What a stunning dessert this Strawberry Trifle makes, with it’s multiple layers, that have different colours, textures and flavours. It is large enough to serve for a large group…pretty enough to celebrate an anniversary and yummy enough to have … Continue reading
Red Pepper Jelly Cheesecake is a savory cheesecake which is made with the traditional cheesecake ingredients of eggs and cream cheese, but additionally has some garlic and red pepper jelly for the savory twist. This recipe is always a hit, … Continue reading
As the weather turns warm, the strawberry season is ending, but it has been glorious. Strawberry Muffins are oat based muffins that are made with crushed berries. They are perfect at this time of year, when strawberries are fresh and … Continue reading
I cannot believe how lucky I was when I went to the Farmers’ Market this morning. With plenty of rain and warm weather, I was greeted with luscious, juicy strawberries, the first picking of yellow beans and the first of … Continue reading
Strawberries Romanoff, made famous at Michael Romanoff’s restaurant on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, was actually created as “Strawberries Americaine Style” by a chef in London England. The dish consisted of strawberries in Grand Marnier, blended into whipped cream and … Continue reading
Certain flavours make good companions. Rhubarb and ginger are a good example. The ginger is combined with the rhubarb in the base of this dish, in the form of grated crystallized ginger. Ginger powder is also added to the cake … Continue reading
Ah, the Farmers’ Market has lovely fresh peas, but they are a little pricey! I managed to get to the market near the end of the day and the farmer sold me 3 quarts of unshelled peas, for what I … Continue reading
Many years ago, it became our family’s tradition to make Scottish Scones for breakfast on the day after I made Strawberry Jam, ostensibly to test out the new jam. Grammy’s Scottish Scones are made by cutting butter into a flour/baking … Continue reading
Happy Canada Day! What could be more red for Canada Day, than homemade Strawberry Jam. I make a very simple Strawberry Jam. I use CERTO pectin and their recipe. It locks in all the fresh flavour of the strawberries. My … Continue reading
Teriyaki Chicken is made using bone – in skinless chicken thighs that are braised in a Teriyaki sauce made with garlic, soya sauce, sugar and water. I often buy my chicken thighs with the bone-in and skin on. It is … Continue reading