Chocolate Truffle Torte

This chocolate cake never fails to please – like chocolate truffles they are deeply satisfying without being too sweet. I have seen this now in a Swedish cooking magazine but in reality it was originally from “Delia Smiths Christmas” 1990 – BBC Books, one of the best holiday cookbooks I have ever seen.

Creme Patissiere / Vanilla Pastry Cream

Creme Patissiere – Vanilla Pastry Cream – This type of pastry cream is rarely used as it is. It is normally folded in with whipped cream and then used under strawberries or banana’s in an open fruit tart. It is also used for many traditional French recipes such at Paris-brest, Cream Puffs, what Americans call Napoleons and the Britt’s call Vanilla Slices.

Blueberry or Raspbery Muffins

What can you say about muffins? They are great mostly because you can combine your favorite soft fruits into something that only takes a few minutes to pull together and you can enjoy them the whole weekend. Make a batch and freeze a few for next week.

Life just feels better with a few muffins lying around.

Chocolate Truffles

Make impressive homemade chocolate truffles! Our versatile recipe lets you craft 4-5 unique, gourmet truffle varieties by simply changing the liquor and coating. Perfect with Cognac, Brandy, or Rum, these luxurious treats are the ultimate DIY gift.

Make impressive homemade chocolate truffles! Our versatile recipe lets you craft 4-5 unique, gourmet truffle varieties by simply changing the liquor and coating. Perfect with Cognac, Brandy, or Rum, these luxurious treats are the ultimate DIY gift.

Simple Scones

Warm freshly baked scones can be a real treat. Since they don’t need any time for raising they can be make in just a few minutes. What a great treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. This is a recipe for a simple and quick to make scones.

French Open Apple Tart

On our recent trip to Paris I spent my time ordering apple tarts after every meal. Sorry to say but this one here was far better than almost all the restaurants we hit. There are several types of open French open Apple Tart. This classic French Apple Tart is my favorite. It is always a hit. Serve with whipped cream, vanilla sauce or ice cream.