In real life I have been blessed to know some very creative friends. I met Quyen when she was a university student in Vietnam. She has since gone on to live abroad herself, and I love seeing what her talented hands continue to create inside and outside of the kitchen. Of this amazing pancake recipe she says: Last week I happened to make these pancakes … Continue reading Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup
Adding red pomegranate arils to things is usually a good idea. Especially if you love pomegranate. With blueberry muffins, here is an opportunity to add a little extra colour, flavour and crunch. The crumb topping gives a superb finish. With the first batch gobbled up quickly, it’s time to make more. Mornings, especially busy ones, just go better with muffins. And fresh, homemade muffins are … Continue reading Blueberry Pomegranate Muffins
This casserole appeared on our dinner table earlier in the week. After wanting to make a savoury casserole that included grits, I finally developed a winning recipe that everyone could enjoy. Why grits? A friend from Tennessee gifted me with the last of her precious stash before she moved back home. After several experiments, this savoury blend of grits, eggs, and sausage is a dish … Continue reading Savoury Egg, Sausage, and Grits Casserole: A Dairy Free Recipe
Our summertime lunches have alternated between pasta, sandwiches, and assorted kinds of pancakes. Making pancakes for lunch takes hardly any more time than cooking pasta. And we are big fans of pancakes with a side of bacon or sausage. It runs in the family I suppose, since pancakes were what my grandmother was making nearly every day for lunch or dinner before she had to … Continue reading Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberry Peach Sauce: A Gluten Free Recipe
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
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
Swirls and Spice 