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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Artisan-style Fruit and Nut Crisps
Ever since Lesley Stowe introduced the world to her fantastic Raincoast Crisps, I’ve wanted to figure out a way to make them at home. Somehow, eating a cracker that’s packed with nutritious things makes me feel more virtuous about the … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Baking, Breads, Snacks
Tagged artisan, blueberry, brown sugar, cheese, cherry, cracker, cranberry, crisps, flax, fruit, Greek yogurt, lactose-free, maple syrup, nut, party, pecan, pistachio, sesame, sunflower, vegan, vegetarian, walnut, whole wheat, yogurt
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Guest Post: Breakfast for the Famished Father
I am thrilled to offer, for your enjoyment, a guest post from my charming, patient and supportive husband, who is the best recipe taste-tester in the world and an excellent cook in his own right. While I was out of … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast
Tagged bacon, breakfast, brunch, butter, cheese, eggs, guest post, humour, potatoes, sandwich, sandwich maker
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15 Minute Shortbread Cookies
I love this recipe because I live in a house full of cookie thieves. Not the kind of people who drain the cookie jar on the kitchen counter at an alarming rate; the kind who sneak into the basement freezer … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Desserts
Tagged butter, Christmas, cookies, cornstarch, fast, flour, holiday, icing sugar, quick, Santa, shortbread, sugar, vanilla
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Books for Cooks – 2014 edition
I am often asked for cookbook recommendations and I have to confess that my answer varies widely from day to day and season to season. Were I to win a lottery, one of the first things I’d go shopping for … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbooks
Tagged Christmas, cookbooks, Flavor Bible, food, foodies, gifts, Hanukkah, last-minute, Ottawa, Ottonlenghi, Plenty More, shopping, vegetarian
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Cranberry-Cinnamon Cocktail/Mocktail Syrup
Cranberry and cinnamon are both favourite holiday flavours. This ruby red syrup is as pretty as it is delicious and it makes a wonderful hostess gift. You can find nice small jars or bottles at many dollar stores. While I … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged Christmas, cinnamon, cocktail, cosmopolitan, cranberry, drink, family, festive, friend, gift, Grand Marnier, handmade, holidays, hostess, lime juice, mocktail, neighbour, party, simple syrup, sugar, triple sec, vodka, water
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Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Chutney
Tangy cranberries are the perfect sidekick for sweet, caramelized onions. Kick up the flavour with a sultry, smoky balsamic and you’ve got a multipurpose preserve that is sure to impress. A plain or spicy balsamic would also work well in … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Preserves
Tagged balsamic, balsamic vinegar, caramelized onions, chutney, cranberry, crostini, honey, maple syrup, preserves, salt, smoky balsamic
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Eggnog Loaf
Light in texture and full of flavour, this loaf just tastes like Christmas to me. Eggnog, sugar and butter, along with a generous helping of nutmeg…perfection! Ideal for brunches or as a dessert, this recipe makes a cake-like loaf that … Continue reading
