Did anyone else grow up eating “Ants on a Log”? Here’s a colourful spin on that theme. Keep the celery, spike the peanut butter with lime and honey, and trade out raisins for carrot rounds. Sprinkle on some dark seeds, and voila! Ladybugs (or ladybirds) appear, alighting just in time for the arrival of spring! Recipe for Ladybugs on a Stick Ingredients: celery sticks peanut … Continue reading Ladybugs on a (Celery) Stick
Before attempting this quiche, I thought needed spinach or baby kale. But then I realized that St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon. Why not use cabbage? It’s often on sale this time of year, and I had some Napa cabbage sitting in my crisper drawer already. For added colour, I tossed in some shredded Romaine. The point is that you can use whatever greens … Continue reading Paleo Artichoke and Greens Quiche
It turns out that raspberries and orange juice are a fun and entirely compatible flavour combination. When I needed a taste of sunshine last month, these muffins were a perfect pick-me-up. They are also a lovely addition to a weekend brunch, and are well-suited for Easter and other springtime celebrations. I wasn’t sure what to call this recipe. Cupcakes or muffins? Lightly glazed, these are … Continue reading Raspberry Almond Muffins (or Cupcakes) with Orange Glaze
Loaded with vegetables and packed with savoury goodness, bacon-infused pilaf works well as a meal with soup or salad. It can also be served in smaller portions as a hearty side dish. Eggplant and bacon pair beautifully together, and the flavours of the dish are completed by the lemon, soy sauce, and shiitake mushrooms. Though I prefer the more delicate flavour of fresh mushrooms, I … Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Pilaf with Bacon and Shiitake Mushrooms
When sweet cherries, creamy coconut billows, and sparkling soda come together, you can’t help but have a good time. It’s not hard to imagine yourself stepping up to an old-time soda fountain as you sip a nostalgic glass of Cherry Coconut Cream Soda. The blend of cherries and coconut cream, with a bit of frozen banana and almond extract, can stand on its own as … Continue reading Cherry Coconut Cream Sodas
Take breakfast to the next level with elegant crêpes rosette-style. These cherry and cinnamon-infused crêpe rolls are also a lovely brunch or dessert option. And they have the advantage of tasting quite wonderful even when made ahead. Like waffles, a stack of frozen crêpes are handy to have around “just in case” a craving or occasion arises. I can never make too many crêpes! (For … Continue reading Roses in the Snow Crepe Rolls
Swirls and Spice 