Tag Archives: caramel

Apricot and Milk pudding with pistachios and caramel graffiti

You know what happens when you mindlessly grab a box of dried apricots at the market and stare at it once home? A few days later, you make a pudding. At least, that’s my reflex. When in doubt, make a pudding! In the Lebanese kitchen, puddings  are thickened with starch; gelatin is not used; so [...]
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Valentine dessert

i am still trying to come to grips with this Valentine business; my definition of it seems to change with my mood at the time. Today, it is primarily sensual: I mean who does not want to taste a creamy ganache and a tangy raspberry mousse in the same bite? Two sensations in one, yes! [...]
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Once there was a banana

This is an idea I plucked from cecinestpasungateau. I like the fact that Chef Christophe kept the skin on the banana. Brilliant! I just don’t like cooked bananas usually because of the way they look: frumpy! This one looks elegant, don’t you think? Plus you can make it in 5 minutes or so. INGREDIENTS:  For [...]
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