmas, Feast, Holiday, Recipe
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Passing Down The Baton Through The Generations. Judy’s Christmas Pudding. Our Family Recipe.
One of the enduring pleasures of this blog has been scribing closely guarded recipes that grace the table at family celebrations, transcending the test of time. Last Easter I had the privilege of scribing and baking my grandmother’s Apple Strudel, … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Fruit, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Brandy, Cherries, Christmas, Christmas Pudding, Cointreau, Dates, Peel, Prunes, Pudding, Raisins, Sultanas
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Rich, Dense and Fudgy. Blonde Brownies With Sour Cherries, Macadamia and White Chocolate Chunks.
Brownies are a perennial favourite in our house. Rich, dense and fudgy these blonde brownies use white chocolate instead of the usual dark and are crammed full of sour cherries and macadamia nuts. Absolutely delicious and incredibly moreish they need … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Blondies, Brownies, Cherries, Dessert, Food, Macadamia, White Chocolate
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From The Italian Pasticceria. Almond, Hazelnut and Pine Nut Biscuits. Brutti Ma Buoni. Ugly But Good.
I’ve always loved Brutti Ma Buoni and make a beeline for them every time I visit an Italian pasticceria. Literally translating as Ugly But Good, they’re fabulous with a strong espresso. Even better packaged up by the boxful and taken … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Almond, Baking, Biscuits, Chocolate, Gluten free, Hazelnuts, Italian, Meringue, Pine Nuts
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Gorgeous Little Morsels. Almond and Cranberry Florentines Drizzled With White Chocolate.
Leafing through a pile of back issues of Delicious magazine I came across a very clever recipe for Italian florentines. A delectable combination of caramel, dried fruit and nuts. Baked in a slab. Cut into perfect circles just before the … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Almond, Baking, Biscuits, Chocolate, Christmas, Cranberry, Florentines, Food, Ginger, Italian
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Old-Fashioned Baking. Inspired By A Taste of Wintergreen. Apple, Caramel and Cinnamon Scrolls.
I’ve eaten many cinnamon scrolls in my time but have never attempted to bake them myself. Until yesterday. Inspired by Lindy from A Taste of Wintergreen’s wonderful post Love On A Platter. They say a picture paints a thousand words, … Continue reading
Sunday Night Dinner. Delicious And Deeply Satisfying. Slow Baked Potato Gratin.
Sunday night dinner at home. A delicious and deeply satisfying slow baked potato gratin served with a side salad. A firm family favourite. Lush and creamy on the inside with a burnished golden crust. Best of all, after just a … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Butter, Cream, Food, Nutmeg, Potato, Potato Gratin, Recipe
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Retro Baking. A Step By Step Guide To A Perfect Baked Sour Cream Cheesecake.
This weekend I embraced a little retro baking. This sour cream cheesecake was a staple, special occasion dessert in our house when I was young. Always made with 2 blocks of Philadelphia cream cheese. Scented with a little lemon and … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Cheese, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Cake, Cheesecake, Dessert, Eggs, Food, Lemon, Sour Cream, Vanilla
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