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
Category Archives: Sweets & Treats
Cranberry Squares are a delicious square with a shortbread base and a cranberry cake like topping. They are yummy still warm from the oven or at room temperature. Cut them into large squares for a dessert or small squares to … Continue reading
There are many variations of German Plum Cake, but I like this one the best. It uses enough Italian prune plums to cover the top and then you add a crunchy sugar and cinnamon topping. What a delicious, moist and … Continue reading
Apple Tart is a wonderful dessert to celebrate the harvest of the fresh apple crop. When I made it this time, I used fresh Cortland apples, but you could use any favourite cooking apple. Cortland apples are versatile…… crisp and … Continue reading
There is nothing quite so lovely as Old Fashioned Nutmeg Cookies with a cup or tea or coffee or a glass of milk. These cake like cookies are low in fat and have a nutty flavour. The nutmeg’s sweet, but … Continue reading
Evenings have taken on a slight coolness as autumn creeps slowly in. So our thoughts turn to comfort foods and harvest. Apple and Pear Bread Pudding is a delicious recipe that contains carmelized apples and pears which have been spiced … Continue reading
I am amazed at how long the fresh peach season seems to last. There are still free stone varieties available at the Farmer’s Market. You may also be able to buy fresh blueberries there as well. Certainly the grocery seems … Continue reading
According to General Mills, Bisquick is one of General Mills’ most enduring favorites among consumers. Developed in 1930, Bisquick, a convenience baking mix, remains a household word. It has been used by cooks to make an ever-changing and growing variety … Continue reading
Pear season has finally arrived and there are several varieties available at the local Farmer’s market. The key to this recipe is to use ripe pears that are still firm. This time I used Bartlett pears to make the Roasted … Continue reading
An easy way to enjoy fresh fruit, Baked Apples make a delicious dessert. Always remember to cut a thin strip from around the apple. As the apples bake, steam escapes and the apple would burst or the skin would crack, … Continue reading