A simple rustic quick bread with a sweet and spicy jam. The perfect savory breakfast addition over the holidays, or anytime, Cheesy Irish Soda Bread and Strawberry Jalapeno Jam. This is bread in own of it's simplest forms and also…
From my days of slingin' swanky hash at a four and a half star bed & breakfast; the Fricco Omelette was created in the middle of a frenzied service when I burnt the Tofu Scramble I had planned for my…
Pancakes are a thing a of beauty, so quick, so easy and so fun to make. Add a few twists like lemon, ricotta and a handful of raspberries and you have show-stopping, mouth-watering Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Honey Drizzle…
It was a slow start to spring in our little corner of the world. As the last of the rhubarb patch goes to seed, I thought I'd take one more bite with these tasty Rhubarb Muffins. This is the meeting…
Eggs, they're the prefect fast food. Eggs cook fast and act as a delivery system for just about anything in almost any combination. Served hot or cold, a frittata can feed the whole family, at any time of day, in…
There is something deeply satisfying about the rich, red flavour of sun-dried tomatoes, whether they're the star of a sweet pesto, a quick sauce or these Savory Sun-Dried Tomato Scones; it's a taste that says autumn. This is a baking treat just for me, and part of a system of self-care that I perform in tiny rituals throughout my week. It is a practice of pleasure, as I enjoy the smallest of moments.
Move over orange juice, champagne has a new brunch companion for a snazzy, light brunch cocktail. I give you the Pomosa, champagne pomegranate cocktail. For your next special occasion; think pomegranate.
Nothing like a belly full of warm, spicy Double Berry French Toast in the morning. In my days as an innkeeper in at the Dragonfly Inn, this was a guest favorite. Topped with small, sweet Nova Scotia strawberries and smothered in warm raspberry-maple syrup. Breakfast, it's the most important meal of the day.
This time of year I love a warm scone, fresh from the oven. Perfect with a nice hot cup of tea on a late fall day. Lemon scones are among my favorites; adding cranberry and white chocolate. Light, fragrant, not too sweet; perfect for the girls on a Sunday afternoon or as a hostess gift during the holidays.
Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins, a taste of the south with a few surprises - fresh corn sliced right off the cob as part of the batter, cream cheese in the center so it's gooey and smooth and a red pepper jelly baked on top adds just a hint of sweet spice.
For Parental Unit to post on Facebook wall of delightfully sullen teenager in hope deliciousness, our Savory Waffle Benedict. (note to Teen Chef: life gets better after high school and cooking is a piece of cake.) Happy Mothers Day.
A family favorite, can you ever go wrong with a good, fruity, moist banana muffin? No, of course you can't. This is among my most loved recipes (which BTW goes great with Nutella).