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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Classic Cream Puffs
Cream puffs really came into their own in North America as a popular sweet treat after World War II. Also known as profiteroles, these delicate pastries have been a favourite of mine since childhood. There is something magical about watching … Continue reading
Posted in Baking
Tagged baking, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cream puffs, dessert, treat
3 Comments
Sausage-Vegetable Orzo
I have a confession to make. While I generally adore all things pork, I have never really liked sausages – something about the mystery of what was actually inside those slimy casings had really put me off. Everything changed this … Continue reading
Roast Chicken in a Pot
Roast chicken is a favourite Sunday supper in our house. This classic French method is not only super easy, it also produces the juiciest, most flavourful chicken I have ever tasted, because the bird simultaneously roasts and steams while cooking … Continue reading
Challah
While this braided, slightly sweet loaf is most commonly associated with Jewish cuisine, it’s a staple in several European cultures as well. This is a great recipe for beginning bread bakers as it is not a finicky dough that needs … Continue reading
Rice bowl with peanut sauce
I discovered rice bowls just a few months ago at Washington State’s first certified organic restaurant, Chaco Canyon Organic Café in Seattle. I was instantly smitten when my lunch arrived – a soup plate heaped with napa cabbage, tofu, brown … Continue reading
Posted in One dish meals, Recipes, Vegetables
Tagged brown rice, cabbage, chicken, peanut sauce, tofu, vegan, vegetarian
6 Comments
The Best Banana Bread Ever
Did you know that a banana plant only produces one crop of fruit in its lifetime? All the more reason to cherish every banana – even those sad-looking ones covered in brown spots. Don’t throw them out – bake with … Continue reading
Holiday treats from the kitchen – Part 2
As with all homemade items, the few extra minutes you take to prettily package up your gifts from the kitchen will be well worth it. Your treats will look a little more eye-catching and the recipients will surely appreciate the … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous goodies
Tagged Christmas, edible gift, holiday gifts, hostess gift, hot chocolate, popcorn, seasoning
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