Green Tea-Poached Asian Pears with Pistachio Cream Sauce
This refreshing dessert, a year-round treat, I edged with a rumor of mint for a touch of luxury. Its complex taste belies its simple method of preparation. Look for fruit that is unbruised with a taut skin.
Grilled Peaches
Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches.
Hazelnut-Chocolate Soup
Serve this unexpected treat as a brunch opener or a dessert soup. For an even more opulent presentation, float a heart-shaped sugar cookie on top of each serving.
Holiday Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, beat together butter, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and salt, mixing well. Stir in oatmeal, raisins, walnuts and candy pieces. Drop by tablespoon onto lightly…
Honeyed Mangoes
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium nonstick skillet; cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add mango; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide mango evenly among 6 bowls; spoon remaining rum mixture over mango. Serve warm. …
Kasha Cookies
Cream shortening and sugars until fluffy; add eggs and beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients, except kasha, and add to creamed mixture. Stir in kasha. Form into 2-inch diameter rolls; wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap. When firm,…
Lemon Pudding Cake with Raspberries
This is one of those kitchen magic recipes: A lemony batter separates into a cake layer and a pudding layer as it bakes. If you can't get fresh raspberries, look for ones that have been individually quick frozen and thaw before using.
Mango Sunrise Parfaits
In French, parfait means perfect, which is a perfect description of this colorful mango and raspberry dessert. The smooth, silken textures of the mango, raspberry and vanilla-flavored yogurt layers make every spoonful heavenly. If you do not have parfait…
Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread
If you have bananas that are starting to go brown, peel them and pop them in a resealable freezer bag. Keep them frozen until you're ready to use them, then simply take them out and mash them with a back of a fork for this recipe.
Mixed Berry Salad
This simple salad is at it's best when fresh local berries are available and plentiful. Berries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, and are a source of fibre.