Posts by The Culinary Chase
no-churn dulce de leche & whipped coffee ice cream
What happens when you freeze dulce de leche with whipped coffee? The most decadent ice cream with a smooth, velvety texture that melts in the mouth. Enjoying homemade ice cream is more than just a dessert; it’s an experience.
Read Morepeanut butter banana oatmeal cookies (flourless)
The bowl of bananas on the countertop was on its way to being too ripe to eat and I did not fancy making banana bread. I’ve seen recipes on social media for flourless banana oatmeal cookies.
Read Morewatermelon fruit jelly
Gelatine desserts have been around for centuries and there are many ways to serve. One of the first ‘grown-up’ gelatine desserts I made was raspberries in chardonnay jelly.
Read Morecottage cheese flatbread
I cannot recall the last time I used cottage cheese. It was all the rage in the 1970s as dieting became popular. And, it would appear it’s making a comeback.
Read Moreorange olive oil cake
This cake is a cinch to make! This isn’t your typical cake batter as a blender whips the ingredients together. Years ago I made my first olive oil cake and loved the flavours and texture.
Read Morewhipped coffee
Whipped coffee was invented in Macau in 1997. I had never heard of it before even though it was an internet sensation during COVID. How did I miss that?
Read Morebaked asparagus bacon gnocchetti
To celebrate Spring, try this baked gnocchetti with asparagus and tomatoes. Toss in bacon and this dish makes me happy. Local asparagus is now in season and I crave it this time of the year.
Read Morepuff pastry tacos
At the start of 2024, I began following Dominic Franks on Instagram. His upside-down puff pastry cooking for sweet and savoury dishes got my attention.
Read Morediy turtles candy (a canadian confectionery)
I enjoy noshing on select candies, and Turtles is one of them. Pretty impressive considering I don’t have a sweet tooth but the combination of pecans with caramel and chocolate makes it hard for me to resist. This candy recipe is foolproof.
Read Moretomato rings filled with scrambled eggs (breakfast treat)
Breakfast celebrates each morning as we break the overnight fasting — hence the term. I enjoy breakfast. It’s not something I have ever skipped unless I have to fast for medical reasons. I was always taught the best meal of the day is breakfast.
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