For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. I find these to be an extremely handy thing to have on hand. They store well in the freezer and can be used for sweet fillings and savoury fillings. Not a bad thing! If you decide to make a bunch and use the whole package […]
Kitchen Tips
Zucchini Marmalade
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Makes Approximately Six 8 Ounce Jars It’s summer and that means zucchini and lots of it! One of the things I love is marmalade and Chris of Rise Artisan** makes terrific marmalade. Years ago I was given this recipe but turned my nose up until […]
How To Make A Basic Brine
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. 2 cups water 2 Tbsp. kosher salt 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns 1 ½ Tbsp. white or brown sugar ¼ bay leaf **You can also add fresh thyme sprigs & juniper berries, flattened with the blade of a chef’s knife. Bring the water to a boil. […]
Carrot Soup With Ginger & Lemon
I have been making this fresh tasting soup for many years and it’s always a welcome first course for dinner or as a main course with multigrain bread or soda bread (recipe below), some cheese, perhaps an English cheddar or Scottish cheese. The addition of ginger & lemon gives the soup a nice zing. Our local […]
Microwave Scalded Milk
I am always looking for an easier way to do something and also a way not to dirty more dishes. I think that bit comes from being a caterer and washing all the dishes by hand. Whew there sure were loads of them! Whoever invented the dishwasher deserves the Nobel Peace Prize! Place the […]
Phyllis’ Kitchen/Cooking Tips
One of the most useful and indispensable things to have is a pepper grinder. Peugeot is a good brand. Having two small electric coffee grinders. One for spices, one for grinding a large amount of pepper. Another extremely useful tool is a rasp (Microplane) for grating citrus zests and for grating cheeses such as Parmigiano […]
How To Make Wonton Cups
Making these is pretty easy! You can make them a few days ahead & store at room temperature in an airtight container. Have fun coming up with any number of Asian inspired fillings that you like! 1 package square wonton wrappers Canola or other tasteless oil Preheat oven to 325°F. Place wonton squares on work […]
How To Make Pumpkin Puree
If you are planning on making your own puree, it is best made with a Sugar pumpkin & not your Jack ‘O Lantern pumpkin. Sugar pumpkins have a lot more flavour and are not watery when cooked. Cut your pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds & stringy bits (a ice-cream scoop works well), place cut sides down […]
Turkey Or Chicken Salad Sandwich Filling
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Turkey and chicken salad sandwiches are fabulous in my books. I have made hundreds of chicken and turkey salad sandwiches using various ingredients and this one is a favourite of mine especially if you use fresh crop apples. Add some lettuce, arugula or mizuna and you’ll have a great sandwich! Makes 4 […]
Mary’s Green Tomato Relish
If you are one of those who are getting into canning or getting back into canning, this is a great relish to make. As a teenager, I used to hang out my girlfriend’s house and spend time with her mom who was a really good cook. I would copy out recipes of hers that I liked […]