Cranberry Pistachio Bark ~ A Little Piece of Heaven!

December 17, 2013 by · 7 Comments
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The first time I had this little piece of heaven on a plate, that is Cranberry Pistachio Bark, I fell totally in love!  It was about 15 years ago and a colleague of mine had brought in a tin of this luscious ambrosia during the holidays. After stuffing  a couple (OK, a few) pieces of this food of the gods into my mouth I knew I needed to have the recipe. Thankfully, my kind co-worker readily agreed and quickly gave me the recipe from memory.  Yes, it is that easy that you really don't even … [Read more...]

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PC® Red Velvet Cake with Raspberry Buttercream

November 28, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Red Velvet Cake with Raspberry Buttercream

Are you thinking you would like to make a show stopping dessert this holiday season, but you don't want to spend all day baking or mortgage your house to pay for the ingredients?  I have just the recipe for you, PC® Red Velvet Cake with Raspberry Buttercream!  Notes: Raspberry buttercream icing has a lovely pale-pink hue that sets off red velvet cake. For a darker pink icing, add more raspberry purée to buttercream 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time. CHEF'S TIP:  For a softer icing, add 35% … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Mousse Squares {Recipe}

August 19, 2013 by · 23 Comments
Chocolate Mousse Squares

The first time I had these deliciously decadent, Chocolate Mousse Squares was several years ago.  A fellow nurse and I were working the week-end shift in the Operating Room and she brought in a pan of these squares as a little dinnertime treat! It was love at first bite!  These squares are a silky, smooth, creamy delight; once you have one, you will definitely be hooked. … [Read more...]

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Crème Brûlée {Recipe}

July 3, 2013 by · 4 Comments
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The first time I had Crème Brûlée I was in a little seafood restaurant in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.  It was definitely a case of love at first bite! Crème Brûlée is a dessert consisting of a rich vanilla custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel. I believe it is traditionally served at room temperature but I have taken it directly from refrigerator, sprinkled on the sugar and broiled it; and let me tell you, it was delicious.  I loved the contrast between the creamy, cold … [Read more...]

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Lemon Meringue Pie {Recipe}

June 24, 2013 by · 8 Comments
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I have mentioned before how we look forward to having a big leisurely Sunday dinner... with lots of leftovers for Monday!  It is also just about the only time we will make a dessert to complete the meal.  On a recent Sunday, I made this delicious lemon meringue pie and I loved it so much I wanted to share the recipe with you! The lemon curd filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet and the meringue is light and airy, a heavenly way to end a special dinner! … [Read more...]

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