Like noodle soup, I view crepes as another deliciously versatile dish that can be enjoyed any time of day (or night). Crepes disappear faster that hotcakes in our house, so I always try to double or triple the crepe recipe. In one sitting a crepe fanatic like myself can devour anywhere from 6 to 12 crepes. This recipe makes about a dozen. If you ever … Continue reading Sunshine Crepes with Mango and Pineapple
Moist and balanced in flavour, these sweet-but-not-too-sweet chocolate donuts beg to be downed with a glass of milk (non-dairy in my case). As an afternoon or evening snack, or for breakfast, these mini donuts happily accept a variety of finishing touches. Top them with chocolate ganache and coconut or ganache and chopped nuts, or simply dip them in granulated sugar. Chocolate cravings can thus be … Continue reading Double Chocolate Mini Donuts with Coconut
Upon seeing a recipe for Orange Maple Cornmeal Muffins, I sensed we might have a winner. And win we did, with fruit-flavoured results that left kids asking for more. Starting a Monday morning with miniature donuts made from muffin batter was a fun change of pace. Though I was out of eggs, Poppy’s delicious recipe required none. This version also made the best possible use … Continue reading Orange Maple Baked Donuts
Breakfast foods that double as desserts are a deliciously worthwhile investment. Whether it is leftover dessert waffles for breakfast, or vice versa, making a big batch of waffles means we can extend our eating pleasure into the next day. And that is exactly what we did, though I served the first “choco waffo” batch as an after-school snack. Taste matters a lot to me, but … Continue reading Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream
Carrots and Spring make a lovely pairing, even if you are not permitted by the weather to start sowing seeds in your garden. When you add carrots to granola with cardamom, bliss in a bowl is what you should rightly expect. And this recipe did not disappoint. I almost titled the recipe “Can’t-Stop-Eating-This Carrot Granola.” Carrot Spice Granola can be enjoyed in a variety of … Continue reading Carrot Spice Granola
An egg casserole without cheese? Yes, it can exist, thanks to the creaminess of mayonnaise. Some cooks prefer to make their own mayonnaise, but I still buy mine in bulk. When I served a previous incarnation of this casserole at a group function, no one even seemed to miss the cheese. Should you have any diners that despise mushrooms, you may divide the casserole in … Continue reading Mushroom and Kale Egg Casserole: A Dairy Free, Gluten Free Recipe
Swirls and Spice 