Frozen Saskatoon & Lemon Meringue Torte
Chef Angela Baschuk, Pineridge Hollow This light and icy torte is an ideal dessert for the hot prairie summers. The sweet, locally foraged saskatoons balance the tang of the lemon…
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Strawberry Colada
A frozen coconut and strawberry dessert served cocktail style offers a tropical flavour blast for hot summer entertaining. For a spiked colada, serve this with your favourite rum sauce Ingredients…
Chocolate Sin Torte
Chef Robert Duehmig, The Chocolate Shop This intensely dark cake tastes surprisingly light. Its silky chocolate mousse melts on your tongue. Ingredients Chocolate Torte 1 cup butter, unsalted, cut into…
Chocolate Oblivion
Pastry Chef Doug Krahn, The Gates on Roblin Chef Doug personalized this decadent flourless cake by making individual servings. Party goers are sure to swoon over the dessert’s velvety…
Chocolate Marquis
Pastry Chef Doug Krahn, The Gates on Roblin Chef Doug made mini-versions of this cocoa-rich torte for our party. To make similar minis, use 4" ramekins, or for a fancier presentation purchase…
White Chocolate Berry Cream Puffs
Pastry Chef Sumi Saito, Prairie Ink Cafe Just in time for spring, these light and airy cream puffs are smooth in texture and delicately flavoured. If you want to make…
Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Pastry Chef Sumi Saito, Prairie Ink Cafe This not-too-sweet cheesecake is a hit with its berry zing. For sparkle, sprinkle the top with luster dust available at cake supply stores.…
Tall Grass Folk Festival Cookie
Tall Grass Prairie Bakery A local favourite, this chewy cookie is full of grainy goodness. It is also one of Ciao! magazine's most requested recipes. Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 3/4…
Nanking Cherry Cupcakes
Many backyard trees in Manitoba produce the tart Nanking cherries, which add a zing of local flavour to this celebratory cupcake. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2…
Cattail Fritters
Chef Peter Karamchand, Buffalo Stone Café Picked at the beginning of the season, tender cattail stalks are delicately flavoured. These sweet, doughnut-like poppers are truly addictive. Ingredients 1 cup cattails,…
Party Pumpkin Tiramisu
This fall‑inspired version of the classic Italian dessert is an alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. Rich and creamy with a hint of spice, it’s the perfect finish to Thanksgiving dinner.…