How to Bake Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake
In our house, we love Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake with warm spices and delicious dried fruits, always reminds me of the aromas of the Holidays. Even those, who say they don’t like fruitcake, rave about this Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake. It just isn’t Christmas, if our favorite fruitcake isn’t on our dessert platter of goodies. Note: This recipe calls for nuts, and since some people don’t eat nuts, I...
How to Grill Corn-on-the-Cob with Fresh Sheep Cheese with Lemon + Video
If you’re looking for an unbelievable side dish, Grill Corn-on-the-Cob with Fresh Sheep Cheese with Lemon! This is one of my favorite recipes for cooking corn-on-the-cob, and I am very excited to show it to you. Serving freshly grilled corn with sheep cheese adds another layer of salty, tangy richness that makes the flavors sing – a truly perfect combination with the sweet, charred corn on the cob. Grilling the corn,...
How to Make Napa Jack’s Orange BBQ Basting Sauce + Video
Napa Jack’s Orange BBQ Basting Sauce is like Wow for your mouth! This basting sauce is tangy, smokey & savory, all at the same time, and an easy & beautiful way to introduce serious flavor to your pork. This is a really fantastic orange BBQ basting sauce to use on your favorite meats, or even as part of your marinades or salad dressings. I will demonstrate how I use this basting sauce on pork chops. Napa Jack’s...
How to Grill Napa Jack’s Orange BBQ Pork Loin Center Chops + Video
If you want something tasty & quick to grill up this season, Grilled Napa Jack’s Orange BBQ Pork Loin Center Chops are just what you are yearning for. One of my favorite dinners is BBQ’d pork chops, and when you add in orange zest and bitters with BBQ sauce flavors, you have my delicious recipe for How to Grill Napa Jack’s Orange BBQ Pork Loin Center Chops. Talk about succulent pork chops, and flavor packed BBQ...
How to Bake Blackberry Pie
Blackberry Pie is a true joy of summertime. When blackberries are in season, there is nothing more delicious than the plump, luscious blackberries in a pie with a little whipped cream, crème fraîche or ice cream on the side. This is really a treat for the eyes and the palate. Though, I prefer fresh blackberries, frozen blackberries are acceptable. How to Bake Blackberry Pie: I used my Mom’s recipe for the pie shell of this...
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 –...
How to Make Haskap Citrus Cyclops Cocktails + Video: Homemade Halloween Treats
I am very pleased to share a recipe with you of How to Make Haskap Citrus Cyclops Cocktails, especially appropriate for Halloween parties and fun celebrations. A delicious, crimson colored cocktail, tangy & sweet with haskap juice & pure culinary citrus essential oil. Spike this bevvy with Golden Pear Liqueur for the adults, or enjoy without alcohol. The pièce de résistance is the cyclops eyeball made of kiwi with the color...
How to Make Haskapa Cranberry Sauce + Video
There is only one sauce better than cranberry sauce to accompany your Holiday feast, and that is this recipe for How to Cook Haskapa Cranberry Sauce. Tangy, sweet and saucy with whole cranberries combined with the juice of the haskap berry. This is the perfect Holiday match for turkey, duck, pheasant, game or pork. In fact, this sauce is so outstanding that you could go one step further and use it with dessert, like alongside a creamy...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Savoy Cabbage at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Take a look at this beautiful specimen of Ontario Savoy Cabbage from Harvest Barn Country Markets. It is in perfect condition with nice, green, shiny leaves. It’s heavy, crispy, fresh and ready to use. There are no ugly outer leaves with holes in them that need to be discarded. so I can use every bit of this cabbage for my recipes. As usual, I am satisfied that whatever I cook with this cabbage from Harvest Barn Country Market,...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Cabbage at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Ontario Cabbage is here at Harvest Barn Country Markets! Just take a look at these beautiful cabbages – one green and one red. They are big, healthy, fresh and Ontario-grown and I got them at Harvest Barn Country Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The cabbage I brought home is in perfect condition, vibrant in color, and with crisp, plump leaves. These particular cabbages went into salads, and I made Salami-Topped Cabbage-Wrapped...
Web Chef Review: Epicureal Piri Piri Chillies
These Epicureal Piri Piri Chillies are actual tiny dried chillies, also referred to as African Bird’s Eye Chillies. They contain some serious heat, so one must be conservatively cautious when using them and incorporating them into your dishes. Believe me, they are very, very hot. The Portuguese brought these chillies to Africa, where it now grows wild & domestically, thriving in Africa’s hot climate and has become an...
How to Cook Seared Duck Breasts with Fig Sauce: Mother’s Day Delights
You need to read about How to Cook Seared Duck Breasts with Fig Sauce! Doesn’t that sound fabulous? This year, my daughter asked me what I would like for my Mother’s Day celebrations, and I’ve gotten together a few wonderful recipes that I’d like to enjoy on my Day… How to Cook Seared Duck Breasts with Fig Sauce: Scrumptious with a gorgeously seared duck breast, and a sweet, acidic sauce that will wow you...
How to Make Blood Orange Meringue Pie: Easter Surprises
This recipe for how to make Blood Orange Meringue Pie is an unusual treat that you and your friends and family will enjoy. Such a nice change from the standard lemon meringue pie. How to Make Blood Orange Meringue Pie: Try using other citrus fruit for a lovely fruit meringue pie. Some other options include: lime orange tangerine grapefruit sudachi Type: Dessert Recipe Prep Time: 35 min Cook Time: 15 min Bake Time: 10 – 15 min...