Desserts

Tickle that sweet tooth.

The Best Fool Proof Recipe for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by on Dec 16, 2011 | 15 comments

The Best Fool Proof Recipe for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

My personal challenge this year is to conquer my fear of baking. The precise measurements, temperature settings, and timing always intimidated me so I avoided baking at all cause – until recently.

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Warm Maple Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

Posted by on Nov 16, 2011 | 9 comments

Warm Maple Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

Moving onwards, the next easy Thanksgiving dinner recipe is a buttery and syrupy maple apple tarte tatin. Since the crust can be made ahead of time like the anchovies polenta appetizer, I prepped it in advance and move onto the other dishes.

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Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

Posted by on Jul 9, 2011 | 0 comments

Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

… or rather, another non-recipe. Preparing dessert for dinner parties is my sore weakness. I have no problem throwing six savoury courses together

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Moroccan Orange Blossom Yogurt Mousse Recipe

Posted by on Apr 23, 2011 | 3 comments

Moroccan Orange Blossom Yogurt Mousse Recipe

When was the last time you were so smitten by a dish at a restaurant that you unabashedly asked the chef for the recipe?  That’s exactly what happened last week when I experienced the pop-up Moroccan menu at Bistro Pastis.

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Chinese New Year snack foods demystified + laughing sesame ball cookies recipe 笑口棗

Posted by on Jan 30, 2011 | 7 comments

Chinese New Year snack foods demystified + laughing sesame ball cookies recipe 笑口棗

Chinese (or Lunar) New Year is the most important festival in China that’s also celebrated throughout many Asian countries. It’s a time for family reunion, which also means indulging in a lot of scrumptious food.

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Honey Roasted Figs and Toasted Pecans on Ice Cream Recipe

Posted by on Nov 25, 2010 | 5 comments

Honey Roasted Figs and Toasted Pecans on Ice Cream Recipe

For me, ice cream exists for the purpose of melting over warm desserts to create a contrasting coating of sticky sweetness.

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