I used to bake this cinnamon streusel coffee cake when I was in middle and high school. Neighbours on our compound would often come over for a visit and some coffee or tea. My mom liked how I was always eager to bake a treat for them! When I was a kid and I would […]
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Belgian Liege Waffles
Liege waffles are different than regular American breakfast waffles (like our version here). They are also less cakey than German dessert waffles. Lastly, they are different than the large, fluffy ‘Belgian waffles’ you might find on restaurant menus here in North America (like IHOP). Traditional Liege waffles from Belgium are made from a buttery, eggy […]
Cardamom Cake with Rosewater Whipped Cream
It was my birthday a couple weeks ago, and as per tradition, I made my own birthday cake. Therefore, this year I made a cardamom cake with rosewater whipped cream frosting. It includes the very Middle Eastern flavours of cardamom and rosewater, some of my family’s favourites! For garnish, I simply decorated the cake with […]
Matcha Cheesecake
I made a matcha cheesecake for our dad’s birthday. We love matcha (powdered green tea), and have used it in several dessert recipes. Since our dad loves cheesecake, I thought to make him a matcha cheesecake this year! This matcha cheesecake isn’t a tall, dense New York-style cheesecake. Rather, it’s more like a cheesecake pie, […]
Pear Pie with Rum, Orange, and Almond
This isn’t any ordinary pear pie: Ryan flavoured it with rum, almond, and orange. Ryan invented this pie; he adapted his usual apple pie recipe so he could use pears instead. He then added a shot of rum, some almond extract, and a sprinkle of grated orange zest. Ryan likes to add some liquor to […]