Grilled Asian Chicken is a recipe that I had almost forgotten about and that would have been a shame. An easy to make soy-ginger-garlic marinade, infuses the chicken with a wonderful flavour and keeps it moist while on the grill. … Continue reading
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The weather has turned frosty and so my thoughts have turned to comfort food. A lovely winter or summer dessert, Ginger Pear Upside Down Cake can be made with fresh or canned pears. When pears are at their peak in … Continue reading
Great Grandma’s Soft Ginger Cake is a light and delicately spiced cake. The cinnamon and ground cloves make it more than just a ginger cake. This moist and flavourful cake is the perfect dessert for fall and winter. Frost it … 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
Now Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday and I am sure that many ovens will be filled with the aroma of cooking turkey, but I like to start a few days before with a Ginger Crisp cookie that is shaped like … Continue reading
How refreshing to serve a dip that goes well with both crackers and vegetables. Ginger Curry Dip with Mango Chutney calls for chopped cashews, but I have made it without the nuts for people with allergies and it works just … Continue reading
Certain flavours make good companions. Rhubarb and ginger are a good example. The ginger is combined with the rhubarb in the base of this dish, in the form of grated crystallized ginger. Ginger powder is also added to the cake … Continue reading
Bread pudding is a dish that has been around for centuries. Cooks have always wanted to devise ways to use stale bread. As a basic principle, bread puddings consist of bread slices that may be used whole or may be … Continue reading
It is the time of year when I start to tire of winter root vegetables, even the ever popular carrot. However, our winter carrots are very reasonably priced, especially when compared to the imported spring vegetables from other parts … Continue reading
These Braised Bok Choy and first trimmed and then cut in half, before they are braised. Shanghai Bok Choy is a wonderful vegetable that is available year round. It is a nice way to add a fresh vegetable to a … Continue reading