Relish Recipes — Desserts

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
The most moist and delicious lemony pancakes! You don't even taste the ricotta, it just lends richness and moisture. These have been on of our favourites for years and I often make them when I have a half a carton of ricotta leftover. My favourite way to serve them is with warmed maple syrup and a dollop of blueberry jam or fresh blueberries.

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The Perfect Valentine's Dinner

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The Perfect Valentine's Dinner

With both my husband's and my birthday falling at the beginning and end of February, we really don't make a big deal out of celebrating Valentine's Day. However now that we are "almost" empty nesters, we will have an evening to ourselves and I think we will make this simple and easy meal for two. Enjoy and Happy Valentines ❤️❤️ MENU ❤️❤️ Rose Petal Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops (Download Recipe Card) Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Sponge Toffee (Download Recipe Card) OR Frozen Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce ROSE PETAL RISOTTO WITH PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS Ingredients... 3 cups vegetable or chicken...

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Chef Michael Smith's Winterberry Shortcake

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Chef Michael Smith's Winterberry Shortcake
Ok Relish friends, you've been so good all month. Have you noticed we've been feeding you recipes with a nod to healthy eating this month - from whole grains to bright greens? However, we take a break during this regularly scheduled time to give you something sweet and delicious. Our friends at Meyer Cookware have established relationships with many Canadian chef's and celebrities - Chef Michael Smith being one of them. Today's recipe is one he developed for Meyer but also speaks to our desire to cook what's in our refrigerator or freezer this month. Instead of using fresh, hard and tasteless strawberries, try using frozen. They are picked and processed ripe in season and they are delicious with a bit of cooking. It will satisfy your craving for Ontario strawberries while you await true summer berries.

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Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

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Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
This is a perfect way to use up the panettone for a delicious holiday dessert. Feel free to add some chocolate chips for a bit of decadence.

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Creepy Shortbread Witch Finger Cookies

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Creepy Shortbread Witch Finger Cookies
Halloween is not looking like it will be a door-to-door activity this year. So here's a fun cookie to make with the kids. Donna-Marie used to make these with her kids when they were younger, including some fun "mummy" hot dogs, which they still talk about and love, even in their twenties!

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