Strawberry smoothies are my favourite! They are tasty, refreshing, healthy and a breeze to make. It’s the fourth (and last) recipe I made with the fresh strawberries we picked from Downey’s Farm . See the other recipes I posted for Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry Jam and Vanilla Mousse Cake with Strawberry Jelly. If you don’t […]
Beer Roasted Chicken on Our New Grill
This weekend we bought a Char-Broil grill. It has an infrared cooking system which helps prevent flare-ups , you get more even cooking temperatures and the food is juicer… all while using less fuel than traditional gas grills. We’ve done our share of research and enjoyed many bbqs cooked to perfection on this grill at […]
Strawberry Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love strawberry ice cream on a hot summer day? And if it’s homemade even better :)! This is a delicious cool treat that’s very easy to make with or without an ice-cream maker (in my case without). It’s the 3rd recipe I made with fresh strawberries after our trip to Downey’s Farm . […]
No-Bake Summer Cake – Vanilla Mousse with Strawberry Jelly
This is the perfect dessert for the hot summer days when I’m sure you have no desire to turn on the oven to bake. It’s a very light and refreshing cake with a smooth vanilla mousse layer and topped with a delicious strawberry jelly. This is the second out of four irresistible recipes I made […]
Cream of Mushroom Soup
I’m a mushroom lover (yeah I know, nothing new here!), they are so tasty and you can make so many dishes with them. The other day I realized that I have many recipes with mushrooms but no soups so I decided to make this light and tasty Cream of Mushroom Soup. It’s perfect for the […]
Garlic Chicken Livers Served with Polenta
These pan-fried chicken livers with a touch of garlic and served on top of polenta will get your taste buds watering like no other. It’s a traditional Romanian recipe found in just about every restaurant – just ask for ‘Ficatei cu Mamaliguta’ if you ever visit Romania. There is a secret to making the perfect […]
Cheesy Sour Cream Baked Potatoes
Enjoy a comforting and delicious dish of Cheesy Sour Cream Baked Potatoes that combines perfectly baked potatoes with creamy sour cream and melted Cheddar cheese. It’s a simple yet satisfying recipe that’s sure to please your taste buds. These baked potatoes were my specialty in grades 6 & 7 back in the ‘90s. Time: 70 min, Prep: 20 […]
Grilled Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms Sandwich
Asparagus is in season this month! Actually, in Ontario, May is the prime asparagus growing season so make the most out of it while you can. As I mentioned in my previous post, we picked some fresh asparagus and rhubarb from Andrews’ Scenic Acres farm in Halton Hills/Milton. I showed you the delicious Rhubarb & […]
Rhubarb & Strawberry Pie with Easy Lattice Top
Yesterday we decided to visit Andrews’ Scenic Acres, a pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm in Halton Hills/Milton. The early spring arrivers are rhubarb and asparagus so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to pick up some from the farm. Even though rhubarb is considered to be a vegetable, it is mostly used in pies and desserts. […]