Banana Mascarpone Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

EpicureanPiranha | October 30th, 2012 - 22:30
Marscarpone Dulche de Leche & Dark Choc Cheesecake

Banoffee Pie Lovers, here is Your Ultimate Dessert! Mascarpone cheese, Dulce de Leche, and cream combine in a rich pastry crust lined with chocolate ~ fabulous!

Meringue: Musings & History

EpicureanPiranha | September 10th, 2012 - 00:34
Mousse de Mer - 1945 Purity Cookbook - recipe 02 608tf

Meringue – sensuous, billowy puffs of pale, glistening, almost ethereal matter, that melt gently on contact with the tongue to provide a wonderful sensory experience, revealing a delicate sweetness. By whom, where, and when was this magical concoction created? The facts may surprise you!

Richly Spiced Cambodian Chicken Curry

EpicureanPiranha | August 16th, 2011 - 19:20
Richly Spiced Cambodian Chicken Curry 02 TN

Warm spices and the addition of caramel, an influence that dates back to the period of the French Occupation add complexity to this delicious Cambodian curry.

Fresh Raspberry Basil Coffee Cake & Cream Cheese Buttercream

EpicureanPiranha | July 30th, 2011 - 20:01
Fresh Raspberry & Basil Coffee Cake 14 TN

The marriage of fresh raspberries and basil is perfect! The cake itself is rich and moist, yet still feels light. Made even more special with a cream-cheese buttercream, delicately scented with lemon and vanilla. Perfect for breafast, brunch, or afternoon tea!

Spinach, Black Olive & Prosciutto Calzone

EpicureanPiranha | May 30th, 2011 - 01:38
Calzone-garlic spinach chili blk olives proscuito TN

I discovered the true art of making excellent pizza & calzone in Italy! Beautiful, thin, crispy crusts with a slightly chewy edge, garnished with just a few toppings bursting with flavour. This is how I make my Calzone, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this recipe :->

Festive Apricot, Orange & Almond Bread

EpicureanPiranha | May 13th, 2011 - 01:35
Apricot orange almond bread VI 05 TN

The rich dough of this loaf is laced with fresh orange zest, and stuffed with two fragrant fillings before being shaped and baked. One of these is composed of apricots, orange juice, and zest, and is flavoured with the warm notes of cardamom. The other is a homemade orange-scented almond paste.

Springtime Frittata & Citrus Salad

EpicureanPiranha | May 3rd, 2011 - 15:58
A Springtime Frittata w Clementine Mint Salad IV 11 TN

This meal would make a nice, light brunch for Mother’s Day. Frittata is so simple to make, and you can use many different vegetables. See my suggestions for a complete brunch ♥

Hazelnut Meringue Gateau

EpicureanPiranha | April 22nd, 2011 - 02:17
Hazelnut Meringue Gateau 37 TN

I just love meringue-based desserts! They can look and taste exquisitely refined, yet often take a minimum of effort to make compared to some elaborate gateaux and tortes! This is one of those cakes ♥ It’s sure to impress!

Key Lime Tart with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

EpicureanPiranha | April 18th, 2011 - 23:52
Key Lime Pie TN

I love the freshness of limes in both savoury and sweet foods. The sharpness of Key limes is incomparable in flavour in my Key Lime Tart with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream! Delicious, fresh, zesty and creamy ♥

My Quest for the Best Challah

EpicureanPiranha | April 3rd, 2011 - 16:00
Epi's Own Challah Recipe

Challah is a rich egg bread that cooks to a gorgeous golden brown. The dough is wonderfully tender, and has the colour of pale yellow beaten eggs. Sheer delight, especially served warm from the oven! This is my own recipe which I think you’ll love ♥