The Perfect Summer Picnic Basket. A fantastic collection of portable foods to enjoy on the go, or even for just a slow afternoon on the patio this summer. With summer now in full gear, my thoughts inevitably go to weekends at the cottage and of course great food. Our summer home is a great base …
Summer Peach Custard Tart. This might just be the perfect summer barbecue dessert. So easy to make but your guests will think you slaved over it.
Easy Honey Dijon Glazed Chicken Breasts. Another of the most popular chicken recipes ever on Rock Recipes, it’s very easy and very delicious with a delicious sweet and savoury sticky glaze.
These old fashioned Chocolate Arrowroot Cookie Squares are an all-time favourite that has been made in my family for decades; great for the freezer too.
Lemon Mint Orzo Salad. A super easy, super fresh pasta salad that makes a delicious barbecue side dish or an accompaniment to leftover cold cuts for lunch! Originally Published Sept 2015. At summer’s end there’s still plenty of fresh mint in the small herb garden steps from my back door. I keep it contained in …
Chocolate Chip Vanilla Cream Whoopie Pies. Kid approved double chocolaty treats that are perfect for parties, packed lunches and after school snacks. Originally published Feb 2011. Today’s recipe is definitely kid approved. In fact, these double chocolate chip whoopie pies were made by my 13 year old daughter Olivia and her friends Cassia and Kathryn …
Summer No Bake Desserts. Beat the heat with this terrifically tempting collection of no bake cookies, pies and other delectable treats with no oven needed.
Strawberries & Cream Bread Pudding. An old fashioned, comfort food classic with a delicious summer twist, during strawberry season and beyond. Originally published Feb 2011. Regular readers of this blog will know that Spouse has a great fondness for bread pudding. With Valentine’s Day falling this week, I couldn’t think of a better dessert than …
Sundried Tomato Almond Pesto Pizza. Such an amazing collision of flavors in this pizza. The crispy thin crust goes so well with the delicious nutty pesto, salty prosciutto and pungent goat cheese. Originally published Dec, 2013. We often use homemade pizzas for entertaining, even at parties where we slice them into small pieces and serve …
Chocolate Gelato. An intensely chocolate version of this Italian Ice Cream that can be served inside a profiterole shell with chocolate sauce.