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id you know that poppy seeds, those little black dots that like to hide between your teeth, are packed with minerals? Apparently they are a great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium!
How to Make Fondant Rose
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s the great author once said:” What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet!” That’s cool, I agree with that! However – what about the taste? If – for example – I create a rose out of fondant, would the taste also be sweet? You bet!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
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eanut butter and jelly sandwich is an American classic. So, why not incorporate this flavor combination in a cake?
King’s Cake AKA Galette des Rois
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oday I’m making one special and delicious cake which is made of only two components – puff pastry and almond cream.
Christmas Snowflake Cookies
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oday I’m making these cute and delicious hazelnut and gingerbread Christmas snowflake cookies filled with cranberry jam. Did I mention that they are also egg free? Well, they are if you are not using royal icing!
Christmas Chocolate Salami
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hocolate salami or “salame di cioccolato” is a simple dessert, of Italian origin, and it is very easy to make.
No-Bake Coconut Cheesecake
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y no-bake coconut cheesecake is the creamiest cheesecake ever, and so easy to make! Also, to me it looks like it is covered with snowflakes, and it reminds me of the most wonderful time of the year, don’t you think?
Strawberry and Coconut Spheres
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hese little strawberry and coconut spheres are coated with crunchy white chocolate rocher glaze and placed onto almond sablé cookie. Yum!
Mini Chocolate and Hazelnut Terrine
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errine is a term that actually has two meanings. So,terrine is a cooking dish – a deep rectangular clay, ceramic, glass or cast iron pan that usually has a fitting lid. The literal translation of terrine in French is a “large earthenware pot”. But, terrine is also a dish that is cooked in a cooking dish called terrine! Confusing, I know, but – delicious!
Almond and Chocolate Mocha Cake
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oconde sponge cake, yummy milk chocolate ganache and silky mocha French buttercream – do I need to say more about my almond and chocolate mocha cake? Delish!