I was so excited about making homemade buckwheat noodles recently that I decided to try them out in lasagna. And since the noodles have a bit of sweet potato in them, Mexican lasagna was my first choice. I always thought that homemade noodles were somewhat difficult to make, but I realize now that they are really fairly simple. Take a look at my lasagna … Continue reading Lightened Up Mexican Lasagna
An aromatic Asian broth surrounds homemade buckwheat noodles in this comforting soup. Each flavourful spoonful is also healthy and gluten free, thanks to nutritious bone broth and magnesium-rich buckwheat. This month, in addition to fancier fare like clafoutis, I’ve intentionally shared more of my family’s favourite simple recipes. Tasty foods like Creamy Sweet Pea Salad and Paradise Fruit Salad appear on our table again and again in real … Continue reading Homemade Buckwheat Noodle Soup
Perfectly matched fruits mingle marvelously in this trio of tropical flavours. My all-time favourite fruit salad, it first arrived on our table a decade ago in Vietnam, where mangoes, pineapples, and bananas are plentiful. There I would also add cubes of fresh guava, which is tough to find on the North American continent. Even with just the three fruits, you are in for a treat. … Continue reading Paradise Fruit Salad
Sweet fruit framed with an egg-rich batter makes this blueberry peach clafoutis superb for dessert or brunch fare. You could perhaps call this an oven pancake, but “clafoutis” sounds much more chic. When I went off to college, my interest in the culinary arts began to blossom. Already equipped with basic cooking skills thanks to my mother, I began collecting cookbooks and trying new recipes … Continue reading Blueberry Peach Clafoutis
What’s for Easter dinner? Lemon and lamb and lots of spring salads I hope! Here I have collected 12 delicious options for a special meal that’s not too stressful. Of Easters past I have fond memories that include visits from my grandparents and singing hymns together in church, as well as hunting in the backyard for Easter candy and eggs. Worship and feasting are still the most important … Continue reading An Easter Buffet Roundup
Today I am sharing the recipe for these colorful Coconut Panna Cotta Citrus Cups at Whole New Mom. You can head over to my guest post there to enjoy the recipe! Coconut Panna Cotta Citrus Cups Continue reading Coconut Panna Cotta
Swirls and Spice 