Desserts
Recipe Type: Desserts
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Harvest Pear Crisp Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingPears can be dated back to antiquity and have played a celebrated role in both culture and art. Pears have long been cherished by many cultures and civilizations and the fruit remains a favorite around the world. Pears originated in Western Europe, the Middle East, China, and Asia Minor. The pear is one of the flowering trees in the family Rosaceae and is a close cousin of the apple. Pears have a delicate, smooth taste and are consumed fresh out of hand or cooked. They can be used in pies, cakes, or as compliments for strong cheese, risotto, jams, and…
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Cherry Berry Peach Pie Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingPies may have started out as meaty, savory affair but soon became entrenched as a fruit pastry that equals dessert in many food cultures. During medieval times in Great Britain where the dish originated, pies or ?cofyn? were tough containers that had to be cracked open for you to scoop out the crow or other meat filings cooked inside. What we know today as fruit pie was then called tarts. Over time, language evolved and the term pie became used for the sweet dessert filled with fresh, in season fruits baked in sweet flaky crusts. In the past, sugar was…
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Lime-Mango Shortcakes Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingA lot of fruits are in season in summer and there is no better way to enjoy them than to use a few of them as ingredients to make a single recipe. Today we will be making Summery Lime-Mango Shortcakes and use in-season fruits like mangos, blueberries, and strawberries. Fruit Facts Mangos?are a tropical fruit of the genus Mangifera from the flowering family Anacardiaceae. It originated from South Asia and first grown in India 5000 years ago and is the national fruit of India, Philippines and Pakistan. This juicy, tasty, flavorful and aromatic fruit also has tons of health benefits…
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Valencia Orange Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingValencia oranges may seem to be imported from Spain because of their name, but the Valencia orange is actually all-American. It was hybridized by American agronomist William Wolfskill in his farm in Santa Ana, southern California in mid 1800s. Valencia oranges have many uses, such as a perfectly balanced sweet-tart taste, brightly colored juice, and a sweet flavor. Valencia oranges are great eating and juicing oranges and can be used for salads, marinades, desserts, and everything in between. Of the numerous delightful and mouthwatering recipes to choose from, one of my favorites is the Valencia Orange Cake because of its…
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Baked Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingWhat we all know as pie has been around for centuries and goes back as long as humans have had dough to bake into a crust and meat or fruit to put inside it. It has been around since ancient Egypt. Pies were also made by Romans who learned the technique of making a pie from the Greeks. They were made because their crusty tops serves as a means to preserve the filling inside and kept them fresh during winter months. The first fruit pies were thought to be first made in 1500s and English traditions even credit the invention…
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Continue ReadingWe all love something sweet to satisfy both our appetites and taste buds before, after or even in between meals. The issue is, not all of us can eat cakes, pastries and ice cream to satisfy our sweet tooth craving. There is a healthy alternative solution to all those with a sweet tooth but need to watch their calorie and sugar intake. Around the world seasonal fresh fruits are served instead of baked or cooked goodies because they are easy to make to go along with the fact they are delicious and refreshing. With using only fresh orange slices and…
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Homestyle Peach Cookies Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingBy definition, cookies are baked, cooked dough batter.? They are small, hand-held sweet cakes that are either crisp or soft. History says that the creation of the cookie was an accident and happened when cooks were trying to test the temperature of their oven by using a small amount of cake batter. The said temperature testers were called “koekje”, which means “little cake” in Dutch. Thanks to the Dutch inventing cookies as in the United States it has given birth to a billion dollar industry. There are hundreds of cookie recipes in the United States and most of the varieties…
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Black Forest Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue Reading?A decadent, elegant, flavorful cake that demands an audience? are the words I would like to use when describing the classic Black Forest Cake. It is so rich in taste that it should be served to and enjoyed by all family and friends during Christmas festivities, birthdays and any special occasions. Black Forest Cake or Black Forest Cherry Torte (Schwarzw?lder Kirschtorte in German) is a Gateau style chocolate sponge cake frosted with cherry schnapps-flavored whipped cream, chocolate shavings and garnished with cherries on top. Some say that the Black Forest Cake is named after the Black Forest located in Southwest…
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Whole Orange Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingWhy you should serve Orange Whole Cake I am in love with all things sweet; candies, preserves, ice creams and of course cakes in all their glorified tastes and sizes! Problem is not everyone is the same as me, some people prefer to have their cakes tangy. If you are looking for a cake recipe that would suit everybody?s taste, then you are in for a treat. You can easily make a delectably-moist and fruity Whole Orange Cake that is perfect for any occasion and a delight to be paired with a cup of tea or coffee. How to make…
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Christmas Hot Mulled Wine Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingWhat is mulled wine? Christmas is one of the most favorite times of year for many of us out there. This is the time when friends and love ones come together to spend time together, have fun and share their blessings. In so saying, I can?t think of a cozier way to cuddle up and count them than with a brewing mug of mulled wine. If you?ve never had it, hot mulled wine is a warming, aromatic beverage that is delectable to sip on winter days or cold weather. It tastes like a spicy, yet fruity red wine with a…