Easy Comfort- Chicken Pot Pies

Posted by Gabi on 6 December 09

When it’s cold and snowing it’s nice to know that you can go to your own freezer and pull out a quick comforting meal. These chicken pot pies in small ramekins are just the ticket!
I don’t make a bottom crust for these because #1 it reduces the calories, #2 the bottom crust always gets sogbog [...]

 Frangipane Pear Tart

Posted by Gabi on 19 November 09

 
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 Tart
Pate Sucree (Sweet tart crust)

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons butter, cold
2 egg yolks
1/2 [...]

 Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust

Posted by Gabi on 21 October 09

I love the tastes of Autumn and this yummy Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust is filled with some of Fall’s best flavours. Enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream,  a bit of Creme Anglaise or even a dollop of Creme Fraiche. The crust can be a bit crumbly to work with but just roll it out and [...]

 Fresh Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Quiche

Posted by Gabi on 9 August 09

I find this a very satisfying way to make use of the fresh corn available at the farmers’ market or if you’re lucky your own back yard during the summertime. The cornmeal in the crust adds a bit of crunch and the herbs in the quiche complement the flavours of the Shitakes and corn.

Fresh [...]