Claufouti is of French origin and consists of a layer of fruit topped with a puddinglike batter. Traditionally, the recipe calls for a layer of cherries, but all seasonal fruit can be substituted. In the winter, thinly sliced apples … Continue reading
We are so fortunate in Southern Ontario to be home to one of the largest soft fruit farming in Canada, the Niagara Region. The local market brings in peaches that have been picked the day before. From the first peaches … Continue reading
Well, not technically something the Dunlop Brothers would cook and eat themselves, we have been making Hummingbird Food for our friends the hummingbirds for many years. When we first started to feed them, we were told that we should buy … Continue reading
Call it what you want, but Snitch Pie (aka Dutch Apple Pie) is a delicious way to enjoy this year’s apple crop. This recipe was a family favourite and passed on to me from my Mom (Grammy). A pie plate … Continue reading
I love using peaches in both sweet and savory ways. So, last weekend I went to the market and bought a basket of beautiful peaches. I made a large fresh peach pie for Sunday dinner. There were still four peaches … Continue reading
Lots of family and friends over the weekend and now I am using up what didn’t get used. I had most of a loaf of bakery Italian bread and three ripe bananas. I know, you guessed it…..Banana Bread Pudding is … Continue reading
Ah….the basil is so beautiful this time of year and I have already started to make and freeze it in pesto cubes (see recipe to follow). This recipe is a lovely way to enjoy your freshly made pesto. Pesto Stuffed … Continue reading
Eggplant Parmesan, one of the classic preparations of southern Italy, is a casserole dish made by slicing eggplant thinly and frying it in olive oil and layering it with a tomato mixture. In this recipe, fried onions and garlic are … Continue reading
Brie is such a versatile cheese for appetizers. You can bake it in puff pastry, bake it in the oven with various toppings, split it in half and stuff it with a filling or in this case marinate it and … Continue reading
So, who knew that cereal could be made into such yummy cookies? Special K Cookies are a drop style cookie recipe that is quick to make. The combination of the coconut, raisins, chocolate chips and Special K is wonderful. Serve … Continue reading