Newfoundland Figgy Duff. It has nothing to do with figs; raisins were once referred to as figs here & are always added to this traditional steamed pudding.
These beautiful garlic potatoes dauphinoise get additional flavour boosts from French’s Dijon Mustard and Gouda cheese! A perfect side dish with Easter ham or lamb.
Maple Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake. Old fashioned baking at its very best in a moist delicious bundt cake like you’d serve for Sunday dinner years ago.
Pecan Magic Bars. A classic, super easy, chewy, nutty, chocolatey cookie bar that’s practically foolproof for even the most novice baker and they freeze exceptionally well too.
Chicken Adobo. This Filipino favourite is quick & easy to make using simple ingredients and a little bit of an unusual cooking method to produce one of the most deliciously tender and tasty chicken dishes I’ve ever tried. Originally published Oct 2016. Chicken adobo is a favourite dish in Filipino restaurants. The number of restaurants …
Partridgeberry Coconut Meringue Squares. A soft cookie base, covered with sweet-tart partridgeberry jam and a layer of coconut meringue. Delicious with practically any favourite jam of your choice. Originally published December 2007. Our first Holiday season online! This is another old family recipe that I make every Christmas. I have also made this recipe with …
Fried Chicken Stew with Corn Flour Dumplings. A real crowd pleasing comfort food meal with crispy fried chicken fingers, fluffy dumplings, plenty of veggies and an intensely flavoured gravy.
Blueberry Swirl Coffee Cake. A moist buttery coffee cake swirled with blueberry jam, then topped with a crumb streusel and a drizzle of vanilla glaze.
These Blueberry Oatmeal Scones are tender with crispy edges & are a real weekend brunch treat, especially with a pat of melting butter or with thick cream. 2025 update. Originally published October 2007 in our very first month online. Here’s one from the archives that deserved an update. I was making these scones just a …
Newfoundland Dressing. A traditional savoury stuffing for poultry and game birds made with breadcrumbs, onions and summer savoury, a delicious, fragrant herb.
Orange Brandy Fruitcake. A rich cream cheese batter serves as the base for this simple but delicious citrus infused fruitcake that will be the absolute star of your Christmas baking.