Using this method means no soaking overnight. There’s a theory that if you do soak overnight; fermentation begins to take place, hence stomach issues can arise. Since finding this method, I never soak overnight. Sometimes you just don’t know “what’s for dinner?” the day before! To Quick “Presoak” the Beans: Place the beans in […]
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Anne’s Little Chocolate Cake
This little cake has been my go to for what seems like forever. Everyone should have a simple chocolate cake recipe in their back pocket. It doesn’t require any milk or eggs and is whisked together quickly. Makes 1 – 8” cake 1 ½ cups unbleached flour 1 cup brown sugar, not packed ¼ cup […]
Homemade Biscuits
Being able to bake simple things like biscuits and quick breads is such a very good thing and you’ll impress everyone! Biscuits should be slightly moist, tender, light and flaky, satisfying and delicious. Biscuits are wonderful with soups, main course salads and stews! I made a discovery years ago out of necessity. Being absolutely slammed at […]
Orzo, Feta And Tomato Salad With Marjoram Vinaigrette
Fresh marjoram has such a sweet and fragrant scent and flavor. I love it! It’s a herb I always grow in the garden. You can dry it for use in the winter. It adds a lovely taste to chicken or pork dishes. This salad is just so refreshing on a hot day with perhaps Joe’s […]
Tomato Salad With Onions, Gorgonzola And Olives
There is nothing like a salad made with tomatoes at the peak of their season! A delicious salad and so easy to make. If you like, you can use feta cheese instead of the gorgonzola, but the gorgonzola is fabulous! Makes 6 Servings 5 ripe large tomatoes, cut into 1/3” slices 1 small red onion, […]
Sidewinder Salad
Not your everyday spinach salad that’s for sure! I ordered it for lunch one day at a restaurant, long gone from the Vancouver scene and am I glad I did! It was so good, I had to try and recreate it at home. Every time I make it, everyone loves it, not only is it […]
Burgers With Roasted Garlic Aioli
And more Burgers, Burgers, Burgers! The recipe specifies using ground chuck, but I have changed it up on occasion and used ground buffalo and even ground turkey and loved them all! Makes 4 Servings Make the compound butter: ¼ lb. unsalted butter, room temperature ½ large clove of garlic, minced ½ tsp. each, minced fresh tarragon, basil […]
Rhubarb Apple Crisp
Once upon a time there was a very special bakery by the name of “Ecco il Pane” here in Vancouver. The baker made fantastic apple and rhubarb turnovers. The filling was sensational and so is this crisp! I like to make up a batch of the topping and store in the freezer so that when […]
Cooking Bacon In The Microwave
As I really hate the mess that frying bacon on top of the stove makes, I use my microwave when I need cooked bacon. On a dinner plate, place a piece of paper towel. Lay the bacon slices on top. Cover with another layer of paper towels. Place in the microwave and cook on high […]
How To Make Creme Fraiche
So much more economical than paying $5.00 for a tiny bit of crème fraiche. You can use any leftovers (if you have any!) for making a pan sauce for chicken or pork chops or whatever else takes your fancy. Experiment using in other ways too, enjoy! Combine in a jar, 1 cup whipping cream and […]