Grilled Pineapple Sundaes With Rum Butter Sauce
Toast coconut ahead of time by tossing it frequently in a skillet over medium heat until golden. Then seal it in an airtight plastic bag.
Toast coconut ahead of time by tossing it frequently in a skillet over medium heat until golden. Then seal it in an airtight plastic bag.
If you prefer a cooked pistachio filling, use a vanilla pudding mix (four-serving size) and reduce milk to 1-1/2 cups (375 mL); add pistachios and, if desired, a few drops of green food colouring.
Two layers of complete indulgence make this cheesecake a surefire hit. Look for instant espresso powder (such as Medaglia D'Oro or Nescafe espresso) in most supermarkets and specialty food stores.
Liven up classic steak with a delectable sauce. Or better yet, make the variations and offer all three sauces to sample and savour. You can refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
These pretty little trifles are a summery deconstructed take on traditional tiramisu.
Luscious is the perfect word to describe this no-bake dessert with its top cobbled with garnet red or pink-cheeked sweet fresh cherries. We like the dark cherries — Bing is a well-known variety. Use intensely gingered English-style cookies for the crust.
Begin your special occasion dinner with bowls of this velvety-smooth soup that's both decadent and elegant. Use Malpeque, Pacific or whatever other fresh oysters you prefer. Your fishmonger may sell preshucked oysters in their liquor – they're a tremendous time-saver.
Decadent little chocolate cakes with rich molten cores are enough to make any meal special. The batter for this dessert can be prepared ahead, but the cakes are best eaten immediately after baking, so don't put them into the oven until your guests are ready for dessert. If you're making this on an occasion when you can eat dairy, try the Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes variation.
