Heart Shaped Jam Biscuits »

Prep: 20 min, plus 5 hrs chilling
Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
225g unsalted Butter, at room temperature, diced
100g caster sugar
200g plain flour
100g ground Almonds
150g seeded raspberry jam
icing sugar, for dusting

Method
1. In a bowl or food processor, mix the butter, sugar, plain flour and ground almonds until the mixture forms a dough.
2. Knead the dough into a large ball, [...]

Baked sea bass with roasted garlic, chilli, olive oil and rosemary »

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Ingredients
6 whole garlic cloves
150ml extra virgin olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 x 800g Sea bass
2 small dried chillies, crumbled
3 sprigs Rosemary
50ml dry white wine
1 lemon
Method
1. Set the oven to 200°C/gas 6. Place the garlic cloves in a roasting pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with [...]

Raspberry valentine mousse Recipe »

Prep: 1 hr, plus overnight freezing
Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
4 Eggs
125g caster sugar
125g plain flour, sieved
For the Mousse:
2 sheets leaf gelatine
350g raspberry purée
12g milk powder
25g caster sugar
3 egg yolks
100ml raspberry liqueur
400ml whipping cream
For the Raspberry glaze:
2 sheets leaf gelatine
150g raspberry purée
50ml raspberry liqueur
To decorate: use berries
Method
1. Make the sponge base. Set the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Lightly [...]

Triple-Chocolate Pudding Pie with Cappuccino Cream »

Chill the pie for at least six hours before serving — or make it up to two days ahead.
Ingredients
Crust:
9 whole chocolate graham crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 1/2 cups half and half
4 large egg yolks
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet [...]

Chocolate Lava Cakes »

Ingredients
5 squares (1 oz./28 g each) semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
2 eggs
2 additional egg yolks
1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
2 tsp. (10 mL) vanilla
1 tsp. (5 mL) instant coffee powder
1 tbsp. (15 mL) all purpose flour
whipped cream and berries as an accompaniment
Method
1. Grease four 3/4 cup (175 mL) custard cups or individual souffle dishes.
2. [...]

Chocolate Caramel Brownies »

Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
14 ounces caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups milk chocolate chips
Method
1. Peel caramels and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Heat and stir until all caramels are melted.
2. Preheat [...]

Cappuccino Truffles Recipe »

Ingredients
1 11-1/2-ounce package milk-chocolate pieces
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1-1/2 tablespoons instant-espresso or coffee powder
cocoa, confectioners’ sugar, and/or chopped nuts
Method
1. In 2-quart glass container, cook the first 4 ingredients on High 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until almost melted; stir until smooth.
2. Freeze 1 hour until firm.
3. With hands, shape tablespoons of [...]

Candy Bar Fudge Recipe »

Preparation Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon water
2 cups salted peanuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Method
1. Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, [...]

Brownie Pie Recipe »

Preparation Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 25 min.

Ingredients
1 (20 ounce) package chocolate brownie mix with pecans
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish (optional)
Method
1. Make brownies in a 9×13 inch pan according to package directions. Bake and cool.
2. In a small [...]

Chocolate Chip Cookies »

Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
2. Sift [...]