Much earlier in the summer I made this side dish and loved it. However, I had the advantage of a living a northerly clime where baking year-round is not out of the question. So it seemed more fitting to wait and post this recipe when more people are in back-to-school mode and pumpkin recipes are starting to appear. Not that this recipe has much to … Continue reading Golden Crisp Potatoes and Carrots with Southwest Seasoning
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
Ginger meringue kisses are something that can be appreciated in either of two formats–as a crispy cookie or as a fluffy pie topping. It all began as a quest to make meringue in lieu of whipped coconut cream. Making a refreshing tropical fruit pie was the impetus, and the last thing I wanted to do was put the whole pie back in the oven to … Continue reading Ginger Meringue Kisses Made Simple
Sauce is what matters most when it comes to Asian cuisine. And sesame plus soy equals very good. Add some ginger and peanut sauce and we have a triumph. The credit for the delicious ginger peanut dressing goes to Ambitious Kitchen. To allow the sesame flavour to really stand out, I cut the peanut butter in half and sprinkled on some toasted sesame seeds. Then … Continue reading Sesame Quinoa Salad
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
Going nowhere all summer long can have some perks. If you have a garden, you don’t miss out on all the bounty appearing each day. If you don’t have your own garden, you can forage for berries or pick them at a farm. And perhaps you might win the garden lottery, and be asked to tend a friend’s garden while they are away, which is … Continue reading Garden Pesto Pasta Salad with Olives
Swirls and Spice 