I’ve been meaning to bake this cake  for a number of years and finally got around to it.  The original recipe for a Plum Torte was published years ago in the NY Times and is a Marion Burros recipe.   Jo, from Gardenweb shared this recipe on the Cooking Forum and it quickly became a favourite…

This Chinese chicken dish is quickly becoming a favourite.  I’ve made it three times in the last couple of months. The chicken is poached in chicken broth seasoned with lots of garlic and ginger. The chicken is brushed with sesame oil, and then cut into pieces, with or without bones. Peanut oil is heated until…

Tried something different today. Two things actually.  Lahmacun  and Lavash Crackers. Lahmacun is usually made with ground lamb, but I used ground beef.  There are so many recipes with lots of variations to choose from. I decided to just go with the ingredients and seasonings that I knew I would prefer. The dough is just…

A few our morning meals.  Open-faced Peameal Bacon and Tomato Sandwiches. On toasted homemade baguette. My favour “bacon” and I’m  finally able to buy it here on the Island.  Peameal Bacon and Fried Egg Sandwich. Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Biscuits   Print Recipe Country Biscuits 2 cups of flour1 Tablespoon of baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2…

Enough dough for two Baguettes And four Pizzettas Mushroom and Pepperoni Italian Sausage with Olives Pizza Margherita Sausage, Pepperoni and Mushrooms French Baguette Recipe

H A P P Y    C A N A D A    D A Y    W E E K E N D If you are looking for something truly Canadian to cook this weekend visit SheKnows Canada check out these 8 Tasty Canadian Recipes Including my Maple Cream Fudge. Maple Cream Fudge=================1 cup white…

 Ice Cream Sundae  One scoop of chocolate ice cream topped with warm caramel sauce One scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with warm chocolate sauce Warm bite size pieces of my Decadent Brownies Banana Whipped Cream with a cherry on top.   Chocolate Sauce Source:  Lenotre’s Desserts and Pastries 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate  (I used…

I’ve posted this a few times over the last few years. It is on my top five list  of favourite desserts. It is also my neighbour Barb’s favourite so I made it again this week for her. Barb works out of Province and only gets home for a week about once every six weeks.  Print…

A Canadian Classic  PRINT RECIPE Butter Tarts – Canadian Living Magazine Filling Adapted from:  Everyday Favourites Cookbook, 2005  Butter Lard Pastry Crust 2 cups all purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter1/3 cup lard (or shortening- Crisco)5 to 6 tablespoons of ice water, or more as needed NOTE:  Or use all Butter(NOTE: if using for a sweet…

I had a craving for Coconut Cream Pie and went looking for a recipe  that I could make from ingredients that I had on hand. I found just what I was looking for at Add A Pinch. This was a very easy recipe. A rich egg custard using coconut milk and cream. PRINT RECIPE Coconut…