Black Forest Sundae

To make this chocolate mousse, you’ll need only three ingredients, plus a little elbow grease to beat the eggs until the mixture forms a ribbon, i.e., until they’ve gained volume. Incorporate melted chocolate at the very end to create a dense mousse. Pour the mixture into ramekins and leave them in the fridge for a little weeknight treat.

Happiness is a moist, super chocolatey cookie fresh out of the oven—the microwave oven, that is! Yep, we’ve developed a cookie recipe that can be made in a single bowl and that bakes in 30 seconds. The chocolate-hazelnut spread already has all the sugar and oil necessary for the cookies to hold together, so all you need to do is add milk, baking powder and flour for a practically instant dessert!

Puff pastry, jam and a little sugar come together in this pretty turnover, called “jalousie” in French. This expression comes from a type of window shutter, “gelosia,” which originated in Italy and whose openings can be adjusted to allow one to look out without being seen. The slits in the dough are reminiscent of these shutters. No doubt your colleagues will be jealous when they see your dessert at lunchtime.

It’s plum season and they’re the stars of the syrup in this smooth cocktail. Mix it with aquavit, a Scandinavian alcohol similar to gin, and a dash of lemon for a hint of freshness. It’s like having one foot in summer and one foot in sweater season just around the corner!

So cute, mini bell peppers are available in most grocery stores now. They’re often eaten as crudités, but in this recipe, they’re roasted in the oven, then marinated in oil, parsley and red wine vinegar to transform them into condiments. They’re perfect with charcuteries for cocktail hour, they make the ideal companion to grilled meat and they’re fantastic toppings in a sandwich.

These muffins offer the best of both worlds: the moistness of cake and the heartiness of a snack. The soft cereal dough is combined with homemade buttermilk and the sweet, concentrated taste of a generous quantity of blueberries. The ideal balance of flavours and textures to satisfy the munchies.

The main appeal of tofu in this recipe is that it can be made super crunchy, while soaking up all the sauce. This dish uses it grated as a garnish on a little bun, evoking the flavour of pulled pork, minus the cooking time and price! Barbecue sauce made with condiments from the fridge brings the finishing touch. Anything to make back-to-school nights simpler!

Basil is abundant in your veggie patch, so you have only one craving: to make a ton of pesto! You don’t eat dairy products? We’ve got the perfect recipe for you, which swaps Parmesan with a combination of nutritional yeast and cashew nuts.

Creativity is key in this reinvented speedy pizza. Spread a mixture of sour cream and Parmesan over naan bread, then top it with mozzarella, onion and zucchini. When you come to serve, corn kernels soaked in lime juice bring a crisp freshness to these weeknight pizzas. Pure happiness with every bite.