Veal Piccata is simple to prepare and delicious. Originally from Italy, Veal Piccata is now a standard for veal scallops. The richness of the butter and the sourness of the lemon complement the salty, vinegary, pungent flavour of the capers. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Pear Crisp is accented with cinnamon and ginger….a lovely fall dessert. Pears are still very plentiful at the Farmer’s Market. I will use any excuse to find a way to use them when they are so perfect. Winter pears are … Continue reading
Pomegranate season has arrived at the grocery store. The pomegranate is an ancient fruit originally from Persia (Iran). Of late, it has been attributed with anti-oxidant properties, but I use it because it is delicious. Bacon Pomegranate Mushroom Salad combines … Continue reading
Sometimes, it is nice to take a break from regular vinaigrette mixtures of olive oil and vinegars and spices. Buttermilk Cucumber Dressing is a versatile and low cal creamy dressing that is delightful on mixed greens, arugula, and spinach salads. … Continue reading
Although I am saddened by the passing of summer, I herald the fall and winter comfort foods of thick soups and stews. Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushrooms creates tender moist chicken with a mushroom sauce that is delightful over rice … Continue reading
October seems to be the beginning of the cold and flu season. The idea that chicken soup has medicinal effects dates back to ancient times. Current research seems to agree that there is something to the broth’s reputation. Forget take-out … Continue reading
The Farmer’s Market has just been too attractive and I found myself with a basket of Bartlett Pears that were ripe and ready to use…what to do? Pear Pie takes the sweetness of fresh pears and combines it with crystallized … Continue reading
Fried Green Tomato Salad is a combination of red ripe tomato slices placed on panko crusted fried green tomato slices and topped with greens that have been dressed in a spicy lemon vinaigrette. There is so much in this recipe … Continue reading
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Day! Pumpkin Pie is a dessert that just evokes Thanksgiving. This recipe, handed down to me from my Mom, uses pure pumpkin (not a pie filler) and a combination of spices that results in an amazing flavour. … Continue reading
As some of our family headed off to the festivities at the Cranberry Marsh in Bala today…those left at home were making Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Scones. We purchased our fresh cranberries at the Farmer’s Market on Friday. Cranberry Scones … Continue reading