The in-laws dropped by for lunch yesterday and I threw together these Spiced Pear Phyllo Bundles as a quick dessert. I make these in several versions. The recipe works well for apples, peaches or plums as well. I’ve even made them with mango. These can even be frozen before baking and then thawed and baked …
Fennel is one of my favorite vegetables. I like it roasted, stir fried or even in fennel slaw. One of my favorite ways to make it is this braised version that I often serve as a side dish with almost any meal. It goes well with many chicken and pork dishes and I love it …
Bakeapple Peach Ginger Chutney. Cloudberries (a.k.a. bakeapples) and peaches are an incredible taste combination with an added boost of flavour from the added ginger.
Plum Tart. Simple is almost always best & this plum tart is a prime example. A few simple ingredients atop a sour cream crust. What could be better?
Vanilla Gelato. An easy to make, homemade version of the classic, creamy Italian ice cream. Perfect on it’s own or with fresh seasonal berries.
Tempura Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Pineapple Ginger Sauce. The crispy tempura batter along with the sweet and sour flavoured pineapple ginger sauce is a delicious combination.
Turkey Cranberry Spinach Wellington. An easy holiday turkey alternative, especially for just a few people. Makes an easy but impressive dish to prepare in advance for a dinner party. Originally published March, 2008. Here’s another recipe from our almost 20 year old archive, back in early 2008. This is a great idea for households with …
Begin by making a Golden Vanilla Cake Cream well: ¾ cup butter2 cups sugar3 tsp vanilla extract Add, one at a time 3 eggs Beat well after each addition. Sift together1 cup + 1 tbsp all purpose flour1 cup + 1 tbsp cake flour1 ½ tsp baking powder Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed …
Easy Blueberry Apple Strudel – one of the reasons to keep frozen puff pastry sheets on hand is to be able to use it in simple quick desserts like this. This Easy Apple Blueberry Strudel is a great simple recipe that will come in handy when you need a quick dessert. The sheets of frozen …
Parmesan Herb Crackers. A delicious home baled addition to there table when serving many delicious soups or a selection of your favourite cheeses.