With Cinco de Mayo coming up, #margaritaweek is in full swing! Before we get into pie chats, a big thank you to Kate Ramos (Hola Jalapeño) for organizing, and you can check out everyone's amazing margarita recipes here. Ok now for this pie - I figured that since I am Pie Girl, a margarita pie made … Continue reading Margarita Pie
Nutty Salted Caramel Blondies
Wtf happened to Spring? As I write this, there is snow on the ground and I'm legitimately concerned my screen sliding door is going to blow off because the wind is insane. I thought I would be making my first rhubarb pie of the year at this point, wearing a trenchcoat and MAYBE sunglasses. Instead, … Continue reading Nutty Salted Caramel Blondies
Honey Chevre Cheesecake with Rhubarb Compote
This is the first cheesecake I have ever made. And not to toot my own horn, but it's pretty damn good. A couple of weeks ago I was making a salad with goat cheese (amongst other things but I won't bore you) for dinner, and I was just marvelling at how DELICIOUS the combination of … Continue reading Honey Chevre Cheesecake with Rhubarb Compote
Brown Butter Tahini Chocolate Puddle Cookies
It's funny how some recipes are formed through a random daydream. This is one of them. I had been daydreaming about cookies for most of last week (as one does), and after hearing rumblings of tahini cookies, I think my train of thought went something like this: Tahini = nutty and bitter Brown butter = … Continue reading Brown Butter Tahini Chocolate Puddle Cookies
Brown Butter Apple and Pear Pie
I feel like I may say this with a lot of pies, but I'm serious this time. This is my favourite fall/winter pie ever. It's official, we can all go home. By go home I mean to make this pie. I was brainstorming different ways to use winter fruit that wasn't citrus because I was … Continue reading Brown Butter Apple and Pear Pie
Chocolate Raspberry Mini Layer Cakes
If you're looking for a decadent dessert this Valentine's Day that combines chocolate, pink whipped cream and something you can eat all by yourself, this mini layer cake is for you. I revamped my family recipe for everyday chocolate cake, adding an element of coffee and the rich tang of creme fraiche. This cake seems … Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry Mini Layer Cakes
Five Spice Carrot Cakes with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze
I get that this recipe name is really long and basically sounds like something from a Masterchef challenge, but it's a lot of good stuff and it all matters! I had the idea to make mini spiced bundts with bourbon and cream cheese but kept putting it off for other things (pie), but all the … Continue reading Five Spice Carrot Cakes with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze
Chocolate Chess Pie
This pie has been on my list for a long time. I wanted to make a silky smooth, custardy chocolate chess pie for when I needed pure chocolate goodness. I'm thrilled with how this one turned out. After debating the addition of espresso powder or other spices to mix things up, I decided to go … Continue reading Chocolate Chess Pie
Blood Orange Chocolate Tart
I think I've established that I go pretty hard with blood oranges once Winter hits, but one obvious ingredient I've never paired them with is chocolate. Think of all the legendary chocolate pairings: Terry's Chocolate Oranges. Chocolate Orange Shortbread. Chocolate dipped clementines. You get the picture, so why not blood orange?? This tart is super straightforward … Continue reading Blood Orange Chocolate Tart
Babka Wreath
Basically every weekend for the last month I've had bread braids on the brain. I kept pondering making delicious babka inspired buns or a twist or a whole loaf, but I never had the time. Well yesterday... I had time. I've recently become obsessed with the Bake from Scratch magazine, and in their Holiday issue … Continue reading Babka Wreath