Crispy Fried Oyster Burgers – a Decadent Seafood Treat and an Island Visit
The ultimate burger - a fried oyster burger is a decadent treat. Even if you're not an oyster lover, you might be blown over by the flavour of this sensational burger. Slather a bun with the zesty...
View ArticleHow to Make Instant Pot Chicken Broth (or Stock)
Instant Pot chicken broth is easy and fuss-free, resulting in a beautifully clear and flavourful broth to drink, make into soup, or use in recipes. Freeze the broth to have on hand whenever you need...
View ArticlePescado Encocado (Fish in Coconut Sauce): A Taste of Ecuador
Pescado Encocado - this simple dish is cooked all along the coastal regions of Ecuador, particularly in the north. It consists of big chunks of tender white fish in a generous sauce of creamy coconut...
View ArticleBakewell Tart
This classic British Bakewell Tart is wonderful for any special occasion, whether it's Easter, Mother's Day, high tea, or just for an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee or tea. A tender shortcrust...
View ArticleTurkish Eggs in Garlic Yogurt (Çilbir): A Taste of Turkey
Turkish Eggs (Çilbir) are a surprisingly simple and flavourful breakfast. In 10 minutes you can have a satsifying dish on the table - herby, garlicky yogurt topped with creamy quick-scrambled eggs rich...
View ArticleCampfire Cooking: A Spring Menu with Creamy Fiddlehead Soup, Grilled Halibut...
A simple, creamy fiddlehead soup showcases that delightful spring delicacy. It's light and fresh, allowing the fiddleheads to shine - each spoonful tastes like the delicate essence of fiddlehead fern!...
View ArticleEmpanaditas de Yuca (Cassava Empanadas): A Taste of the Dominican Republic
Try your hand at making these delicious gluten free empanadas known as catibías or empanaditas de yuca (cassava empanadas), a popular street food in the Dominican Republic. The dough for these little...
View ArticleCrustless Rhubarb Custard Pie – Creamy, Tangy, and Oh-So-Easy-Peasy! (Plus a...
All the deliciousness of a creamy rhubarb custard pie without any crust-fussing. This simple blender recipe forms its own crust on the bottom, with a delicate custard layer in the middle and a tangy...
View ArticleTriple Tomato Pasta Salad
Tomato Pasta Salad is a refreshing change for a summer salad. This version features three different kinds of tomatoes - cherry, sun-dried, and paste - to amp up the zesty flavour. The savoury tomato...
View ArticleKufta bil Batinjal (Eggplant & Kofta in Tomato Sauce): A Taste of Libya
This tasty Libyan dish is made of roasted eggplants rolled around kofta (well-seasoned little meat patties, usually oblong or oval in shape) and then baked in a tomato sauce. The separate elements can...
View ArticleCampfire Cooking: Bison Burgers with Bannock Buns
Bison burgers served on homemade bannock buns with a flavourful cranberry mayonnaise make for a wonderful summer cookout treat. The meat is juicy and flavourful and the buns make a surprisingly tasty...
View ArticlePickled Garlic Scapes
Zesty, crunchy, garlicky! What a great way to preserve the garlic scape harvest. These unique pickles will be a conversation piece on any charcuterie platter or dinner plate. Use them as a garnish or...
View ArticleApricot Cake
Filled with ripe, golden apricots, this simple Apricot Cake is the taste of summer. The batter is rich and moist, and it’s loaded with as many apricots as it can possibly hold. It’s delicious eaten...
View ArticleBaked Rice (Ross il-Forn): A Taste of Malta
This simple dish of comfort food, Baked Rice, is a favourite from the island of Malta. Tomato sauce, ground meat, rice, cheese and eggs are all stirred together in the same pan, then baked until the...
View ArticleGooseberry Pie
Gooseberry pie is a mouthwatering way to showcase these deliciously tart berries. The crust is tender and flaky, and the filling is fruity, juicy and full of zingy flavour. A fantastic summer berry...
View ArticleCampfire Cooking: A Mexican Fiesta with Carnitas Caseras Tacos
It's fiesta time! Join us as we grill a whole Mexican feast over the campfire: Gazpacho with Tostones, Carnitas Caseras (Mexican Pulled Pork) Tacos with homemade fire-grilled tortillas, nopales salad,...
View ArticleChilled Saskatoon Soup
If you've never had a chilled fruit soup as a summer appetizer or dessert - you are missing out! Light, fruity, and silky, this saskatoon soup (using fresh or frozen saskatoons) is the glorious taste...
View ArticleHot Pepper Jelly - Sweet 'n' Spicy
Hot Pepper Jelly is a delight to have in your pantry. Spicy, tangy, and sweet, the jelly is fantastic as an easy appetizer and as a delicious condiment. This recipe is less sweet than usual, but still...
View ArticlePlum Dumplings (Zwetschgenknödel)
Plum dumplings are an autumn treat! Soft, pillowy potato dough surrounds a whole purple prune plum - so sweet and juicy inside. These German dumplings are rolled in buttery crumbs, then sprinkled...
View ArticleWelsh Cakes (Skillet Currant Cookies): A Taste of Wales
Delectable little Welsh Cakes are cookies that are cooked in a skillet on the stovetop. Crispy outside, they have a biscuit-like texture inside that's loaded with sweet currants and the heavenly whiff...
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