No pumpkins were harmed in the making of these tarts. Nevertheless, the warm flavours of fall shine through in healthy, date-sweetened treats. But these cranberry date tartlets are not just for health nuts. Finicky eaters might notice that the crust is unusual, but oddly enough, my normally skeptical children gave them a big thumbs up! The rich, sweet flavour made my mouth glad to eat … Continue reading Cranberry Date Tartlets {Gluten Free}
Lemon and fresh cranberries pair beautifully to create tender, tart-and-sweet muffins that are just as fitting for breakfast as they are for the dinner table. These quick-to-disappear muffins are something I want to make for Thanksgiving too, which is coming very soon here in Canada. Then I plan to make them again for American Thanksgiving in November. Another batch or two will be gobbled down in between the … Continue reading Cranberry Lemon Muffins
My first taste of goji berries came as a twenty-something foreign teacher in China. It was one of the delicious components of the famous “eight treasures” tea, and the berries were touted as being very nutritious. And indeed they are, with stratospheric levels of antioxidants plus a healthy dose of vitamin A. I’ve incorporated these delightful red berries in recipes before, first in spiced apple cider and … Continue reading Goji Pear Spice Muffins {Gluten Free}
How many things can you bake with a muffin tin? This month I will be revealing some wonderful muffin tin recipes, both sweet and savoury, that are perfect for kicking off the fall baking season. And since muffins are great for sharing, I invite you to join me in a unique baking challenge! The “Love Your Neighbour” Muffin Tin Challenge All month long I will … Continue reading Muffin Tin Month {and a Challenge to Share}
As satisfying as a warm bowl of lentil soup is, I sometimes long for something different. Crisp apple and carrot cubes offer plenty of crunch in this dish that celebrates the harvest season. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just the right tang to the goji berry-infused vinaigrette that ties the flavours of this autumn salad together. As a bonus, the honey, apple cider … Continue reading Harvest Lentil Salad with Goji Berry Vinaigrette
Inspired by my favourite Chinese and Vietnamese desserts, these rice cakes feature sticky rice coated in sesame seeds with sweet banana tucked inside. Frosted birthday cakes in Asia were always a dicey proposition. They almost never tasted quite right to me. But anything sweet that involved sticky rice was usually excellent. So I have come to the conclusion that it is best to seek out ethnic food that … Continue reading Sesame Sticky Rice Cakes with Banana
Swirls and Spice 