Clafouti is a nice light summer dessert which is quick to prepare and works with whatever summer fruit you have on hand. Traditionally it is prepared with cherries, but I used peaches, and used cherries to celebrate the 100th birthday of Julia Child who dedicated a whole chapter … [Read more...] about Comforting Summer Peach Clafoutis
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Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
This is my favorite go to heart healthy summer sauce to add a little zip to my favorite dishes such as quinoa cakes, fritters, or salmon dishes. … [Read more...] about Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling which has been set using gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. My version cuts some of the fat by substituting half the whipping cream with yoghurt … [Read more...] about Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Low Fat Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastel De Nata)
If you need to find a use for egg yolks, portuguese custard tarts are a one dessert to try. If you have purchased them in a bakery you will be pleasantly surprised how little it costs to make. Essentially you prepare a custard, pour into puff pastry shells, bake and finish under … [Read more...] about Low Fat Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastel De Nata)
Downton’s Infamous Raspberry Meringue Pudding
Raspberry Meringue pudding is one of the most famous Downton Abbey desserts. Mrs. Patmore's failing eyesight results in dessert dining disaster as she accidentally adds salt instead of sugar to finish the meringue. … [Read more...] about Downton’s Infamous Raspberry Meringue Pudding