Category Archives: Desserts

Molten Chocolate Truffle Soufflé Cakes

Want a showy yet supremely easy and delicious dessert? Try this lovely cake filled with a divinely gooey chocolate center. This is basically a flourless chocolate soufflé cake with a truffle center that turns into a melted pool of sauce … Continue reading

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Try a Maltese Tradition and enjoy World Figolli Day!

I admit I had never heard of a “Figolli” before Nanette of Gourmet Worrier invited me to participate in her “World Figolli Day” event. It turns out that they are a quite yummy traditional Easter treat from Malta. Sort of … Continue reading

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Frangipane Pear Tart

  Easy, elegant and delicious- this tart has all the great qualities needed for a dessert in my book. Rick said he’d be happy to receive this at the end of any great meal out- high praise indeed. Frangipane Pear … Continue reading

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Almond Paste- Easy and homemade!

As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy … Continue reading

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