Pickled Beets are an old time favourite that preserve the fresh beet crop for enjoyment all year long. I know that I am spoiled. I was at the Farmer’s Market last Wednesday and approached one of the stands that had … Continue reading
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
Harvest time at the Farmer’s market brings us both red and green cabbages. Now, I am not sure that I would make cabbage rolls out of red cabbage, but Red Cabbage Slaw is a treat. The addition of the apples … 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
Harvest Time… Dry Fresh Herbs from the garden. I feel I should be singing…”Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme”, but I decided to dry Parsley, Sweet Basil, Chives and Thyme.Follow the same recipe outline for other fresh herbs that you might … Continue reading
Chicken Paprika (Paprikash) is a dish of Hungarian origin, traditionally made with chicken, paprika and served over pasta. Paprika is considered the national spice of Hungary. Hungarian paprika is characterized as sweet, since it has a rich, sweet red pepper … 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
There is nothing better than a stir fry for a quick meal. The main is all cooked in one dish. Add a salad and starch and the meal is ready. Spicy Beef Stir Fry is special. There is heat from … Continue reading
Chicken Curry is made from the basic spices that make up commercial curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, garam masala and cumin. Add to this some fresh chopped ginger, onions, garlic and tomatoes and you have the makings of an … Continue reading