The prospect of wild rice, maple syrup, and rhubarb together on a plate enticed me to get my waffle iron out again. The resulting crisp, nutty waffles tasted wonderful on their own, but adding cherry-rhubarb maple syrup was a perfect complement to the waffles. Complex and hefty enough to be a stand-alone meal, I didn’t even miss having bacon. Never have I tasted a heartier … Continue reading Wild Rice Waffles with Pecans (GF)
Sweet side dish or dessert? Normally rice pudding can be both. With its layers of pineapple and fluffy meringue, this one is definitely angling for the dessert table at your next potluck or family gathering. Rice pudding is versatility in edible form. As a sweet side or a comforting dessert, it complements almost any type of spice palette, from Mexican to Indian to Scandanavian dishes. … Continue reading Triple Layer Pina Colada Rice Pudding
Oven pancakes are faster and easier than you might think. There’s a good reason why the Swedes, Germans, and Dutch are known for them. Not only are “Dutch babies” or oven pancakes delicious, you can whip up the batter in less than five minutes. Pop it in the oven and 25 minutes later, a hot breakfast is served! I usually wake up hungry. But pancakes seem … Continue reading Berry Lemon Oven Pancake
I’m still craving warm rays of sun that peaches sweetly suggest. A crumble cake with peaches on top just had to happen, with red raspberries for tartness and added colour. Never mind that our early spring weather has been cool and blustery, with another chance of flurries still to come. We will taste sunshine, served on a plate, as we continue to celebrate the hope … Continue reading Raspberry Peach Crumble Cake
If you have sweet potato haters in your midst, make these cookies. Just don’t tell them what’s inside until after they take a bite. The joke’s on them, because they’ll want to keep eating these chocolate-dipped coconut cookies with caramel topping no matter what you say. When it comes to boxed cookies, I thought my days of indulging in Girl Scout cookies were over as … Continue reading Healthier Samoa Coconut Cookies
Made with simple pantry ingredients, these oat bars and their peachy goodness are entirely within reach all year round!Finding a juicy fresh peach is not an easy thing. Last summer we struck out and were disappointed with the peaches available; I have craved good peaches ever since. Thankfully, canned and frozen peaches make it possible to taste one of my favourite fruits any time of … Continue reading Spiced Peach Oat Bars
Swirls and Spice 