Lemon Tart (Delia Smiths)=========================For the pastry base: 6 oz (175 g)plain flour1½ oz (40 g) icing sugar4-1/2 oz (75 g) softened butterpinch salt1-1/2 large egg, separated For the filling: 6-8 lemons9 large eggs9 oz (175 g) caster sugar10-1/2 fl oz (200 ml) whipping cream To serve: a little icing sugarcrème fraîche Serves 6-8 You will…

Spice Cake Bread Pudding Ling’s Spice Cake=================The leftovers make a wonderful “Bread” and Butter Pudding. 1.5 cups of AP flour, sifted with the following dry ingredients:1/4 tsp nutmeg1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cloves1/8 tsp black pepper1 tbsp cocoa1/2 tsp. baking soda Cream 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp butter with 1 cup of sugar, and add 2…

Magic Chocolate Balls=====================3 (175G) packages of semi-sweet chocolate chips1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract (or rum)Finely chopped nuts,Flaked CoconutChcolate Sprinkles,Unsweetened Cocoaor Icing Sugar In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with condensed milk. Remove from hat, stir in vanilla. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Shape into 3/4 inch balls;…

Walnut and White Chocolate Fudge=================1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup cream1/2 cup of butterpinch of salt1/4 cup of maple syrup or white Corn Syrup6 to 8 ounces Callebaut White ChocolateWalnuts2 teaspoons vanilla Add the two sugars, butter, cream, corn syrup and salt into a sauce pan. Place over medium heat. Stir while bringing…

Maple Cream Fudge=================1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup cream1/3 cup of butter1/4 cup of maple syruppinch of saltvanilla Add the two sugars, butter and cream maple syrup and salt into a sauce pan. Place over medium heat. Stir while bringing to a boil. Lower the heat and continue to stir slowly while the…

Maple Oatmeal Pastry====================Source: Foodtv.caAnna Olson Dough 2 cups all purpose flour2 tbsp oats1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled2 tbsp sour cream2 tbsp maple syrup Preheat oven to 350 F.Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter the texture of coarse meal. Stir…

I’ve been making this dessert for probably more than 30 years. The recipe is out of an old calendar that had a different chocolate recipe for each month.   This was a microwave recipe and I remember being concerned about actually “baking” in a microwave. But it turned out great and I’ve made it often over…

Strawberry Meringue Roulade===========================Fresh Strawberries, Sliced4 large egg whites1 1/4 cups of fruit/berry sugar (extra fine) Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until the meringue is thick and shiny. To test rub a little bit of the meringue between two fingers. If you can still feel the grit…

Meringue========Source unknown 3 egg whites100 g brown sugar75 g castor sugar1 teaspoon corn starch1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon vinegar Beat egg whites until stiff. Add the two sugars and beat until glossy and the meringue doesn’t feel gritty. Mix the corn starch with the vanilla and the vinegar and beat into the meringue. Pipe onto a…

O’Henry Bars============Source: One of Patty’s recipes 18 Graham wafers1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup milk1 cup graham wafer crumbs1 cup shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts/pecans Icing 2 tablespoons butter (softened)1 1/2 cup icing sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 to 3 tablespoons milk Lightly grease an 8 inch square pan. Line with 9 graham crackers. Set aside….