Recipes

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.

Souvlaki Roast Chicken with Lemon Mint Tzatziki. An easy but incredibly flavourful way to serve marinated, oven roasted chicken pieces for a terrific dinner any night of the week.

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!

Radicchio Caesar Salad with Almonds. This amazing recipe ups the ante on traditional caesar salad with flavour elements that include the entire taste range from sweet to salty.

Raspberry Cream Profiteroles with Three Dipping Sauces. Sweet bites to share with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. A great dessert idea for a party too.

Simple Brined Smoked Turkey. We separate the dark and white pieces for brining and for smoking at different cooking times to ensure a perfectly moist turkey in both the breast and the legs. Originally published Spring 2011. Some things need no over-complication. We are huge turkey fans at our house and a roasted turkey dinner …

Pumpkin Pie Pinwheel Cookies. A buttery rich cookie swirled with a flavourful pumpkin and spice filling. Great for fall or any time using canned pumpkin. 

Pina Colada Pancakes with Vanilla Rum Syrup

A bit of an adult flavour combination in this delicious brunch dish but since the alcohol is completely cooked off the kids can enjoy it too; or just serve theirs with maple syrup. A great recipe for annual Pancake Day.

A complete 4 course Valentines Day dinner menu for two, featuring a strawberry chutney bruschetta, almond shrimp appetizer, prosciutto wrapped stuffed chicken breast main and a whimsically romantic, profiterole swans dessert.

Blueberry Eton Mess. A simple but luxurious dessert made from a quick cooking blueberry compote, crispy baked meringue and vanilla whipped cream.