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
Not only is this one of the easiest salads ever, it is also packed with vitamins A and C, thanks to the peas and carrots. I make this salad frequently in the spring and summer for dinner and potlucks. The serving bowl is almost always empty by the end of the meal. Even family members who are not pea fans like this creamy side dish, … Continue reading Creamy Sweet Pea Salad
Can hot cross buns be made without raisins and candied citrus? Yes, they can. Pillowy, fragrant, sweet buns were what I was craving, and this recipe delivered all that. Furthermore, you can enjoy customizing your own buns by adding: carrots only carrots and walnuts carrots and apples Finely grating the carrots provided colour, moisture, and a hint of texture with much less fuss than carrot … Continue reading Carrot Spice Hot Cross Buns
Swirls and Spice 