Gluten Free ‘Bran’ Muffins – Just as Good as Those ‘Other’ Ones!
Gluten free bran muffins that taste deliciously close to the real thing – they’re rich and moist and full of that traditional bran muffin flavour. A comforting snack and breakfast staple. (Skip to...
View ArticleRoasted Cabbage Slabs – a Sublime New Way with an Old Vegetable
Magic happens when you give this humble vegetable a turn in a hot oven. Roasted cabbage slabs become deliciously soft, silky, and nutty – divine with their cheesy crunchy topping. I have to stop myself...
View ArticleBanana Buckwheat Pancakes – Light and Fluffy
The sweet subtle taste of banana combines with the rich earthy taste of buckwheat and oats to make fluffy pancakes that are as healthy as they are pretty. Irresistible. Load ’em with fruit and a splash...
View ArticleMaharagwe with Ugali (Red Beans in Coconut Sauce with Cornmeal Slices) : A...
The flavour in this Kenyan bean dish – maharagwe – is out of this world! Buttery beans swim cozily in a rich, creamy, spice-laden broth of coconut milk and tomato. Serve the delicious, saucy beans with...
View ArticleCooking with Kids: Simple Jam Tarts (Sooo Delectable)
These addictively delicious little jam tarts, with their crispy cream cheese pastry and glistening jam centers, are so much more delicate and delectable than their simple ingredients would suggest....
View ArticleBuckwheat Galettes – the Best Way to Eat Sausages!
Try wrapping your smoky grilled sausage in a fun and flavourful buckwheat galette; you’ll never want to eat it in a dry old bun again! It’s easy to hold, and all the fillings stay inside. Plus, these...
View Article7 Layer Dip – a Southwest Appetizer for Easy Entertaining (And We’re Off to...
This easy 7 layer dip is quick to put together and always a hit! Refried beans, salsa, and veggies snuggle under a blanket of cheese. Serve it with tortilla chips for a great party starter, or take it...
View ArticleSwedish Meatballs with Cream Gravy: A Taste of Sweden
Swedish meatballs are pillowy, tender bites of pure deliciousness – nothing like the bouncy little balls of spiced meat you may have tasted elsewhere. These ones are meltingly soft and cloaked in a...
View ArticlePavlova: A Taste of New Zealand
A classic pavlova is easy to make and tastes wonderful. It is a delicate and absolutely fantastic dessert, adaptable to all different kinds of fruits, and naturally gluten-free. With this swoon-worthy...
View ArticlePan con Tomate, Spanish Memories, and Bare Bottoms
Pan con Tomate (Tomato Bread) is a beautifully simple and delicious breakfast – a favourite way for Spaniards to start their day. All you need is five minutes and a few basic ingredients, sweet ripe...
View ArticleSautéed Pears with Chocolate Sauce – a Simple and Decadent Dessert
Sauteed Pears with a luscious chocolate ganache sauce – this is a dessert to impress, stunning in its simplicity. Only 5 ingredients are needed to make this fantastic fruit dessert. You can even use...
View ArticlePorto Tonic Cocktail and Memories of Portugal
Chase away the summer heat with a Porto Tonic cocktail. It’s gin and tonic’s sassy Mediterranean cousin, light and fresh and full of flavour. (Skip to recipe.) I’m slogging away in the garden, trying...
View ArticleAxoa d’Espelette: A Taste of France (A Simple Stew from the Basque Country)
Axoa d’Espelette is a simple chopped meat stew that is full of flavour! This dish is a festive recipe from the Basque country in France, often served at country fairs, but equally enjoyed at family...
View ArticleSweet ‘n Tangy Zucchini Relish
Your hamburgers and hot dogs will thank you if you add a dollop of this fantastic, sweet, tangy zucchini relish to them. Or try it on a tuna or egg sandwich! What a delicious way to preserve that glut...
View ArticleVanilla Canned Peaches – a Taste of the Okanagan
A quart of golden canned peaches: it’s the essence of summer in a jar. Flecked with tiny specks of vanilla, these peaches are simple, luscious, and full of sunshiny flavour. Canning them yourself is...
View Article3-Ingredient Quinoa Pancakes – High Protein, Quick, and Easy
These simple 3-Ingredient Quinoa Pancakes are hearty, delicious, and versatile – but best of all they are absolutely quick to whip up! They make a healthy breakfast for those rushed mornings when you...
View ArticleRed Chimichurri Sauce – A Taste of Argentina
Red Chimichurri Sauce is a zesty variation of Argentina’s famous green chimichurri. This fresh, spicy sauce makes a grilled steak sing! Try it on chicken or fish, too. It’s quick to whip up in a food...
View ArticleBrownie Brittle for Lunch Box Nibbles (and any other kind of nibbling, too!)
What’s crisp and crackly and sweet and chocolatey? Ta-da-da-da! Brownie Brittle! Put a few chunks of it into your lunchbox to help satisfy your sweets cravings, and you won’t even feel too bad about it...
View ArticleYou Gotta Try This Banana Bread – It’s Our Favourite Recipe
This tender, moist banana bread is just what I’d been looking for all my life, after trying many different versions. It’s got the right balance of banana and sweetness, with a lovely moist crumb and...
View ArticleThanksgiving Recipes Round-Up
Are you looking for those perfect Thanksgiving recipes? Maybe you want to change up tradition just a little bit? Try something new? Or stick to the tried and true favourites that have been part of your...
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