The Ultimate Cheesecake
I’ve been enjoying this recipe for cheesecake for a few years. It’s simply the ultimate, as in Tyler Florence’s Ultimate Cheesecake. Just by merely looking at the Wikipedia entry on cheesecake, I learned that there are many approaches to cheesecake from many countries , that cheesecakes were even being made in Greco-Roman times! It […]
Tiramisu
I know there are many Tiramisu recipes out there but I have to add mine to the roster of recipes. It has to be one of my favourite desserts to eat. It’s easy to make, delicious and a crowd pleaser. What I don’t understand is how can so many people screw it up? Oh yes, […]
Filipino Fruit Salad
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in many languages Language Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Afrikaans Geseënde Kersfees en ‘n gelukkige nuwe jaarGeseënde Kersfees en ‘n voorspoedige Nuwe jaar Akeanon Maayad-ayad nga PaskwaMahigugmaon nga Bag-ong Dag-on kinyo tanan! Albanian Gëzuar Krishtlindjet e Vitin e Ri Aleut Kamgan Ukudigaa Alsatian E güeti Wïnâchte […]
Chocolate Kormos With Orange Juice
I found this recipe from the web site of a popular Greek food show called the Nistiko Arkoudi or Hungry Bear. The show’s title comes from a play on a Greek saying, “a hungry bear never dances”. If you take a look at this show’s “big bear list of recipes” you’ll no doubt see that […]
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
It’s wonderful to see so many people embracing seasonal foods and experimenting, trying new dishes. Pumpkin, squash, gourds and all those funny looking autumn veggies that are currently out there have turned out to be quite versatile. I’ve seen soups, pastas, stews, fritters, dips, sauces and in my case today, a dessert. I remember as […]
Apple Crisp
Some of the dishes I’ve shown you are from my mom’s collection. You might think, “great…Peter shows us deeply secretive family recipes” but it’s hard interpreting recipes from an immigrant Greek mother. Picture this…young Greek woman at the age of 19, emigrates to Canada to marry a man she’s never met before in a country […]
Clafoutis of Berries
I recently won a cookbook through Food Network Canada’s “blog” section. It’s part of the overall site but here you can read all the upcoming Food Network shows, specials, previews, behind the scene interviews, and read from fellow bloggers who guest write. I won a cookbook that features recipes from Chile. This South American country […]
Paximadia- Greek Toasted Almond Cookies
Paximadia are akin to Biscotti. My mom’s being making these for years but I haven’t had a real appreciation for them until as of late. Paximadia are often served with coffee. They are dry and great for dunkin’. I’m a guy and baking isn’t my strong suit but I was relieved that these cookies turned […]
The Sacher Torte Story
Next month I will be vacationing in Greece, recharging my batteries, reconnecting with my Greek heritage, catching up with family & friends and of course trying new dishes (along with the classics). Before my holiday is done, I will also be making a stopover in Vienna, Austria for a few days. My understanding is the […]
Spiced Chocolate Budino
I love desserts but I can’t say I’m a pastry chef. I’ll show you all one day how my cookies turned out (EEEK), but that’s another story. Today I played it safe by trying out Giada DeLaurentis’ Spiced Chocolate Budino. It’s simply jazzing up some instant chocolate pudding and fooling your guests into thinking you […]