GINGERBREAD COOKIE TRUFFLES
Yields 25 truffles
قراءة المزيدYields 25 truffles
قراءة المزيدNothing says autumn like chilly mornings, romantic walks, and the smell of roasted chestnuts in the air. A magical atmosphere for any romantic soul.
قراءة المزيدMy first encounter with scallions was at a Sunday lunch at my paternal grandparents’ house, where I was offered a fresh scallion, right from their garden, alongside my grandmother’s homemade cheese. Needless to say, I fell in love with their bright flavour
قراءة المزيدI often find myself writing about comfort food and what makes it comforting, about the textures, flavours, nostalgia; but what about the process of making? Because when it comes to comfort food, it is every bit as comforting to make it, as it is to enjoy it.
قراءة المزيدGlaze the whole cake, top and sides, and place it into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours
قراءة المزيدServe with some additional chocolate flakes, or more melted chocolate. Yields 600 ml of ice cream
قراءة المزيدWhen baking a simple, humble snack cake, affectionately called the everyday cake, it all comes down to the texture. The soft fudge-like cake, contrasted by the dense melted chocolate that is slowly setting over it, and the hard crunch of the abundant sprinkling of pistachios. A feast for all senses.
قراءة المزيدJust before serving, dust the pie with icing sugar, slice it up, and serve with coffee. Yields 9 servings
قراءة المزيدIn general, and especially now, the holidays can truly be taxing, for multitude of reasons. As a self-taught baker, I remember the pressure around the holiday baking, the confusion around the desserts and all of the preparations, and not to mention the uncertainty of how it will turn out once baked and out of the oven. So today, I always write with people’s feeling and reactions in mind; making sure that I bring a touch of encouragement to their busy baking day. If everything else is complicated, at least the dessert does not have to be.
قراءة المزيدOne of the greatest compliments to me, as a baker, is when a cake I made is the first one to disappear from the serving platter. I always make desserts that I personally enjoy, and it warms my heart to see others love them as much as I do.
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