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Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis Old World-style dessert is perfect for Tea Time. The moist, crumble-topped cake can be composed with any seasonal fruit and is a staple on my Grandma's menu. Enjoy!
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or thawed seasonal fruit (I used 1 cup rhubarb, and 1/2 cup each raspberries...Continue Reading
This Old World-style dessert is perfect for Tea Time. The moist, crumble-topped cake can be composed with any seasonal fruit and is a staple on my Grandma's menu. Enjoy!2 1/4 cups flour3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or thawed seasonal fruit (I used 1 cup rhubarb, and 1/2 cup each raspberries...
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My favourite kitchen toy is my hand blender. There is nothing easier or more satisfying than a pot of vegetables whirled together into a smooth, brightly colored soup. In the spirit of going green for Earth Day, try this amazing quick “green” soup recipe.
2 tsp (10ml) canola oil
1 onion onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups (1L) low sodium vegetable stock
1 large bunch organic...
2 tsp (10ml) canola oil
1 onion onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups (1L) low sodium vegetable stock
1 large bunch organic...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basChocolate Fudge sounds like a recipe that should be tricky and time-consuming to make. Indeed it's quite the opposite, and with Easter approaching, try something other than the standard box of chocolates and whip up a quick and infinitely variable batch of fudge for a pretty handmade gift.
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz/400 mL) sweetened condensed milk
Dash of salt
2 tsp...Continue Reading
Chocolate Fudge sounds like a recipe that should be tricky and time-consuming to make. Indeed it's quite the opposite, and with Easter approaching, try something other than the standard box of chocolates and whip up a quick and infinitely variable batch of fudge for a pretty handmade gift.3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips1 can (14 oz/400 mL) sweetened condensed milk
Dash of salt
2 tsp...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis is a marriage of two classic homestyle foods - Shepherd's Pie and Chicken Pot Pie with a twist!
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 thighs)
4 cups chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large sweet potato
1 large parsnip
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch nutmeg
1/3 cup butter
carrots (cooked, from previous step)
1 stick celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp each thyme and sage
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This is a marriage of two classic homestyle foods - Shepherd's Pie and Chicken Pot Pie with a twist!2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 thighs)4 cups chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large sweet potato
1 large parsnip
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch nutmeg
1/3 cup butter
carrots (cooked, from previous step)
1 stick celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp each thyme and sage
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis classic is one of my favourite British desserts. Ideal as an indulgent weekend treat, but also easy to make for guests, it looks gorgeous served in pretty glass dishes or vintage china cups.
Sponge cake (or Angel Food Cake)
Raspberry jam (I like the Bonne Maman range)
Sherry (or any liqueur or dessert wine that you like)
Macaroons
Fresh raspberries
Thick custard (ready-made or make your own usingContinue Reading
This classic is one of my favourite British desserts. Ideal as an indulgent weekend treat, but also easy to make for guests, it looks gorgeous served in pretty glass dishes or vintage china cups. Sponge cake (or Angel Food Cake)Raspberry jam (I like the Bonne Maman range)
Sherry (or any liqueur or dessert wine that you like)
Macaroons
Fresh raspberries
Thick custard (ready-made or make your own using
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basTry these sweets for your sweetie this Valentine's Day! A study from the late 1990s showed the scent of baking cinnamon buns to be one of the most stimulating aromas for men - and don't they say the way to his heart is through his stomach? With a high-fibre punch, even your buff babe won't be able to resist.
1 cup milk
¼ cup honey
¼ cup butter
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
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Try these sweets for your sweetie this Valentine's Day! A study from the late 1990s showed the scent of baking cinnamon buns to be one of the most stimulating aromas for men - and don't they say the way to his heart is through his stomach? With a high-fibre punch, even your buff babe won't be able to resist.1 cup milk¼ cup honey
¼ cup butter
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThere are few things that bring back childhood nostalgia quite like PB & J. That simple brown-bagged sandwich recalls the days of learning to read, colour, and play nicely with others for academic credit. For many of us, those were also the years of being teased, breaking limbs in some ridiculous way, and being dis-invited from a friend's Strawberry Shortcake-themed birthday...Continue Reading
There are few things that bring back childhood nostalgia quite like PB & J. That simple brown-bagged sandwich recalls the days of learning to read, colour, and play nicely with others for academic credit. For many of us, those were also the years of being teased, breaking limbs in some ridiculous way, and being dis-invited from a friend's Strawberry Shortcake-themed birthday...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basTraditionally, your New Year's Eve beverage would be a bubbly, expensive champagne. This year, shake things up with one of these new, creative cocktails we tested with LCBO product consultant Janet Nastamagu. They're quick and easy, and will leave your taste buds tingling with excitement.
"As long as you start with a sparkling wine, you can mix it with pretty well any liquor that you love,...Continue Reading
Traditionally, your New Year's Eve beverage would be a bubbly, expensive champagne. This year, shake things up with one of these new, creative cocktails we tested with LCBO product consultant Janet Nastamagu. They're quick and easy, and will leave your taste buds tingling with excitement."As long as you start with a sparkling wine, you can mix it with pretty well any liquor that you love,...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIf your family is anything like mine, you have at least 3 versions of the same meal coming at you back-to-back in the next few days. While you love your seasonal eats, a little variety sure doesn't hurt. Try a baked brie appy for change!
Combine all ingredients from the apple down to the salt and pepper in a medium-sized sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, let simmer until...Continue Reading
If your family is anything like mine, you have at least 3 versions of the same meal coming at you back-to-back in the next few days. While you love your seasonal eats, a little variety sure doesn't hurt. Try a baked brie appy for change!Combine all ingredients from the apple down to the salt and pepper in a medium-sized sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, let simmer until...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn these times of lingering economic uncertainty, we're transforming a nuisance into an opportunity by dusting off those lessons learned in 7th Grade Home Economics and returning to the kitchen. Eating in is the new vogue!
Here on ChickAdvisor we've featured many new and tweaked favourites from the homefront stovetop. What were your top foodie features of 2009?
We start at the...Continue Reading
In these times of lingering economic uncertainty, we're transforming a nuisance into an opportunity by dusting off those lessons learned in 7th Grade Home Economics and returning to the kitchen. Eating in is the new vogue!Here on ChickAdvisor we've featured many new and tweaked favourites from the homefront stovetop. What were your top foodie features of 2009?
We start at the...
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