Author: chefalice

This is a seriously simple, speedy soup. There’s a Japanese vibe with the miso paste and the noodles, but don’t worry all these things are available in the supermarket and are very easy to use. This is a good recipe for vegetarians and vegans but do just check your soy sauce is suitable. Most are.

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This recipe is very simple to make. However, it does require an electric mixer (or a strong, vigorous arm and a sturdy whisk) to achieve good aeration. Of course, it also requires a waffle iron, though you could make pancakes with this batter if you thin it with a bit of water. Be sure to spray the waffle iron generously with spray oil, and for optimum flavor, use butter-flavored spray oil. One final note: When making the pecan flour for this recipe, grind it as finely as possible but not so much that you make nut butter!

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These cookies were one of my first and biggest successes in the kitchen, and one that I’m still so proud of today. Not only are they fantastic on their own, but using them to sandwich a dollop of vanilla buttercream deliciously transforms these guys into our famous creamies. We also use these cookies to make cookie crumbs for our Nanaimo Bars (page 103), as well to make the crust for our Chocolate Cheesecake, which may sound unusual, but trust me, they give the cheesecake a toffee-like quality that is simply indulgent. These cookies are versatile size-wise. You can make them…

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