I’ll take a freshly baked pig in a blanket over a standard hot dog any day. For years I have been making my own dough to wrap our pigs in a blanket. They are family-friendly and very portable, which makes them a great choice for eating on the go. Today I tried adding a pretzel coating, and as you can see, the crunchy coating was … Continue reading Pretzel Coated Pigs in a Blanket
A call for pear and plum pickers was met with eager glee from all the members of my family. Three energetic volunteers soon darted out the door to glean the surplus fruit from another yard a few blocks away. The local pears they brought back were small and took time to ripen, and once they did, I decided that a fruit tart was in order. … Continue reading Blueberry Pear Gingerbread Tarts
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
Naan bread made with yeast is nice, but sometimes I want to make flatbread fast. So I found a promising recipe for naan bread leavened with baking powder, and gave it a dairy free makeover. This recipe works in a skillet or oven, but I found it puffed up better in the oven on the “broil” setting. If you’d rather use a skillet though, simply … Continue reading Dairy Free Naan Bread
The idea seemed too simple. And then I tasted one. After that I had no qualms about sharing the recipe for these delicious vegetable wraps. I started with leftover Golden Crisp Potatoes and Carrots. While I considered wrapping them in a homemade tortilla, I opted instead for a leaf of crisp Napa cabbage, which is almost as mild as lettuce in flavour. The only other … Continue reading Southwest Vegetable and White Bean Wraps
I would eat these here or there. I would eat them anywhere. My daughter was delighted that there were a few strawberry oat bars left after I brought them to church to share as a morning snack. These fruity oat bars are also perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Really, there is not a wrong time of day to eat them; hence the … Continue reading Strawberry Oat Bars
Swirls and Spice 