These pecans are not as sweet as sugary candied pecans, which makes them great for snacking

Next time you make hard candy for candied apples, think of dipping other fruits and nuts… for fun snacks!

Chocolate Ginger Scones – made with homemade crystallized ginger.

Peaches and Cream Cupcakes with Candied Ginger

Sticky crunchy sweet caramel pork.

Ricotta and candied tomato small tarts (in Italian, translator on sidebar)

strawberry lemon verbena refrigerator jam with candied lemon slices

Salted Caramel Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Buttercream

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Almond Brittle

Not boiled, nor simmered, but truly candied pork in coconut milk:a sweet and savoury treat!

Going back to my roots – Saffron Yogurt With Spicy Honey, Candied Ginger and Pine Nuts

Maple Custard Pie & Candied Bacon – a silky egg custard & rolled oat crust made magical with the addition of bacon

Daydreamer Desserts’ Pumpkin Onion Cheesecake – a sweet & savory bake sale hit!

Cassata al Forno: a Traditional Sicilian Dessert

Florentines

Maple mousse in a tuile cup topped with violet infused chocolate ganache. Rich, creamy, decadent.

Some fundamentals on plating desserts…

Italian Colomba. Delicious Easter brioche

Candied Pecan Cheese Braid – a puff pastry braid filled with cream cheese and candied pecans.

Semolina pudding with almond, ricotta and candied fruits

The addition of candied lemon to this Lemon Drop Martini adds a delicious sweetness!