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Gâteau Magique (French Magic Cake)

Gâteau Magique literally translated to magic cake is a delicious French cake that is quite easy to make. It begins with a classic mixture of butter, milk, eggs, and flour. But...

Paula

May 17, 2023

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Snickers Cheesecake

There was a time in my life when for Easter I would always make Easter bread or Paska, either with sour cream or chocolate. But in the past few years,...

Paula

May 10, 2023

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Millionaire’s Shortbread (Caramel Shortbread)

Millionaire’s shortbread, also known as caramel shortbread or caramel slice, is a decadent and indulgent treat that combines layers of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and a luscious chocolate topping. It...

Paula

May 10, 2023

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Homemade Almond & Peanut Butter Bars

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with a wholesome and nutritious treat – a homemade healthy peanut butter bar packed with a delightful mix of nuts! This delectable recipe...

Razvan Stupar

April 26, 2023

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Blueberry Banana Cheesecake

This blueberry banana cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion! Made with a creamy and tangy filling of cream cheese and Greek yogurt, this cheesecake is a delicious blend...

Razvan Stupar

April 20, 2023

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Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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There really is no limit to the variety of truffles you can make with this great little recipe. Treat your guests to different flavoured, sized and textured truffles at your...

Paul Hegeman

April 11, 2023

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Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis

This is one of my favourite desserts to prepare when having guests over for dinner as it can be completed entirely on the day before and leaves time to focus...

Paul Hegeman

April 1, 2023

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White Chocolate Almond Cookies w/ Raspberry Powder

These white chocolate & almonds cookies with raspberry powder are a delightful treat that combines the nuttiness of almonds, the sweetness of white chocolate, and the tartness of raspberry powder....

Razvan Stupar

March 24, 2023

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Sweet Cicely Ice Cream and Chocolate Mousse

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This is a delicious sweet cicely ice cream recipe served with a decadent chocolate mousse, chocolate crumble and pineapple gel. Delish! If you don’t have time to make your own...

Steven Smith

March 16, 2023

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Ricotta Hotcake

Ricotta hotcake is a sweet pancake, usually eaten for breakfast or dessert. The pancakes are typically topped with syrup, berries and whipped cream. They are super soft and just slightly...

Pierrick Boyer

March 16, 2023

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French Crêpes w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Orange Jelly

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The origin of Bitton Orange Jelly is a beautiful mistake. The original recipe was for marmalade. However, it was one that didn’t turn out the way it was supposed to....

David Bitton

March 16, 2023

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Sabayon (Zabaglione)

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The French have a name for it and the Italians have a name for it. I'm not sure who created it (and who really cares?) it tastes great, is simple...

Paul Hegeman

March 14, 2023

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Beer Bavarois Recipe

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With German-French origins, bavarois, Bavarian cream, or crème bavaroise in French is a delicious dessert similar to a pudding, but 100x tastier. This particular recipe is made with stout beer...

Stefano De Pieri

March 14, 2023

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Chilled Apple & Orange Crumble w/ Strawberry Jelly & Custard

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This dish was inspired by my mother in law who makes the best apple slice. She is a pastry chef and stopped working in the trade a few years ago...

Bas Van Uyen

March 9, 2023

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Dark Chocolate & Coffee Mousse

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When it comes to chocolate, there are few things more mysterious than the fabled extraction of the cacao tree’s pod. From puddings, panna cottas and souffles to mousses and truffles,...

Paul Suplee

March 9, 2023

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Normandy Apple Tart

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Imagine a Sunday afternoon, somewhere in a idyllic little town in Normandy France, sipping "Cafe au lait" on a small marble table in front of a side walk cafe. Acompanying the cafe, a freshly...

Thomas Wenger

March 9, 2023

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Coconut Dacquoise w/ Piña Colada Cream & Tropical Compote

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‘Nothing beats a cocktail or high tea, so I wanted to have the two in one,’ quips Anna. ‘I used the flavours of a piña colada and twisted them into...

Anna Polyviou

March 9, 2023

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Mango & Passion Fruit Meringue Roulade

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This is one of the lightest desserts around — think pavlova with French flair! You could vary the flavour of the filling by using stone fruit or berries, and the...

Serge Dansereau

March 3, 2023

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Chocolate Paska Bread

Paska bread is one of my favorite Easter desserts. I love how it combines two irresistible elements: soft, cake-like dough and a rich, creamy cheese filling. And then there’s the...

Paula

February 27, 2023

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Italian Easter Egg Cookie with Eggs

Cudduraci, also called colluraci, collure or cuddhure, are traditional Italian Easter cookies from Calabria, the famous Southern Italian region which occupies the southern tip of Italy. These cookies are also...

Chef's Pencil Staff

February 27, 2023

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Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Cream & Chambord Syrup

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French classic with everyday ease. This is a traditional French tarte Tatin. Soothing and warming, this is a decadent, sumptuous ending to any meal. Cooking the apples in the caramel...

Paul Hegeman

February 21, 2023

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Greek Baklava

If you’ve ever eaten baklava, chances are you’d have fallen in love with this simple, yet richly delicious dessert. Drenched in honey syrup, yet crunchy because of the phyllo pastry...

Iman Osman

February 16, 2023

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Banoffee Pie

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Banoffee pie is a famous English dessert made from bananas, cream and toffee (made from boiled condensed milk, or dulce de leche), combined either on a buttery biscuit base or...

Iman Osman

February 16, 2023