Category Archives: Desserts and Cakes

Apple Roses

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Name: Debra Marmor
Class Year: 1980
Country of Residence: United Kingdom

Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory? 

I was first attracted to this recipe by the photo. It just looks so pretty. I’ll admit I haven’t quite mastered this one, perhaps because I’m using the wrong pastry (don’t have access to Pepperidge Farm puff pastry) or because I was trying to make them in mini-form. However, if you can get the pastry to do its thing (puff) and fully cook without burning the apples, they are impressive: gorgeous as well as tasty.
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Bônet (Chocolate dessert from Piemonte)

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Name: Silvia Maulini
Class Year: 1980
Country of Residence: The Netherlands

Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory? 

Organizing a festive dinner, whether it is for two or for a crowd, requires good planning skills and I strongly believe that any dish that can be prepared in advance is a blessing. This chocolate pudding originates from my native region in northern Italy and I have served it at small family gatherings and at large dinner parties with more than 25 guests. It is cost-effective, low-fat and super easy and it looks and tastes amazing. If cooking for a crowd you can use disposable foil baking moulds, which considerably reduce post party stress disorder.
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