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Blackberry and Almond Shortbread Cake

Posted onFriday, 20th September 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

Busy weekend ahead, my nephew, Michael is getting married tomorrow. Our family is coming in from the US today for the festivities; I can’t wait to see everyone. I thought I would make some coffee cakes using the last of

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Nutella Cookies {Farfallette con la Nutella}

Posted onFriday, 13th September 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

Happy Friday! Sharing one of my daughter’s, favourite Italian cookies today, Farfallette con la Nutella. These Nutella cookies are so simple to make but they taste so good! The pastry is tender, flaky and flavourful. If you’re a beginner dipping

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Mini Triple Chocolate Mousse Cakes with Grand Marnier Cherry Sauce

Posted onFriday, 23rd August 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

For the last month I’ve been testing various recipes and flavour combinations for an extra special dessert for an event I was hosting and I finally decided on these Mini Triple Chocolate Mousse Cakes with Grand Marnier Cherry Sauce. When

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Caramel Mousse and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Mini Cakes

Posted onFriday, 2nd August 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

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Sweet Ricotta Fritters with Butter-Rum Caramel Sauce

Posted onThursday, 25th July 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

Sweet Ricotta Fritters(frittelle di ricotta) is a traditional Italian favourite typically prepared for Carnevale. They’re very similar to the French beignets. During Carnevale festivities it would be difficult not to succumb to the temptation to enjoy these sweet fried pastries

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Strawberry Cheesecake Tarts

Posted onFriday, 19th July 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

I can’t believe we’re at the tail end of strawberry season already. I couldn’t find one Ontario strawberry anywhere the markets were sold out! If you’re anything like me you’ll be sad to see the last strawberries of the season.

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Oreo Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake

Posted onFriday, 12th July 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

My son, Matthew celebrated his birthday last week (I can’t believe my kids are passed the teenage years) and as usual he requested an ice cream cake. His favourite is the Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard Cake but this time instead

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Caramelized Fig, Raspberry Jam and Crème Mousseline Tart

Posted onFriday, 28th June 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Rum Chantilly Cream

Posted onFriday, 24th May 2013byGrace Massa Langlois

Two things prompted me to make this classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, the sweet smell of pineapple every time I walked passed the kitchen island and believe it or not I’ve never enjoyed a slice before, the allure of sweet and

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Croissant Doughnuts – Honey Dipped and Vanilla Bean Cream Filled

Posted onFriday, 21st June 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

Cronuts – the new doughnut craze. There’s been so much hype about pastry chef, Dominique Ansel’s new croissant doughnut creation that it’s inspired me totry and replicate them.The new doughnut is part flaky pastry, andpart cream-filled doughnut, how could I

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Honey-Lemon Semifreddo and Pistachio Dacquoise Cakes

Posted onFriday, 7th June 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

With summer around the corner I thought I would share an Italian frozen dessert, semifreddo. My son, Matt loves lemon (eats them like oranges) and although he doesn’t generally appreciate lemon desserts I thought I might be able to tempt

Orange and Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Posted onFriday, 31st May 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

I haven’t shared a Chocolate Cake recipe in a while and this one is chock full of flavour and super moist. Usually when I’m beginning a cake recipe I choose what type of fruit or nut I would like to

Venetian Fried Pastries – Chiacchiere or Crostoli

Posted onFriday, 3rd May 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

Chiacchiere, sweet pastry fried until crispy and dusted with confectioners’ sugar, is traditionally prepared for Italian Carnevale. These Venetian Fried Pastries or Italianfrittersgo by different names,Crostoli, Cenci, Bugie,Cioffe, Frappe, Fiochetti, Sfrappole, andGalani, depending on the region in which they are

French Macarons with Raspberry Ganache

Posted onFriday, 26th April 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

What is a French Macaron? Traditional macarons are meringue-based French pastries with almonds about three to five cm in diameter. The cookie or shell element of the pastry is smooth on the surface with ruffled edges. The ruffled edge is

Boozy Strawberry Marshmallows

Posted onSaturday, 13th April 2013 byGrace Massa Langlois

Marshmallows, puffy, light and spongy, melt-in-the-mouth sweet treat gets a little more indulgent with the addition of rum, peach schnapps and strawberry purée. These pink pillows of goodness remind me of my favourite poolside co*cktail, the strawberry daiquiri with a

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