This surprisingly delicious chocolate mousse dessert is easily made from three New World plants, namely avocado, cocoa and agave. The avocados should be very ripe, to the point where the navel almost – or even just – starts to mold.…
Chocolate Macaroons are a type of cookie which are made without baking. Ingredients 2 cups (480 g) white sugar ½ cup (120 g) margarine or butter 1 cup (240 ml) milk 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla ½ cup (60 g)…
In New Orleans, where Bananas Foster was invented, they’ll bring out a hot plate and make the dish table side, including a spectacular flambé. Ingredients 4 slightly unripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 oz (57 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2…
Ingredients 2.5 cups (600 g) white sugar 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 stick (4 oz / 113 g) butter 9-inch (22 cm) pre-made pie crust Procedure Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix sugar, butter, and vinegar…
Ingredients Crust 2 packages graham crackers, crushed to fine crumbs 2 Tbsp sugar ¾ cup melted margarine Cheesecake mixture 1 large package of cream cheese 1½ cup powdered sugar 2 packages whipped cream or Dream Whip (frozen non-dairy topping) 1…
Cherry brownies are a rich brownie with no frosting, a fudge-like base, and a cheesecake-like top, filled with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips. Ingredients Base 2 ea. (100 g) eggs 1 cup (2.4 dl) white granulated sugar 6 tbsp margarine…
Ingredients 1 cup canned sweet cherries with juice ¾ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon flour 1¼ cups fresh blueberries ½ cup raspberries ¾ cup fresh blackberries 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves 1 tablespoon…
These little confections are great one-per-afternoon snacks. They are dense and will give you a euphoric high on sweets but make you want to go work out after. Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) cream cheese 2 eggs ¾ cups (180…
Caramel squares (alternatively: caramel slices, caramel shortbread, or millionaire’s shortbread) are a wonderfully rich and classic treat, very popular all over Britain and Ireland. They can often be found in cafes, served with morning coffee or afternoon tea. They’re perfect…
Ingredients ½ cup brewed espresso, cooled ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp chocolate syrup 1 pinch of salt 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks Procedure Combine espresso, sugar, chocolate, salt, and chocolate syrup. Gently fold in the whipped…
Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ½ cup raisins 2 Tablespoons honey 3 Tablespoons apple juice or cider 3 Tablespoons melted butter Procedure Arrange sliced sweet potatoes, apples, and raisins…
Campfire banana boat is a very easy and popular camping dessert. It requires no dishes—you eat it straight from the peel! Ingredients 1 banana Mini marshmallows Chocolate chips Procedure Peel back a 1 ½ inch (4 cm) wide strip of…