Eggless chocolate cake Shaugnessy

For years I have been baking this delightfully sinful cake from gourmet magazine. Mrs. Shaunessy is aparently credited for the recipe which is frosted with a simple mocha buttercream . This is a cake for serious chocolate lovers. CAKE 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 cup milk [...]

Eggless upside down Biscuit cake

“…… Tart apples with brown sugar top a cinnamony buttermilk biscuit cake…..” The description printed in Gourmet magazine is so apt there is no need to embellish, just try this , it is great! Serves 8 Gourmet Magazine For Topping 3 tbs unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 lb Granny Smith apples [...]

Lemongrass sorbet with Mango

Lemongrass is earthy aromatic and refreshing . The sorbet is made with a lemongrass infused syrup and served with delicious tropical mango . The great thing is that not only is this sorbet light and refreshing , it contains less than 1 gram of fat per serving !! 3/4 cup sugar 2 3/4 cup water [...]

Grilled garlic Lime pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is so easy to prepare and grill . The marinade in this recipe is so flavorful , nothing more is really need , but , this recipe suggests serving the grilled pork with Jalapeno Onion Marmalade, which is posted as a seperate post. Serves 6 Gourmet magazine 6 large garlic cloves , chopped [...]

Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Cake

If you LOVE chocolate and Hazelnuts , you are guarnteed to love this cake. Please use superior quality chocolate such as Valrhona or Lindt. This was my all time favorite cake before I gave up eating eggs, I am still working an an egg less version , but , so far no success, will keep [...]

Gianduia Brownies

Who does not love brownies and Nutella? It is such a great combination , with easily available ingredients , I make them year round. Now , I know it does not call for it , but I like to dress these brownies topped with Nutella. Should you do that substitute the bittersweet chocolate for unsweetened, [...]

Gianduia Hearts

I simply melt at the tought of these delectable edibles. Typically around Valentine’s day I go on a chocolate and Nutella baking binge. I know those that have read some of my postings know of my love for Hazelnuts , also known as filberts,. You can bake the cookies up to 3 days ahead , [...]

Mocha Cinnamon Shortbread Squares

Shortbread is a rich buttery eggless cookie which originated in Scotland.Nowadays Shortbread comes in a number of flavors, but I love the combination here, chocolatey ,spicy with a hint of coffee. These tender ,crisp treats are sure to be a hit any time they are served. Gourmet Magazine 1 stickĀ  (1/2 cup ) unsalted butter [...]

Glogg ,Hot Scandinavian Christmas Punch

Try this alternative to the usual hot mulled wine. This unusual drink is sold at various indoor and outdoor cafes of Copenhagen.Go ahead raise a glass this holiday season and then finish it off by eating the dried fruit and almonds in the glass ,so much fun!!! Source Gourmet Makes 6 drinks 1 lemon 1 [...]

Pine nut Cardamon Sand cookies(Eggless)

These cardamon spiced cookies melt in your mouth. They have great spice from the cardamon and texture from the pine nuts. I must admit I really loved trying these with Pistachio nuts,simply substitute the pine nuts for the Pistachios. Source Gourmet Magazine 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 [...]

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