Sauce is what matters most when it comes to Asian cuisine. And sesame plus soy equals very good. Add some ginger and peanut sauce and we have a triumph. The credit for the delicious ginger peanut dressing goes to Ambitious Kitchen. To allow the sesame flavour to really stand out, I cut the peanut butter in half and sprinkled on some toasted sesame seeds. Then … Continue reading Sesame Quinoa Salad
This cake could have been a muffin. But sometimes it’s nice to have a slice of moist cake in the morning. Or to slice off a bit for an afternoon snack. Or opt for coffee cake after dinner, as a moderately sweet dessert. I like the crunchy top too. There’s nothing I didn’t like about this cake, actually. Perhap you’ll feel similarly after trying it … Continue reading Berry Lemonade Brunch Cake
Going nowhere all summer long can have some perks. If you have a garden, you don’t miss out on all the bounty appearing each day. If you don’t have your own garden, you can forage for berries or pick them at a farm. And perhaps you might win the garden lottery, and be asked to tend a friend’s garden while they are away, which is … Continue reading Garden Pesto Pasta Salad with Olives
Combine a fragrant medley of spices with locally picked Saskatoon berries in a moist applesauce batter and what do you get? An exercise in self control. I have to put these out of sight or I am too quickly drawn to eat “just one more.” Blueberries can easily be substituted for Saskatoon berries in most recipes (and vice versa). We now live in an area … Continue reading Saskatoon Berry Applesauce Bars
What can a person make with oat bran? How about sweet, fluffy pancakes? I credit the success of these pancakes to oat bran, which is lighter in weight than oats. Spelt and oat bran are the only grains used in this recipe, and the results were just what I was after–hearty goodness without being overly dense. Since spelt is lower in gluten that wheat, I … Continue reading Honey Oat Bran Spelt Pancakes
Some people are ready to eat breakfast just a few minutes after waking up in the morning. That describes me. Inspired by a recipe for breakfast cookies at Sally’s Baking Addiction, these wholesome mango oatmeal cookies are a perfect make-ahead treat for breakfast. Especially for when you are craving something different. Have a cookie (or two). Whether you eat yours first thing in the morning … Continue reading Tropical Tango Breakfast Cookies
Swirls and Spice 