Month: October 2015

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Yields about 1 dozen 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted (for drizzle)…


chocolate almond toffee bars

Anna Olson INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup Skor toffee bits 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup sliced almonds 300-mL can sweetened condensed milk INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (2 L) square…


Perfect Cheesecake

It is hard to describe a recipe as “perfect”, especially for a recipe such as cheesecake, for which so many have their own personal favourite. But, this is simply the best, most wonderful cheesecake I have ever had, and have ever made. It is based on a master recipe, from the master of baking herself,…


Apple Muffins

1/2 cup melted and cooled unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 eggs beaten 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups chopped apples 2 tablespoons milk or cream cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and eggs Stir…