This White Sandwich Bread is the closest to store-bought that I have found yet. But believe me – it is better-than-store-bought! Continue reading “Bread Machine White Sandwich Bread”
The Wine Lover’s Picks LCBO Vintages Release Jan 5, 2019
The January 5th, 2019 Vintages release theme is good value wines. In order to do that they are featuring a combo of tried and true value regions along with some lesser known varietals from lesser known regions.
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Smoked Duck Breast Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
This Smoked Duck Breast Salad is an easy and elegant starter salad. The flavours are rather bold so it works well as a stand alone course. Continue reading “Smoked Duck Breast Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette”
Grilled Pepper and Scallop Phyllo Nests
This Grilled Pepper and Scallop in a Phyllo Nest makes a great first course. You can make it the winter under your broiler or on the BBQ in summer. Continue reading “Grilled Pepper and Scallop Phyllo Nests”
Phyllo Pastry Nests
These Phyllo Pastry Nests make a quick and easy base for any variety of fillings. I made a seafood and pepper saute to fill my first ones but I can think of all kinds of creamy fillings you might want to ‘corral’ in these pastry rings. Continue reading “Phyllo Pastry Nests”
Double Cranberry Steak Sauce
This Double Cranberry Sauce was originally intended as a steak sauce but it also goes really well with other meat dishes. I have served it with duck breast and steak but you could serve it with other poultry, pork or even lamb. Continue reading “Double Cranberry Steak Sauce”
Fire Crackers
A simple improvement to good old soda crackers turns them into these spicy ‘Fire Crackers’. Continue reading “Fire Crackers”
Veggie Cheese Ball
This light and refreshing Veggie Cheese Ball doesn’t have to look like a Christmas ornament. It is great as a spread on crackers too!
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Grilled Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Port Vinaigrette
This Grilled Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Port Vinaigrette is a wonderful winter salad. Continue reading “Grilled Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Port Vinaigrette”