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White Chocolate Chèvre Mousse with Lemon Curd

May 5, 2025 No Comments

I don’t have the biggest sweet tooth in the world. That’s not to say I don’t have one. I do. It’s just a bit of shrinking violet. It doesn’t speak up often, but when it does, it is next-level annoying. And it usually wants something that is far from sophisticated. Gummy bears, Swedish Fish, Mars Bars – these are (sadly) a few of my favorite things. But occasionally, my bratty sweet tooth aids me in my work. It gives me a kernel of an idea, and the more grown-up parts of me take it across the finish line. These White Chocolate Chèvre Mousse Cups with Lemon Curd are one such example. Usually, a white chocolate craving doesn’t lead anywhere good, but this time, against all odds, it took me somewhere very good indeed.

Custards & Puddings, Starters

Asparagus Mousse with Tarragon Oil

June 20, 2024 No Comments

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Okay, so these Asparagus Mousse Cups look intimidating. You put edible flowers on anything and it’s “Hello, tasting menu”. But despite its bespoke appearance, this is not a difficult recipe and it’s an excellent starter particularly when temperatures soar and you’re looking to get a meal off to a refreshing start. These cups feature a butter-poached asparagus mousse topped with a pool of homemade tarragon oil. Chive blossoms and wood sorrel decorate the edges to create a whimsical dish that will delight and impress guests like no other. So let’s make ‘em!

Confections, Cookies & Squares, Custards & Puddings, Dessert

Ruby Cheesecake Mini Trifles

February 13, 2024 No Comments

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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and here I am with a pink dessert. And it makes me feel like a fraud. Every year, my brain is inundated with Valentine-friendly recipe ideas. This behavior would suggest that I’m a rabid fan of Love’s Day but honestly, it doesn’t get more than a shrug from me. I don’t hate it and I don’t love it. I am ambivalent. And yet, I love crafting date night menus. The romance of domesticity is my jam. So here is a very pink dessert in honor of a day I care very little about because I can’t help myself. These Ruby Cheesecake Mini Trifles feature a layer of blood orange jelly, brownie bits, and ruby chocolate cheesecake mousse topped with whipped cream, a blood orange segment, and a bourbon-soaked cherry. I may be iffy about the holiday but I am head over heels for these beauties.

Custards & Puddings, Dessert

London Fog Tiramisu

October 6, 2023 No Comments

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Thanksgiving weekend has arrived here in Canada and it feels a little too soon. It was practically summer here in Toronto this past week, so I’m not exactly in the mood for turkey and all the fixings. I would happily take a Caprese salad instead. But alas, the calendar and the weather report don’t coordinate with each other, so I’m trying my best to get jazzed about mashed potatoes and roast squash. But thankfully, this year, I at least won’t have to preheat the oven for my dessert. Nope, this year I am making this no-bake wonder – London Fog Tiramisu. This beauty delivers the flavor profile of the cozy tea latte in a classic tiramisu format. This is such a fun little riff, so let’s get into it.