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Tag Archives: picnic
Berry burst lemonade
A refreshing summer treat! There’s not too many things I find more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than icy cold lemonade, and when it’s made with fresh berries it’s even better. Muddling (gently squashing) the berries releases some of … Continue reading
Lemon sour cream muffins with blueberries and ginger
So good, people just might think you bought these at a bakery! These are my new favourite muffins, and that’s saying a lot since I have posted many muffin recipes on this blog. The sour cream gives them a rich … Continue reading
S’mores brownies with salted caramel and dark chocolate
A favourite campfire treat gets a fabulous makeover! Rich, gooey and deliciously decadent, these brownies are one of the most wonderful things I have ever baked. Putting a graham cracker crust under my favourite chewy brownie recipe, throwing in some … Continue reading
Posted in baking, chocolate, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged baking chips, brownie, campfire, Chipits, chocolate, cocoa, dark chocolate, marshmallow, Paula Roy, picnic, s'mores, salted caramel, summer, treat
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Tourtière Tarts
Tourtière pops up frequently on lists of quintessential Canadian foods. While we often tend to associate this meat pie with winter feasts, especially over the Christmas season, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying the sweet-savoury flavours of tourtière any time … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Meat, Party
Tagged buffet, Canada, Canada Day, carrot, celery, cinnamon, cloves, entertaining, French Canadian, garlic, meat pie, onion, party, pastry, picnic, pork, summer, tourtiere
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Crispy Baked Buttermilk-Brined Chicken
There’s something so delicious about fried chicken – it’s no wonder many people find it irresistible. Unfortunately, it’s also a real pain to make. Deep frying is messy at best, dangerous at worst, and we all know we’re supposed to … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged bake, baked, baked chicken, brine, buttermilk, chicken, Cornflake crumbs, crispy, delicious, flavourful, freeze, fried chicken, juicy, make-ahead, picnic, pot luck, spicy, tender
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