This is the kind of treat I like to keep a stash of in the freezer. They’re simple yet indulgent, festive yet perfect to satisfy a weeknight craving. Once baked, let them cool completely, cut in squares and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Whenever you feel like having one of those delicious… Continue Reading
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Whiskey, Pecan and White Chocolate Blondies
These blondies are serious business. I was first attracted to the original recipe because of the word whiskey (which is fabulous in desserts) and I thought pecans and white chocolate where a natural match. The result exceeded all my expectations! The brown butter combined with brown sugar, pecans and white chocolate provide a deep caramely… Continue Reading
Luscious Chocolate Avocado Pudding
I finally did it: I made a dessert with avocado. I’d been toying with the idea for a while, ever since I spied avocado ice cream recipes on other blogs. It was obvious to me that the creamy nature of avocado made it a natural fit to sweet dishes, but I never got around to… Continue Reading
Classic Lattice-Top Wild Blueberry Pie
I consider wild blueberries to be somewhat of a luxury. Just a few weeks ago, I saw a large basket of wild blueberries sold for $100 at Montreal’s Jean Talon market. I gasped and remembered the huge patch of wild blueberries we stumbled on in the woods near my parents’ cottage last year and figured… Continue Reading
Ice Cream Social: My Favorite Frozen Treats
A little while ago, my friend Lindsey from Cafe Johnsonia reached out to me to participate in a virtual ice cream social. As soon as Linsdey said “ice cream” I was in for two reasons: she made one of the best ice cream I ever had (a fantastic Meyer lemon-infused concoction made with coconut cream)… Continue Reading