Mocha Marble Cheesecake
Jul 14, 2005
Marshmallows become a gooey topping in this chocolate chip-studded twist on a blondie.
Let the aromas of garlic and herbs in this firm crustless quiche entice brunch guests to the table. Or serve wedges as a first course or with cold ham or pork tenderloin. Provolone is a pasta filata, or "stretched-curd," cheese shaped like a large bowling pin or sausage and sometimes encased in rope or twine. Like mozzarella, it is repeatedly stretched and heated during processing to give it a stringy texture.
These baked eggs taste so decadent and rich that they must be time-consuming, right? No way! They're a cinch to prepare. Serve with toast points and a simple salad for a fancy weeknight meal.
With its decorative spice bundle and colourful layers of dried fruits, this gift of a compote base not only is dramatically beautiful but also makes a spicy and sweet, classic accompaniment to cake or ice cream. Be sure to write down just how much water to add and how long to cook it on your gift tag.
A favourite pasta sauce and bread team up any time to make a popular meal. Use up any stale bread (or hasten the process yourself, see Tip below) and any cheese that you have on hand as long as it isn't too salty — soft or hard, low-fat or regular. Spoon the soft cheeses such as ricotta and shred any others such as mozzarella, provolone, fontina or Cheddar. A crunchy-fresh leafy salad completes the meal nicely.
Kids of any age will love to call this castle their home. You can customize the cake to incorporate a child's favourite colours and special candies or chocolate for the decorations.
Pickling spices and mint give pork a tasty pickup. For drama, serve the stew in large hollowed-out crusty rolls.
When in season, use summer squash varieties such as zephyr, gold bar or Italian zucchini in this simple vegetable medley.
A mascarpone cheese topping and glazed strawberries create a sweet version of everyone's favourite food: pizza. To keep the crust crisp, top it right before serving.
