Layers of Temptation { brownie + cheesecake double cake }

No matter how much effort you actually put into them, double cakes are always an impressive dessert, perfect for a special occasion. The combination of brownie and no-bake cheesecake is fresh and delicious, and a definitive crowd pleaser - let's face it, who doesn't love at least one of both!? It's hard to go wrong with this one!

Craving something sweet... { suzette bananas }

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This recipe is great to get rid of all those overly ripe bananas that have been sitting on your counter. Easy, quick and delicious, it recalls that delicious french dessert from which it lends its name.

When I was a little girl, me and my brothers would sometimes be entitled to make special dessert requests. Now that I come to think about it, truth to be told, we couldn't request whatever came to mind, but one of an assortment of recipes my father actually aces at making. One of my favourites - and we would actually always fight over this, since my younger brother couldn't see what was it about them that captivated me so badly - was crepes suzette. A dessert that takes quite a while to whip up, yet I only now can acnowledge the effort it might have been for my father to - after a day of work - still gather the patience and energy to make crepes and infuse them in that glorious buttery sauce. Oh yes. I didn't make crepes, I didn't have time or energy for that. I decided to infuse those overly ripe bananas that were sitting on our counter.

Creamy Pasta for Dinner { a lighter take on spaghetti carbonara }

This healthier take on the traditional pasta carbonara uses ham instead of bacon and is packed with mushrooms. An easy and quick recipe for a mid-week dinner!

After Sunday... { using leftover roasted pork. with mushroom carrot sauce and turnip greens pasta }

A tasty idea to use that leftover Sunday pork loin roast over the week. The sweetness of the carrots balances the smokey taste of roast, turning these meat slices into a brand new dish that does not taste like leftovers.

Soaked to the skin { exotic chicken curry casserole }

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Roasts are a hostess's best friend. No matter how much time they take to prepare, they always leave one free to mingle with the guests upon arrival, outside of the kitchen, as they require little attention once they are in the oven. This exotic chicken casserole actually needs quite a few checks but it much more handy - and fool proof - than cooking chicken curry for a crowd on the stovetop.

Strawberry Fields Forever { shortcake biscuit strawberry pie }

This strawberry shortcake pie was whipped up using an adaptation of Popina's pie doughs. A different kind of strawberry pie you should definitely try.

Preview of a next adventure...

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A glimpse of what's coming up next ;)

Why the rain...? { rosemary lemon roasted salmon, potatoes and mushrooms }

A simple and delicious way to cook salmon that is also really easy and quick to prepare: just toss everything into a baking tray and that's it! Perfect comfort food for cold, rainy and lazy days, yet it actually brings a taste of summer to the table.