Food, Travel, and Cooking!
This makes a lovely brunch dish or served as a light supper dish along with a salad. Although the photo may not make it not leap off the page, it is very, very good! It’s been a keeper in my files for a number of years and it’s vegetarian! I prefer using the cheese instead […]
This velvety soup, makes an outstanding first course and it’s easy to make. All the veggies are roasted together, bringing out their natural sweetness. I mean, how can you go wrong with roasted garlic? Try and find local garlic, instead of using the imported Asian garlic. You will be surprised at the difference! The soup […]
I think this is not only a beautiful tasting soup but is smooth, creamy, with an absolutely gorgeous colour. If you don’t like cilantro, you can substitute it with parsley. You will be missing the boost of exotic flavor though! The great thing about having Farmer’s Markets is the availability of wonderful, sweet carrots from […]
This is excellent soup, can be made with over-wintered leeks but is especially good when the leeks become available at the end of summer/beginning of fall and if you’re lucky, you might find some at the Farmer’s Market in December! The chives say spring to me, as once February is half way through, I am […]
I make these olives all the time and I like to have them on hand throughout the year for quick nibbles. When friends drop by all you need are some cheeses and a baguette! Oh, and vino! The olives keep in the fridge for at least a month and the flavoured oil is great drizzled […]
I spotted my favourite zucchini, Romanesco, at the Farmer’s Market recently, so decided to make this side to serve with barbecued chicken. You can use fresh ears of corn, but I often use frozen, if the corn is not ripe yet and the zucchini is! Makes 6 servings 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, […]
A much more attractive way to present sausages I think! The mustard baste adds a special note. Great for brunch! Best of all, they’re so easy! Makes 8 Servings 1 sweet red bell pepper 8 links of sausages, (approx. ½ lb.) Mustard Baste: 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or thyme (or […]
This is a wonderful topping for waffles. I make it in the fall and winter when apples are in season. Although the recipe specifies dried sour cherries, it is equally delicious using dried cranberries. The cranberry harvest is a beautiful sight to see! Makes approximately 5 cups 3 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 1 ½ lbs) […]
We’ve been roasting potatoes this way for what seems like forever. They are simple, quick to make and a delicious accompaniment to so many menus; including meats, chicken or for brunch with eggs and sausages. My husband makes the best ones! To change things up, you can omit the rosemary and throw in a couple […]
An excellent way to feed a large-ish group brunch, with most of the work done the day before! Always a good thing in my opinion! You could serve the strata with oven roasted potatoes and/or sausage patties or sausages, for a hearty brunch; on the lighter side it would be nice to begin with some […]