This is a little different from the normal, icing sugar, milk or cream, maybe a dab of butter. Try it and see if this doesn’t make a huge difference. This will make about 5 cups. Will more than fill and ice a 3-4 layer cake. This doesn’t keep so it must be used right away….
Baked French Toast
It is always wonderful to get up on a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning and have that special treat that somehow makes your world perfect. This could be it. You need: 1 tbsp. pure vanilla 2 cups milk 8 slices of bread, 3/4 inch thick butter (of course) 6 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 tsp….
Chocolate Trifle with Mixed Berries
Alright, The holiday period is now over, all the ornaments have been packed away, thank you cards have been written (they have, right?) you deserve a special dessert and here it is. If you love chocolate and who doesn’t, this is just for you. It is three steps and each one is a ‘make ahead’….
Corn Pancakes
Before you think this is a mistake, let me tell you why. Don and I are trying a NO pasta, NO potatoes, NO rice, NO flour and NO white sugar (as in cakes and cookies) regimen. We have been eating cornbread now for two weeks. Upon returning home this morning from Church, Don said let’s…
Beignets
Don’t laugh but when Don and I were travelling the south of France a few years ago, my ‘bucket list’ was to find and devour Beignets. These are wonderful french delectables. We found them only once and it was a beach kiosk in Cannes. that was it. Ha Ha! Here is the recipe. Needed: 1…
Best Entertainment Tip
I wish I could take credit for this one and having had it in use for about fifteen years, my daughter thought I should share it with you. This is not my idea but one that Martha Stewart had in a magazine so long ago. Get a recipe box and fill it with recipe cards….
Onion and Apple Curry
This is another quick mini quiche for entertaining the masses. Try this one and you will see. 1 small onion 1 small granny smith apple, peeled, cored and grated 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 large, eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp. heavy cream cheddar cheese, grated pastry shells Put a little oil…
Corn and Red Pepper Mini Quiches
If you are looking for a different way to serve hors d’oeurves, try this one. You can make your own pastry or buy ready made tarts. You will need a 4 oz. can of corn kernels mix with 1/3 cup grated cheddar and one half of a medium sized red pepper. Beat…
Roasted Vegetable Risotto
This is easy and, as I love Risotto, is a favourite to make. Understanding you can use any leftover roasted vegetables or changing the goat cheese to Romano makes it a “what is in the cupboard” kind of fun. You need: 1 carton chicken broth, 900 ml 1/2 cup water 3 cups leftover roasted vegetables…
Fancy Fruit for Kids
Are your children tired of the same old fruit in a bowl? Try this one for size. Cut the ends off a melon. Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices and with a 2 inch metal cookie cutter, cut different shapes. Also, by using a fruit baller, you can make flowers by scooping out little circles…
Butternut/Yellow Split-Pea Soup
The cold winter air makes one wish for a good hearty soup that can be made in a slow cooker. Try this it is really tasty. You need: 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into pieces 1/2 of 450g pkg. of dried yellow split peas 3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, strings…