Recipes

Copycat KFC? Is the “leaked” recipe the real deal? We put the recipe from the now famous Chicago Tribune article to the test and here’s what we found!

Baked Hand Pies with Roasted Strawberry Jam. Easy to make, handheld pies for summer picnics and celebrations… or just because! A delicious use of summer strawberries at their peak.

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cake. One of our very best recipes to use that never ending supply of over ripe bananas on your kitchen counter.

Baked Moroccan Chicken with Pistachio Lemon Couscous. Fuss free, flavourful spiced baked chicken. Serve it with super easy instant couscous. This side dish version adds crunch from pistachios and tangy zip from the lemon.

Fudge Sandwich Cookies – a.k.a. Homemade Fudgee-O Cookies. A delicious copycat version of my favourite chocolate fudge sandwich cookies;  just made for dunking in a cold glass of milk.

Orange Strawberry Pavlova Shortcake. A sort of trifle version of a pavlova that’s combination of 2 great desserts. Ideal for feeding a crowd.

Garlic Balsamic Grilled Lamb Chops. A very simple marinade that pairs very well with the flavour of grilled lamb. Serve with Lemon Herb Roast Potatoes, Lemon Mint Tzatziki and a Greek side salad for an exceptionally delicious meal.

Leftover Prime Rib Hash. Why not indulge in this stick-to-your-ribs breakfast or brunch using the leftovers from a prime rib dinner or steak dinner? Maybe buy a little extra prime rib to ensure those leftovers for this exceptional comfort food meal. Originally published April, 2011. After spending the last 3 years as a business student, …

Balsamic and Honey Roasted Beets. These roasted beets are at their very best when combined with honey and balsamic vinegar then slowly oven roasted to make a truly delicious side dish.  Add them to a spinach and goat cheese salad as an amazing appetizer course or delicious lunch.

Stuffed Leg of Lamb. Tomato Braised Lamb with spinach, feta and pine nut stuffing. Slow cooked to tender perfection and delicious served with roasted potatoes or your  favourite pasta!