I remember watching a baking show years ago where a chef made Lavender Cookies. At that time, the concept of adding dried flowers to cookies made no sense at all to me. Then, years later, I came upon several shortbread recipes that incorporated culinary lavender. My interest was piqued, especially since we have a NeobContinue reading “Lavender Shortbread Cookies”
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MOCK APPLE PIE
My variation of an apple cake that we made in Home Ec class at Virgil Public School, this blend of apples, cinnamon and sugar is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Good also in July as my youngest daughter is waiting patiently for her favourite cake to come out of the oven as IContinue reading “MOCK APPLE PIE”
Peek-A-Boo Mulberry Cobbler
Growing up in southern Ontario, most people had a weeping mulberry tree in the gardens around their home. These were mainly decorative and a popular feeding spot for robins and squirrels once the berries were ripe. My mother would use mulberries in her fruit tarts mixed with other berries and they add a lovely splashContinue reading “Peek-A-Boo Mulberry Cobbler”
5 Minute Scones
I have no idea when I started baking scones. We never grew up eating them. But I have been making them for at least 20 years. A simple accompaniment to breakfast, lunch or even dinner, these ingredients all get put in one bowl, mixed lightly and then baked for about 15 minutes. Simple assembly, simpleContinue reading “5 Minute Scones”
2 Ingredient Fabulous Fudge!
Years ago, I received an email from one of my co-workers connecting me to a link with hundreds of Christmas Recipes. I found a recipe for fudge that contained at least 5 ingredients. I kept adjusting the recipe until I had the same consistency with without the additional sugar and ended up using just condensedContinue reading “2 Ingredient Fabulous Fudge!”
“Upping the Ante” Burger Buns
Having guests over for a bbq tonight? Impress them with these simple whole wheat hamburger buns! Now before you cringe and assume that “whole wheat” means gross and that that one picky friend you generally have to cater to won’t like these, you are wrong. Moist and light, these are the perfect accompaniment for eitherContinue reading ““Upping the Ante” Burger Buns”
3 Ingredient PB Cookies – add everything but the kitchen sink!
I have a cookie baking reputation that I have gained over the years. And so the pressure is on to make sure that every cookie I turn out, is worthy. I remember bringing a platter of chocolate chip cookies to a large skating event and having a man come up to me and say, “IContinue reading “3 Ingredient PB Cookies – add everything but the kitchen sink!”
Yes, you CAN bake bread!
Do you have flour, yeast, honey and salt? Then you can make the tastiest, crustiest bread that will have your family telling you they never want to eat store-bought bread ever again! And in how much time? 5 Minutes prep, 1 hour rise and 15 minutes bake time. That’s fresh bread in about an hourContinue reading “Yes, you CAN bake bread!”
My “GO TO” White Cake
One of the first recipes I have ever used, this cake serves as the base for so many different cakes, loaves and even muffins. Over the years I have adjusted the recipe to one that requires about five minutes preparation and is virtually fail-proof. It only requires one bowl, so that clean-up is a cinch!Continue reading “My “GO TO” White Cake”
Just a Girl in the Kitchen…
I come from a large European immigrant family where fresh ingredients came right from a huge garden and fresh eggs were collected every morning from the laying hens we always had growing up. No, I wasn’t raised on a farm or in a bygone era of long ago. My childhood was mainly in the 80’s!Continue reading “Just a Girl in the Kitchen…”
Lolita Bakes! 