October seems to be the beginning of the cold and flu season. The idea that chicken soup has medicinal effects dates back to ancient times. Current research seems to agree that there is something to the broth’s reputation. Forget take-out … Continue reading
The Farmer’s Market has just been too attractive and I found myself with a basket of Bartlett Pears that were ripe and ready to use…what to do? Pear Pie takes the sweetness of fresh pears and combines it with crystallized … Continue reading
Fried Green Tomato Salad is a combination of red ripe tomato slices placed on panko crusted fried green tomato slices and topped with greens that have been dressed in a spicy lemon vinaigrette. There is so much in this recipe … Continue reading
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Day! Pumpkin Pie is a dessert that just evokes Thanksgiving. This recipe, handed down to me from my Mom, uses pure pumpkin (not a pie filler) and a combination of spices that results in an amazing flavour. … Continue reading
As some of our family headed off to the festivities at the Cranberry Marsh in Bala today…those left at home were making Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Scones. We purchased our fresh cranberries at the Farmer’s Market on Friday. Cranberry Scones … Continue reading
Now Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday and I am sure that many ovens will be filled with the aroma of cooking turkey, but I like to start a few days before with a Ginger Crisp cookie that is shaped like … Continue reading
Baked Artichoke Dip is a warm mixture of artichokes, cheese, garlic and mayo. Best of all, it makes enough for two large containers….serve one and freeze the other for another time. This is a perfect Thanksgiving appetizer…just pop it in … Continue reading
Roasted Squash Soup with Apple and Brie is a hearty and delicious fall soup. Serve it with crusty bread and it would be a satisfying entree or luncheon for 4 people. Roasted Squash Soup with Apple and Brie, uses no … Continue reading
Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce is a decadent and yummy dish. It is shown here with pan fried sweet potatoes and a garlic mushroom stir fry. Fairly thick, well marbled striploin steaks are seared and pan fried. Then brandy, cream, … Continue reading
What luck….I happened to have a ripe avocado and a ripe Bartlett pear at the same time. Together with a lemon vinaigrette they make a Two Pear Salad. An avocado comes from the tropical avocado tree, but as the fruit … Continue reading