Mushroom caps have long been a staple on appetizer buffets, and rightly so! They’re easy to do, usually just a mouthful or two, a perfect finger food. They’re typically filled with cream cheese, maybe with some crab mixed in. Cheese seems to be in so many appetizers, so if there’s a way to hold back on…
Cranberry Almond Gratin
At a recent event, I wanted to serve something not too sweet for dessert. As we had to work feeding a large group from limited ovens, I thought that if I could pull the dessert out just before putting the meat into the oven, it would still be slightly warm for dessert. I decided to…
Trifle Parfait
Here’s a simple layering of almost all the trifle components, where just the sponge or ladyfingers are left out. Perfect for when you have someone who can’t eat the cake!
Tiramifle (Trifle using the Tiramisu method)
Here I’ve taken the basics of tiramisu making, and used them to create a worthy version of trifle. I have always loved making trifle, from baking the sponge, to making the custard, but sometimes there just isn’t time! So make your family happy while keeping your sanity intact, and use this to complete your holiday…
Tiramisu
This is my basic Tiramisu recipe, which has morphed into many versions for different events. As long as you have the basic principle of layering different ratios of whipped cream & mascarpone (or an alternate) between moistened savoiardi (ladyfingers), it allows you to create a version appropriate to the time of year, or the event….
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