I do have a particular fondness for any dessert that incorporates chocolate and orange flavours and with Spouse’s newfound love of bread pudding this was a bit of an obvious invention. There’s nothing like a happy marriage! 😉 Begin by making some candied orange zest and orange syrup Using a sharp vegetable peeler or paring …

Old Fashioned Peach Crumble. Dessert couldn’t be simpler, easier or tastier than this fresh peach crumble with a buttery oatmeal crumble topping.

I make large batches of this sauce and freeze it in pint sized containers for quick and easy workday dinners. Add some sausage or boneless chicken breasts and dinner is ready in about 20 minutes. 1/2 head fennel sliced 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to season In a large baking pan toss the …

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.