Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Pudding

March 13th, 2008  | Category: Chocolate, Dessert

Mahir Vera

Last week, we feasted on a selection of delicious cheeses Mahir and Vera brought back from their trip to Amsterdam. These two generous friends not only shared their cheese but also fed me with incredible side dishes and cocktails. While Mahir was busy preparing us Mojitos, Vera was arranging the side dishes on her grand collection of antique plates - handpicked from flea markets around the world.

Brie with chives, cumin Gouda, Camembert, Parmigiano Reggiano and Oude were some of the cheeses we tasted alongside Vera’s roasted vegetables, tapenade, some other cold cuts and finally the dessert I prepared for the occasion: Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Pudding.

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Güllaç with Cardamom and Hazelnuts

October 08th, 2007  | Category: Dessert, Turkish Cuisine

Güllaç

Whenever I hear the word Ramadan, I immediately think of Güllaç. It is a traditional Turkish dessert that dates back to the Ottoman Empire and was even once a part of the circumcision ceremony menu for Sultan Süleyman, The Magnificient’s sons.

This milk based dessert is prepared with Güllaç leaves, which are basically starch wafers that are made of corn starch, flour and water.

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Brioche Pudding - What to do with Leftover Brioche

September 11th, 2007  | Category: Baked Goods, Dessert

Brioche Pudding recipe

Unfortunately, baked brioche doesn’t keep soft for a long time. It is likely that you will have some brioche left for the next day. So how can you turn the rest of this buttery bread into a delicious dessert?

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