Tag: Baking
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Marquis au Chocolat
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The origins of this chocolate mousse are still unknown, but it seems there is a link with Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de Sévigné, for whom chocolate was an obsession. In a letter of 1671, she wrote to her pregnant daughter that “a marquise ate so much chocolate during her pregnancy…
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Lemon Drizzle Cake
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or the perfect afternoon tea with your loved ones or friends. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature prior to starting. and ensure you remove the cake from your tin to further cool after 10 minutes to prevent it from retaining steam and becoming heavier. The glaze should be heated…
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Florentines
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There is a long held debate over the origins of the Florentine, but the largest held credible thought is in the 17th century by pastry chefs at the Palace of Versailles. The biscuits may have been named after Queen Catherine de Medici, who was born in Florence and became the…
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Chocolate Soufflé Beneath a Rich Butterscotch Sauce
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A soufflé is a baked egg based dish originating in France in the early eighteenth century. Combined with various other ingredients it can be served as a savoury main dish or sweetened as a dessert. The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler which means “to…
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Chocolate Nut Granola Bars
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Grab a snack. Granola is sometimes carried by people who are hiking, camping, or backpacking because it’s nutritious, lightweight, high in calories, and easy to store. This is a healthy option for those on a low sodium diet, As a snack, it is often combined with honey, corn syrup, or…