Sticky Toffee Dessert=====================Source: Vancouver Cooks – Chef Rolf Gunter from Rim Rock Cafe & Oyster Bar 1 cup whipping cream1 1/4 cups unsalted butter2 1/4 cups brown sugar6 oz. Pitted dates1 tsp baking soda1 1/4 cups boiling water1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder NOTE: I used Medjool Dates…

Strawberry Genoise==================This cake is from the 1984 Food and Wine Magazine. I have been making this cake for my DH’s birthday since then.It really is a work of art and not that difficult, although there are a number of steps. Makes one 10 X 3 inch round layer 3/4 cps sifted all-purpose flour8 eggs, at…

Individual Rolls Strawberry Roll Cake===============4 eggs at room temperature3/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sifted cake flourconfectioner’s sugar9 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons Grand Marnier1 quart strawberries sliced Preheat oven to 400°F Beat the eggs, preferably in an electric mixer, with the baking powder and…

 Cream Cheese Filled Sourdough Chocolate Babka Proofing  Sourdough Chocolate Babka Tarte au Sucre==============Sugar Yeast CakeSource:  Anne Willan This yeast cake with a sugar topping is popular in the North, which is sugar beet country. you can double the quantitiy of dough and use half for ‘pain brioche’, a rich bread that the French like to…

Truffle Wrapped Cherries========================Source: Recipes Only 1990The ultimate dream of a true chocophile. A cherry surrounded by a smooth, richtruffle mixture and tipped in chocolate. Truffle Mixture 1/3 cup Whipping cream2 tbsp Butter2 tbsp Granulated Sugar4 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate24 Maraschino Cherries w/ StemsChocolate Coating6 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate Combine cream, butter and sugar; bring to a boil…

Truffles – Crisp Chocolate Truffles===================================1 jar 7 oz marshmallow cream2 T butter1 C semi sweet chocolate chips2 C Rice Krispies14 oz bittersweet chocolate2 Tablespoons vegetable shorteningwhite chocolate chips. In heavy saucepan combine marshmallow cream, butter and chocolate chips. Cook over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.Stir…

White Chocolate and Lemon Pound Cake=====================================Source: The Sentinel 1 cup (6 Ounces of Quality white Chocolate, broken into pieces2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1-1/2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs3-4 tablespoons grated lemon peel(about 3 medium lemons)1-1/3 cups buttermilk1-1/2 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup fresh lemon…

White Chocolate Cream cheese Raspberry Tart Shortbread Tart Pastry======================1 cup butter, room temperature1/2 cup Icing sugar (powdered sugar)1 1/2 cups all purpose flourPlace the flour and icing sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the butter intopieces and add to the bowl. Using the pulse function process the mixture until itforms a ball….

The Darling Baker’s hosted a “Virtual” Afternoon Tea on Sunday. I wanted to participate but worked, so, I decided to prepare mine today. Rather than Afternoon Tea we had it late and I served Champagne instead of tea. Since it was served early evening I think it was really a “High Tea”. Smoked salmon and…