Maritimer Mint Chocolate Cake

Long before Jerry Seinfeld’s wife was writing cookbooks about sneaking vegetables into your kids’ foods, my mom was making this cake. Way before. So what exactly is in this besides mint? Beets. No kidding. I’m not sure why it’s called Maritimer Mint Chocolate Cake but I do know it’s a really good cake and it doesn’t taste suspicious at all. It’s rich and moist and chocolatey.

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Perfect Pie Pastry

Making your own pastry is easier than you think. This recipe features both lard and butter to maximize the advantages each has to offer. With a few tips and tricks passed down for generations, you’ll be making Perfect Pie Pastry like a pro.

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Creme Brûlée

Creme Brûlée is one of those classic desserts. It’s rich and creamy and silky and, best of all, you make it in advance. In fact the day before is preferable. The crackly caramelized sugar topping takes only a few minutes right before serving and totally takes it to a top level dish! The downside is that the main ingredient is cream. High fat cream. I wanted to see if using a lower fat combination would give the same delicious results. And I was pleasantly surprised!

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