Ontario watermelons are now available in the local grocery stores and the Farmer’s Market. The taste of watermelon, brings back the memories of summers long past….family picnics, watermelon seed spitting contests, a nice ending to a summer barbecue. My first … Continue reading
For the vegetarians at your table or as a nice side to accompany barbecued chicken or steak, Portabello Mushroom Steaks fit the bill. Like their meat counterpart, the mushroom is prepared for the barbecue by the creation of a tomato, … Continue reading
While baking, Lemon Pudding Cake separates into a sponge cake topping with lemon sauce underneath. The pudding cake is baked in a water bath (i. e. the dish holding the pudding cake is set in another pan and hot water … Continue reading
As the farmer’s market starts to showcase the root vegetables (beets, potatoes, carrots, parsnips), you cannot help but think of hardy soups and stews. Grilled Tomato Basil Soup has a soft smokey flavour that is enhanced with the addition of … Continue reading
I cannot believe that we are approaching Labour Day weekend. It is time to start thinking of food for the fall and the back to school crowd. Old Fashioned Raisin Spice Cake is a moist, spicy everyday cake…good for dessert, … Continue reading
In the 1950’s, diners all seemed to have Mom’s Meat Loaf on the menu. It was considered the penultimate comfort food. Things have not changed. This is my favourite meat loaf and a comfortable meal it made. A very moist … Continue reading
Mushrooms are hard to grill, especially as kabobs. They split when skewered and will dry out when cooking. I have sometimes cooked the mushrooms in a little water before grilling them to get around this problem. You do not need … Continue reading
At a recent family picnic, we decided to make appetizers do for lunch. Carolyn chose to make Piquante Gazpacho shooters. Piquante Gazpacho is a refreshing spicey version of the cold soup. You can serve it in a small glass as … Continue reading
Apple season has begun and there are so many different ways to use this fresh fruit in sweet and savory dishes. Apple Cheese Cake is a dessert made with fresh apples which have been baked into a cream cheese mixture, … Continue reading
Fresh seasonal produce (onions,tomatoes, potatoes) are layered and baked together in Crusty Potato Tomato Scallop. The flavours are enhanced with parsley and rosemary. A lovely starch/vegetable mixture to serve with barbecued ribs or chicken. I cannot believe that August is … Continue reading