Posts in DESSERT
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Stuck with leftover candy canes from work? Throw them in some chocolate cookies and call it a day. That’s what I did when I whipped these bad boys up. Fudgey and gooey with bits of crunchy candy canes, you definitely will not want to share this with Santa this holiday season!

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TIRAMISU

Looking for the easiest dessert to make in the world? Look no further than tiramisu. This traditional Italian dessert takes mere minutes to assemble and make. The only tricky part is waiting for it to set in the fridge and trying not to eat the whole thing immediately.

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TARTA DE SANTIAGO

I am a big fan of European citrus cakes. This Spanish Galician tarta de Santiago is no exception. Nutty ground almonds, bits of citrus and a light crumb makes for an easy dessert that seriously takes minimal effort. I had made this with zero expectations and the results were pleasantly surprising - I’m sure you would be too!

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CHOCOLATE FRANGIPANE TART

When a British asks you to bake a Bakewell tart, you just do it…but with my own spin on it, of course! A deliciously gooey tart that can be assembled from start to finish in less than an hour. Even works well baking a couple day ahead for those busy weeks! Subtle sweetness and richness. A must make.

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ORANGE BLOSSOM OLIVE OIL CAKE

Sometimes you are given ingredients which you are uncertain on how to use but leave you inspired to create something delicious! Insert orange blossom water. Like rosewater, but with a orange flavour. My orange blossom olive oil cake doesn't take anytime to make and leaves you with a light dessert that is the perfect to many spring evenings.

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LEVAIN'S DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

When I say I’m a cookie fiend, I mean it. My friend Kevin from NYC requested that I make these cookies an although he hasn’t tried them (yet - I have some in my freezer for you!) I can say that these have made it on my list of Top 3 cookies of all time. I mean, look at the size of these things! Can you really blame me!?

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CHOCOLATE DIABLO COOKIES

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I decided to make my own chocolate diablo cookies. Fudgy and spicy, these cookies are sure to brighten up your day! Super easy to assemble, these cookies come together in no time. Feel free to adjust the heat if you like things a bit hotter!

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APPLE CREAM CHEESE STREUSEL MUFFINS

When your colleagues at work fail to eat healthy from the Spud box that you order every week and leave all the apples to rot for the long weekend, you take them all home and make some scrumptious apple cream cheese streusel muffins. Say what?!

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