This was my first attempt at creating the quintessential American apple pie and WOW did I succeed! I have to admit I already had the crust down: I used my vegan sweet galette dough which is so "buttery" delicious and just perfect for this pie! It's easy and quick to make and I just simply doubled it. The rest was...a piece of cake!! Take a look at the picture, it's as ... Read More »
Peach Almond Polenta Squares
This little dessert or afternoon tea pastry is just perfect on a beautiful summer day when peaches are in season, and are sweet, ripe and juicy! They are a cross between my Peach Flat Cake and my Orange Polenta Petits Fours. The mixture of ground almonds and stone-ground polenta gives these Peach Almond Polenta Squares a unique texture and flavor that blends so nicely with ... Read More »
Fresh Cherry Galette
I love my vegan galette crust so much, I am always looking for ripe fruit in season to whip it up on the spot! I have made it with pears, apples, peaches and nectarines and of course strawberries, the inspiration for my original classic vegan rustic strawberry galette. Here is my latest variation, made with fresh cherries: WOW...absolutely delicious! It's true, it's a little ... Read More »
Apple Almond Cobbler
Another classic to put all your apples to use! This is another easy fool-proof recipe that is a little more time-consuming than my Peach Almond Cobbler or my Strawberry Apple hazelnut Cobbler. That's because the apples have to cook first in their own juices before baking, so that they are perfectly moist. This makes them so sweet and flavorful. In fact, there is no added ... Read More »
French Apple Tart
I have never before been satisfied with so-called-healthy versions of apple tarts! In the several versions that I have tried, the crust doesn’t hold together well and the apples are typically dry. I say “never”--that is, until I created this one! This sweet crust is a nutritionally upgraded version of a classic “pâte sablée” which is typically made with white flour and lots ... Read More »
