Chocolate Mousse Tart

1 egg yolk 2 tbsp ice water 2 tsp vanilla 1 2/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup icing sugar 6 tbsp butter 9 oz. dark chocolate 2 cups heavy cream Combine the flour with the granulated sugar.  Cut in the butter until it has a crumb like texture.  Add the egg yolk and water. … Continue reading Chocolate Mousse Tart

Candied Almond Souffles

3/4 cup sliced almonds sugar lemon juice 1 cup milk 1/4 cup flour 4 eggs butter icing sugar Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Warm the almonds in the oven for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, melt 6 tbsp of sugar in a saucepan with a splash of water until clear.  Add a large squeeze of lemon… Continue reading Candied Almond Souffles

Cereal and Banana Pie

4 cups cornflakes, crushed 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 bananas, sliced lemon juice 8 oz. cream cheese 300 ml sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the cornflakes, butter, and sugar and then press it into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" pie… Continue reading Cereal and Banana Pie

Molten Cabernet Cakes

4 oz. dark chocolate 1/2 cup butter 2 tbsp cabernet sauvignon 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup icing sugar 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger vanilla ice cream Grease 4 ramekins and place them on a cookie sheet.  Preheat the oven to 425 F. Combine the dark chocolate… Continue reading Molten Cabernet Cakes

Trinidadian Coconut Tarts

 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2/3 cup cold water 2 1/4 cups grated fresh coconut (about 1 medium coconut) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mixed essence orange flower water 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons milk… Continue reading Trinidadian Coconut Tarts

Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing

For the gingerbread: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs, beaten to mix 1 teaspoon… Continue reading Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing