Posts by The Culinary Chase
orange 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.
Read Morefruit and nut crackers
This copycat version of gourmet fruit and nut crackers is easy to make and budget-friendly. And, they make a perfect hostess gift (yes, please!).
Read Morestuffed spaghetti squash rings
Do you enjoy eating spaghetti squash? I’ve been using it for over 15 years and it’s so versatile.
Read Morechocolate mini egg bark
Switch up the Easter egg hunt with pieces of mini egg bark. Chocolate mini egg bark is super easy to make and will be a hit with the kiddos. Wrap up a few chunks of bark in small bags and hide it throughout the house. While I am not a fan of mini eggs, I…
Read Morecookie tiramisù
Tiramisù (pick me up in Italian) hails from Northwestern Italy in Veneto. It’s been around since the 1960s. I have made it a few times and have always enjoyed it. Desserts sometimes ‘happen’ by chance or a failed recipe needs to be saved. I made chocolate chip cookies last week.
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