There is something about fresh summer fruit and berry pies! They are a custom in my household and one of my favorites is Peach Blackberry Pie. A traditional double-crusted pie, this summer favorite combines two fabulous flavors to make a divine pie filling. Continue reading Perfect Peach Blackberry Pie Recipe
This Blueberry Quick Bread is a wonderful treat when fresh local highbush blueberries are in season. The addition of either orange or lemon zest and juice makes this a very flavorful quick bread. So, according to your taste preference, you can make this a Blueberry-Orange or Blueberry-Lemon bread. Continue reading Blueberry Quick Bread Recipe
Summer berry pies like Raspberry Pie, are, in my view, a rite of summer. Here, in PEI, we follow the berry seasons religiously starting with the strawberries in late June/early July, followed by the raspberries in late July/early August, and the blueberries in August/September. Continue reading Traditional Double Crusted Raspberry Pie
This Rustic Bacon, Cheese, and Potato Pie is simply delectable. As I write this post, it is Food Day Canada, a day set aside to acknowledge all the wonderful foods produced in Canada. While, usually, I celebrate the day with seafood for which Prince Edward Island is well known, I thought it was time that I featured another food for which the Island is famous – potatoes! Continue reading Rustic Potato, Cheese, and Bacon Pie Recipe
These Bakery-style Raspberry Lemon Muffins are a treat any time of the year but especially so when the local raspberries are in season. Continue reading Bakery Style Raspberry Lemon Muffins
Oh, the treat of homemade Raspberry Jam! This is a traditional cooked Raspberry Jam with no pectin added. This method of jam making is sometimes referred to as “long boil jam” because it is cooked on the stovetop until the jam has cooked down and thickened. Continue reading Traditional Raspberry Jam – no pectin added
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat that can be made with just basic standard pantry ingredients and not require a shopping trip to the supermarket for supplies. These Double-Decker Chocolate and Coconut Brownies are just that kind of treat! Continue reading Double Decker Chocolate and Coconut Brownies
If you love one skillet stovetop dinners and chicken, you will love Chicken Florentine! This restaurant quality dish is basically tender pan-fried chicken breast cutlets served in a creamy sauce containing nutrient rich spinach. Continue reading Creamy Chicken Florentine Recipe
These old-fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Drop Cookies are a cookie jar favorite. Filled with plump raisins and pecans, the cookies have a delicious flavor profile owing to the combination of warm spices. The cookies have a lovely soft texture with a short, tender crumb and the key to keeping them soft is not to overbake them. Continue reading Oatmeal Raisin Drop Cookies
If you are a lemon lover, you will love this Luscious Lemon Layer Dessert. This four-layer dessert starts with a shortbread type base, topped with a cream cheese layer, followed by a lemon layer, and topped off with fresh whipped cream. This decadent refrigerator dessert is absolutely sublime and a lemon lover’s dream! Continue reading Luscious Lemon Layer Dessert
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, still slightly warm from the oven, are indeed a treat, especially when slathered with good butter. With their soft and tender texture and buttery flavor, these biscuits complement many meals. Continue reading Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Chances are you have heard of Irish Soda Bread. Perhaps you have even made it yourself. Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread leavened with baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) that is activated by acidic buttermilk. Easy and quick to make because there is no yeast and no waiting for the dough to rise, this bread can be pulled together as easily as making tea biscuits or scones though the baking time will be longer. Continue reading Irish Soda Bread Recipe
This Ham and Pasta Casserole is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover ham. So, the next time you have a boiled ham dinner or a baked ham, be sure to save 8 oz of the cooked ham for this delicious casserole. Continue reading Ham and Pasta Casserole
This wholesome and hearty Whole Wheat Bread has a lovely tender crumb. A versatile bread, it makes great sandwiches and toast and is a lovely accompaniment to many meals. Continue reading Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
Date lovers will love this Orange, Date, and Spice Loaf. Moist and delicious, this quick bread is made with Medjool dates, orange peel and zest, and warm spices. An old-fashioned flavorful tea loaf, it is delicious served perfectly plain or with a slather of butter. Continue reading Orange, Date, and Spice Loaf
This Macaroni and Sausage Casserole, with its tomato-based sauce, is flavorful and easy to make. The casserole is perfect for weeknights. Add a green salad and some rolls, bread, or biscuits for a hearty and satisfying dinner. Continue reading Macaroni and Sausage Casserole
These easy-to-make one-bowl Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Blondies are moist, slightly chewy, and studded with chocolate chips. Topped with a sprinkling of turbinado sugar, they require no frosting. Continue reading Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Blondies
An Italian-American entrée, this Chicken Marsala is a stovetop dish featuring pan-fried chicken breast cutlets and mushrooms in a rich and savory Marsala wine-reduced sauce. Italian influenced, it is a derivative of Italian Scaloppine dishes. Continue reading Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe
These Cranberry and Lemon Scones are a lovely treat any time of the year but, with their bright red cranberries, are especially seasonal over the Christmas period. Serve them with a favorite jam or curd, such as either my Cranberry Curd or Lemon Curd. Continue reading Cranberry and Lemon Scones
Bruschetta is simply an appetizer that consists of a tomato-basil topping served on crostini toasts. It is best made with the freshest tomatoes possible (i.e., from the garden) but can certainly be made year-round with good quality supermarket tomatoes. Continue reading Classic Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction
