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Blueberry and Ricotta Bread and Butter Pudding

We’ve always enjoyed bread and butter pudding, a delicious baked dessert that has remained a favorite over the years. We didn’t use any fancy breads back then and only used day old sliced bread and raisins were the only fruit used. Over the years this classic homely pudding has gotten a little fancier and recipes more indulgent, just like this blueberry and ricotta bread and butter pudding. Continue reading “Blueberry and Ricotta Bread and Butter Pudding”

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Rice Pudding Ice Cream

Rice Ice Cream-3594-2Flicking through cookbooks for some inspiration, came across this rice pudding ice cream recipe in The Catalan Country Kitchen. I’ve made hot and cold rice pudding desserts before, but never in the form of ice cream. And with the sweltering summer heat.. a perfect frozen treat that’s both comforting and cooling. Marimar Torres is the author of the Spanish cookbook and I had the pleasure of meeting her last year over a very special lunch. Continue reading “Rice Pudding Ice Cream”

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Liquorice Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Sauce

Liquorice Ice Cream-3559If you’’re a die-hard liquorice fan then this ice cream is for you. Flavoured with the powerful sticky extract that comes from boiled liquorice roots and sold as hard sticks or pellets in some markets and speciality food stores. Continue reading “Liquorice Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Sauce”