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.

Strawberry Chocolate Puff Bars The first time I heard the term “Puff Bar” I had no idea what it was. Ann, a friend who grew up in the center of St. John’s in the 50’s and 60’s referred to them as being quite a commonly produced item in bakeries around town, usually containing whipped cream, …

Cheese Garlic and Herb Scone Club Sandwiches. Make mini scones as a great party food idea or larger scones as a differently delicious lunch sandwich.

This upside down Five Spice Apple Tarte Tatin recipe is a real collision of food cultures, with a distinctly delicious flavour.  Chinese Five Spice is a mixture of cinnamon, anise, cloves, cassia and ginger used in many Chinese dishes. However, here it adds a distinctive flavor to a classic French dessert. The truth is I …

Start by baking a Golden Vanilla CakeCream 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 mixture, …

Serves 2 2 twelve ounce strip loin or prime rib steaks 1 clove minced garlic 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup red wine ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Salt to season ½ cup fresh or frozen partridgeberries (small cranberries can be substituted) 1 tbsp lemon zest Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp brown sugar …

1 pkg. frozen phyllo pastry½ cup melted butter¼ cup sugar Cut phyllo sheets in quarters or about 6×6 squares. The measurements do not have to be precise. Brush each sheet with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Repeat until you have 6 layers of pastry. Push the prepared pastry into muffin tins, fitting it …

I make this cake in a vanilla version without the orange flavour but the this is my preferred version. I have made it many, many times for birthdays, graduations anniversaries and even weddings. Many people who have tried it call it their favorite cake.This little loaf sized cake was made of the leftovers from making …