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I have been making this comforting soup for a long time. I adore barley & I adore soup so… I make a large pot of soup and freeze the leftovers. The good news is I usually have all the ingredients on hand! It can be made the day before and stored, covered, in the fridge. If you […]
Makes 8 Servings I am so fortunate to have neighbours who like to try things I make. I made these dates a couple of years ago when we got together for dinner over the Christmas holidays. WE LOVED THEM! I now make these special treats every December! How can you go wront with mascarpone anyway? […]
Soups like this one, make for a really nice, warm meal, especially on a cold, rainy or snowy night! I often make soups on the weekend for a no-fuss meal or two during the week. Crusty bread or rolls are all you need! Makes 10 Servings 1 Tbsp. EVOO ¾ lean ground beef 2 ½ cups […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. A moist, spicy, quick to make, cake, that is great with not only coffee, we’ve had it for breakfast too! It freezes very well. Makes One 13 x 9 x 2” Cake 1 ½ cups unbleached flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking […]
Easter is just around the corner and in our house that means Hot Crossed Buns all warm from the oven not quite slathered in butter! Because I freeze them, then reheat as needed, I don’t bother with the icing as it would melt off. So, it’s up to you! I always used to make a […]
I’ve been wondering what to do with the remainder of the Medjool dates from Christmas and here it is! In no time you’ll have a nice treat to go with your cup of tea or coffee! Makes a great addition to a school or work lunch. Filling: ½ lb. pitted dates, chopped 1 cup water ½ cup raisins 2 […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. One of my go to veggie dishes in the fall and winter! Creamy and delicious! I use the tan coloured sweet potatoes. Goes very well with chicken, turkey or pork. Makes 4 Servings 2 small sweet potatoes (12 oz.) peeled & cut into chunks 4 […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. This is a dead-easy spread/topping. I like to use both Greek Kalamata olives and Greek green olives in brine. You will have to pit them but it’s not hard; just lay on a cutting board, place the back of a chef’s knife on the olive […]
There is just something about a meatloaf! It’s our kind of “comfort food.” This goes together easily, so it’s a good thing to make on a work night. The meatloaf can be served warm, room temperature or even cold. My husband has a particular fondness for meatloaf sandwiches! For the Meatloaf: 1 ½ lbs. ground […]
The first time I roasted a chicken using this method we were so pleased with the results that it’s still the only way we roll! It’s juicy, crisp-skinned and so easy to make. You’ll also see that the chicken for the most part, is roasted breast down. This is also the method we use for roasting turkey. […]