Dessert
Red Prince Apple Ricotta and Brie Orange Marmalade Tart
Meet the Prince of tarts. This sweet and savoury beauty has a creamy Ricotta and Brie Cheese filling with a touch of orange marmalade for sweetness! It’s a Prince of a tart because it’s topped with Red Prince apples which are one of my favourite local apples. This recipe is sweet, savoury and filled with…
Read MorePeach and Basil Pistachio Streusel Muffins
Its Ontario peach season and we cant be more excited. Something about Ontario stone fruit that makes them sweet and so juicy! We love snacking on them but also love them in our breakfast muffins. These Peach and Basil Pistachio Streusel muffins are so moist and features the seasons flavours. The fresh basil pairs so…
Read MoreDrunken Cherry and Dark Chocolate Loaf
Ontario cherry season has arrived and they are bursting with so much sweet flavour. Drunken cherries are my go to recipe every year and are so delicious and very versatile. In this recipe, I have paired them with a decadently moist dark chocolate loaf that you are going to absolutely love. It is made with…
Read MoreStrawberry Coconut and Rosewater Semolina Custard Tart
Early summer is here and so is Ontario strawberry season and their flavour is at their peak. This custard tart brings me back to the flavours of Cyprus. Semolina custard and rosewater is a very popular combination in Greek Cypriot Desserts, especially nestled in crispy phyllo pastry. This Phyllo pie is filled with a warm coconut and…
Read MoreSpiced Sweet Potato Honey Hand Pies with Creme Fraiche and Toasted Almonds
This week it has been all about local farm sweet potato. I shared a savoury recipe of the Baked Sweet Potato Poutine with Mushroom Miso Gravy that is definitely a crowd pleasure. For a comforting bowl of soup, you can also enjoy my Sweet Potato and Pear Soup with Crispy Sage recipe which is perfect…
Read MoreApple and Carrot Cinnamon Whiskey Upside Down Cake
This has got to be one of the moistest delicious cakes and so rich in local flavours. I know, I know, it’s citrus season but since we have local apples, I couldn’t resist. Red Prince Apples are one of our favourite local Ontario winter apple. Located in Thornbury but also grown across Canada in Quebec…
Read MoreBlack River Holiday Sweet and Spicy Cheese, Fruit and Chocolate Grazing Board
Sweet and Spicy and everything Nicey!! I would be more than happy to choose cheese for dessert anytime. Cheese and chocolate is a match made in heaven, especially when its local and premium quality cheese. This Holiday Sweet and Savoury grazing board will definitely satisfy all your taste buds and takes no time to put…
Read MoreCherry Peppermint Candy Cane Marshmallows in Hot Cocoa
What perfect way to cozy up for the holidays with a cup of hot cocoa and these Fluffy pillows of Cherry Peppermint Marshmallows for a special holiday treat. These are my girls favourite to make and to enjoy during the holidays. They are simple to make and can be made days ahead. Homemade Marshmallows also make perfect…
Read MoreBlueberry Breakfast Loaf
It’s Blueberry season here in Ontario and we are supporting our friends over at Blueberry Hill Farms. This week, we had breakfast for lunch and we all enjoyed Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with Maple Blueberry Sauce. With so many blueberries, I have given our Greek Yogurt, Honey. Oats & Blueberry Breakfast bowl a twist and made…
Read MoreSalted Bourbon Caramel Apple Cinnamon Buns
Cinnamon Buns are our absolute favourite and they don’t last very long once they come out of the oven. This weeks shares featured local Ontario Apples and and we were all craving something sweet.
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