Recipes

Bakeapple White Chocolate Shortcake. Bakeapples, or cloud berries are a Newfoundland favourite but this recipe can be adapted to use any simple fruit compote or jam like raspberry, strawberry or peach.

Thanks to all who emailed to say thanks for the Signal Hill photographs. It seems in showing some international readers our little corner of the world, I set off a wave of homesickness for those transplanted Newfoundlanders who also regularly read this blog from far off places. 😉 The remainder of the blueberries form our …

Pictured with Turkey Stew The recipe for my turkey stew has appeared previously on this blog but I did not post the recipe for these savoury biscuits which I often serve with turkey or chicken soups and stews. When my friend Barb was the recipient of some leftover turkey stew earlier this week, she raved …

Serves 2 1 cup bakeapples ¼ cup sugar Combine and simmer for about 2o minutes. Cut about 18 thin slices French baguette Whisk together: 1 tsp grated lemon zest 2 eggs Salt and pepper to season ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg 3 tbsp milk or whipping cream Dip the bread in the egg mixture and …

Bourbon Barbecue Ribs. Tender, succulent, fall of the bone ribs with a homemade sweet and tangy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. One of my favourite things about the summer grilling season is enjoying a relaxing weekend afternoon in the summer sunshine right at home in our back garden sipping a few cool beverages while these amazing ribs …

Bakeapples have nothing to do with apples. They are what we call cloudberries here in Newfoundland and these exotic tasting little berries make the most delicious jam. This simple recipe turns frozen store bought puff pastry into an elegant dessert with very little effort using that delicious jam or any favourite berry jam of your …

Grilled Corn Salsa with Roasted Tomatoes. The ideal summer salsa for when the sweet corn and tomatoes are at their most plentiful and best.

Serves 6 1 pound package of fresh cheese stuffed agnolotti or ravioli Cook pasta in boiling salted water as directed. In a large sauté pan combine 3 tbsp butter3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Add3 cloves minced garlic Cook for an additional minute. Add to the pan 1 large chopped red pepper1 large chopped red …

Grilled Steak Pizzaiola – An Italian American steak classic that can be enjoyed year round, either with grilled vegetables in summer or with pasta at any time.  Here’s an Italian American steak classic that you can make on the backyard grill during the summer or at any time of year using a grill pan or …

I make a number of different kinds of stuffed French toast and this one was the result this morning of some leftover Whole Wheat and Raisin Bread from the fantastic Georgestown Bakery here in St. John’s. Add to that a little inventiveness between Spouse and I on a quiet Sunday morning with the kids away …