Holiday Pies: Thanksgiving Twists on the Traditional
Holiday Pies are a staple for Thanksgiving & Christmas, and a sweet Twist on the Traditional is always welcome when it’s delicious! I love the wide variety of pies for the Holidays that are always impressive to look at. So many pies to choose from, so little time…and tummy room left after a huge feast. Save room for dessert! Holiday Pie Ideas: Pies of all varieties are served for Thanksgiving & Christmas –...
Holiday Turkey Ideas: Thanksgiving Twists on the Traditional
If you’re looking for Holiday Turkey Ideas, then I have some Thanksgiving Twists on the Traditional for you. Let’s face it, most of us keep to and enjoy certain traditional dishes for the Holiday season, and we associate the very enjoyment of the holidays with the foods we most commonly prefer to eat. These foods warm us and seem to create comfort. The most obvious food is Thanksgiving and Christmas roasted turkey....
How to Cook Holiday Whipped Sweet Potatoes + Video
We love Holiday fare in our home and one of the house favorites is my recipe for How to Cook Holiday Whipped Sweet Potatoes. Light, fluffy clouds of sweet potato deliciousness is on your horizon… These potatoes are spicy, buttery and creamy with Holiday seasonings and you just need to smell them to know they are going to be fantastic. Sweet potatoes are often thought of as a heavy vegetable, and they are nutrient dense as well....
Web Chef Review: Ontario Asparagus at Harvest Barn Country Markets
This is what I say about Ontario Asparagus at Harvest Barn Country Markets! Just look at this crispy asparagus looking all plump with beautiful, green tips. One of my favorite vegetables, there is nothing like fresh asparagus like this. First, rinse the asparagus, and before you use it, just bend the stalk and it snaps off just at the point where the most tender part of the stalk begins. I’m not too sure how I will be using this...
How to Bake Cinnamon Sticky Buns: Mother’s Day Delights
Every home chef needs to know How to Bake Cinnamon Sticky Buns… The smells of cinnamon will fill your home, and the excitement of what’s coming out of the oven will make everyone’s taste buds wild! So decadently sticky and delicious, ooey & gooey – you will have requests to make them frequently. They are so pretty, your family will think you are a genius. How to Bake Cinnamon Sticky Buns: Perfect for...
Easter Menu Ideas to Please Everyone
Spring is here and you might want to spruce up your Easter Menu with some great ideas. Some are twists on the traditional, and some are wonderful, modern additions to your table. Below are recipes from appetizers through dessert, including beverages & some cool fun for the kids too. Listen to Kimberly on Tim Denis in the Morning on Newstalk 610 CKTB talking Easter Menu deliciousness! Appetizers: Blue Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes...
How to Roast Quail with Rice & Fruit Stuffing: Easter Surprises
Quail is one of the most tender & sweetest of the game birds and this recipe for Roasted Quail with Rice & Fruit Stuffing is prepared in such a way to bring out the best in flavors of the quail. We often serve quail for Easter dinner and what an impressive presentation to see the quail arranged on a large platter, on a huge bed of rice and garnished with lemon, cherry tomatoes, and an assortment of re-hydrated dry fruits. How...
How to Roast Whiskey Basted Peameal Bacon + Video
Back-bacon isn’t just for breakfast anymore…try cooking a Whiskey-Basted Peameal Bacon Roast! Lovely for dinner alongside Colcannon or Boxty for a St. Patrick’s Day feast or Irish-inspired meal. Use Canadian whiskey & make this a true Canadian dish. How to Roast Whiskey-Basted Peameal Bacon: We are fans of peameal bacon at our house, and this roast is a lovely change from other peameal recipes we make. Type: Main...
A Romantic Valentine’s Day Menu
When deciding on what to make for your romantic dinner for two, this Valentine’s Day Menu is a great place to start for ideas! Making this day special is something to look forward to for the both of you because this menu is going to be sooooo delicious… A Romantic Valentine’s Day Menu: Enjoy these tasty tidbits from appetizer through dessert. Mix & match these ideas with some of your favorites to come up with...
How to Cook Grandma’s Russian Pancakes
Russian Pancakes are always a treat around our house. There are so many kinds of pancakes, I hardly know where to begin. Pancakes or griddle cakes can be prepared to serve as appetizers, breakfast, lunch or supper, treats or as desserts & snacks. They can be prepared on your kitchen stove, table-side, a BBQ grill pan or electric griddle. Regardless of what one calls them, pancakes, crepes, blintzes, griddle cakes, batter cakes or...
How to Make an Ice Cream Sundae
Ice Cream Sundaes are old classic treats that satisfy your inner child & inner foodie alike. Varying ice cream flavors & syrups, adding nuts & sprinkles…it’s all up to you. How to Make an Ice Cream Sundae: Making sundaes is so much fun, especially for kids. This is a great alternative for serving cake for birthday parties, allowing the kids to make their own special creations. Try using liqueurs for the syrup...
How to Cook French Toast: National French Toast Day
National French Toast Day is November 28th, and oh-what-a classic French Toast is. French toast is definitely a breakfast favorite at our house, but we have had it in the evening & called it supper, and at noon, and called it lunch! This is a perfect way to use up stale bread, but fresh, white, brown or grain bread is perfectly okay too. The bread is dipped into a milk & egg mixture, and browned up in butter. Jam, syrup or...
How to Make Creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: National Sundae Day
National Sundae Day is November 11th, and on this day, How to Make Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream is a great thing to have under your belt. Sundaes are such beautiful desserts, especially served in good crystal, fruit nappies, so you can see the ice cream from every angle. I’m a believer in making my own ice cream, and enhancing the finished product with real whipped cream, your favorite nuts or fruit, and a maraschino on top. How to...
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