Breakfast and Brunch

Blueberry Lemon Drizzle Cake. I use the poke cake method to soak the tangy lemon glaze right through the cake, adding moistness and a burst of fresh flavour.

Vanilla Mango Jam, a very simple but elegant little jam that’s perfect with scones and cream for teatime or as the filling for a special cake.

Spanish Torrijas with Creme Anglaise. Spain’s answer to French Toast, often served at Easter. The egg mixture used for soaking the bread is turned into a beautiful creme anglaise serving sauce. A decadent and delicious Easter brunch!

Parmesan Spinach Quiche with Warm Tomato Garlic Compote. This shortcut recipe uses ready-made frozen puff pastry, making it easy to get into the oven in mere minutes. Eggs are an important start to many mornings around here. I’m an eggs over easy kind of guy myself, but like 69% of Canadians, the rest of my …

Extra Crispy Chicken and Waffles. This southern comfort food gets and extra crispy twist with the addition of panko crumbs to the perfectly seasoned crust.

Double Chocolate Cherry Crumble Muffins. Incredibly delicious chocolate & chocolate chip muffins with pops of sweet cherries and a vanilla shortbread crumble topping.

Cherry Vanilla Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze. A most vanilla scratch cake baked on top of sweet dark cherries then glazed with cream cheese frosting. Delicious at a celebration brunch but good enough to serve as a decadent dessert too, especially while still warm.

Lemon Turnovers in Sour Cream Pastry. Tart homemade lemon curd in a light flakey, shortcut pastry recipe.

Raspberry White Chocolate Scones. Many fans of this recipe say these are the most delicious scones they’ve ever tasted. They have become a regular, must-have weekend brunch item for many people who’ve tried them.

Old Fashioned Oatcakes. Perfect for quick breakfasts or packed lunches, these old fashioned oatcakes can be made plain or with lightly spiced flavour.