Coeur à La Crème with Grand Marnier Strawberry Coulis

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Coeur à La Crème is a French dessert with a very French name. And I may never get the pronunciation right. But making it? Yes I got that right, all the way down to the T. You can never go wrong with this dessert. It tastes heavenly with that Grand Marnier strawberry sauce. This is a gorgeous dessert worthy of any special occasion, be it birthday parties or bridal showers.

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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cakes

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cakes

Author’s Note

The pineapple upside down cake shot to popularity after the invention of canned pineapple in the 1900s. In 1925, the Hawaiian Pineapple company (now Dole Pineapple) sponsored a contest calling for pineapple recipes. It is said that 2,500 of the 60,000 submissions were recipes for pineapple upside down cake. This classic favorite is made with canned pineapple and maraschino cherries and is served upside down. The idea of cooking a cake upside down is a technique that started centuries ago when cakes were cooked in cast skillets. It was easy for cooks to add fruit and sugar in the bottom of the pan and a simple cake batter on top and put it over the fire to cook.

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The Love Story of Luscious Peach and Flaky Pastry

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One bite onto this tart and the pastry crumbles and falls all over you, that’s how buttery and flaky this peach tart is. It is the perfect crust to the sweet, luscious, juicy caramelized peaches on top. You need to taste it to believe it and you’ll most certainly agree with me that it is a match made in heaven. Juicy summery fruit on buttery flaky pastry feels like a dream come true. And you can guzzle it anytime of the day as a snack, a dessert or even breakfast. I do sometimes indulge myself with a piece with my morning coffee, a great combination I must say.

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Icebox No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake

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This icebox strawberry cheesecake is summer on a plate. It is delicate and light with fresh strawberries folded into the creamy filling. A slice of this cheesecake is simply irresistible on a hot and balmy summer day. And the best part is, it does not feel like a project because this one is a no-bake cheesecake. It  never sees the insides of the oven nor does it require the excessive attention to detail usually necessary while baking a cheesecake. Basically you get the smooth and creamy essence of a cheesecake without all the fuss of baking one. 

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Everyday Brownies

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There are some lofty brownie recipes and then there is this one, my everyday brownies. These do not require copious amounts of chocolate or butter and can be made with ingredients that are generally on hand. As for me, I always tend to have baking chocolate, butter, eggs and flour lying around. Whenever the mood strikes, I find myself turning to this recipe over and over again. There are more than one reason for that, but the most important is, I can make these even at the end of a long tiring day. And more often than not, it is on those run-down days that we specifically need a brownie fix. A warm brownie straight out of the pan with a tall glass of milk dawns in the feeling that everything is alright. It’s amazing how a tiny little brownie can conjure up emotions of joy and comfort. I guess food has the capacity to do that.  These everyday brownies can be  made occasion-worthy too, by serving them up with whipped cream or ice cream with a drizzling of caramel sauce. 

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