I’ve always loved the exotic combination of chilies & chocolate. The two flavours are perfect together, and have been used together for far longer than I’m sure the history books show. Whether it’s adding a bit of cocoa to a robust chili con carne, or having a chili infused piece of chocolate, it all works…
Category: Holidays & Celebrations
Lemon Coconut Chiffon Cake
There is something very special about a light and fluffy chiffon cake. Usually they are fragrantly laced with citrus, and are beautiful when served simply with some fresh macerated fruit with the juices wicking into the crumb. They also work really well when you want to make a great presentation cake. This recipe uses coconut…
Bourbon Pecan Bites
It’s nice to have a delicate little cookie with a cup of tea. It’s also nice to have a bit of cookie with a soft pudding or crème dessert. This little bite of wonderfulness, is very simple, and quick to make.
What was served for Christmas dinner?
People assume that our Christmas table is laden with an assortment of complex dishes. Fortunately for me, that is just an assumption! My credo for Christmas has always been to serve a warm-hearted dinner of familiar dishes, with one or two new ones. This gives me time to be out of the kitchen, gathered in…
Steamed Cranberry-Ginger Pudding
In our childhood home, Christmas dinner used to always end with a suet pudding with hard sauce. Lovingly made a month or so ahead of time to be part of the day’s celebrations. Unfortunately, most of us children didn’t like the pudding. It was too heavy following an exhausting day and a big dinner. Even…
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