Need some inspiration for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day (or any old day)? Here are four, simple-to-make dishes along with wine pairings that are sure to show your loved one(s) how much you care. Savory Cheese Tartlets with Blackberries paired with La Marca Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco ($12) Cream of Asparagus and Vermont Sharp [...]
When I was growing up in Quebec, the family would gather at Grandma’s house for baked beans breakfast several times a year. She’d bake fresh loaves of bread and the aromas would be divine. Grandma would soak her dry beans overnight then cook them slow and low overnight, with Grandpa adding a little water throughout [...]
My grandma used to make my sister and me peanut butter and banana grilled sandwiches in a cast iron contraption when we were kids. This contraption, an early version of a Panini press, had long handles that could be flipped on the stovetop until the bread was perfectly browned and gorgeous. I miss those days [...]
I recently spent the weekend in my native Quebec where I got a chance to breakfast with my two young nieces. Like their mom, my sister Josée, they love the combination of strawberries and Nutella, the chocolate hazelnut spread. On the first morning of my weekend back home, the girls enjoyed Strawberry Nutella Treats. On [...]
Strawberry season’s in full force and I can’t think of anyone who loves the little red gems more than my sister, Josée. When her and her family visited me in New Jersey last, I, of course, had bought strawberries for her. To my delight, my two nieces have inherited her love for strawberries and here’s [...]
Not sure why, but the thought of throwing away over-ripe bananas drives me nuts. Instead, I’ll spend a few bucks to save four $0.35 bananas – not logical, but makes for a treat everyone enjoys. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup (1stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 [...]
Oatmeal on a cold morning is a personal favorite. I’ve seen a ton of recipes for Crockpot oatmeal and finally decided to try it. I’ve tried my own version and it’s worked well on the first try! The steel-cut oats give the oatmeal fabulous texture and the old-fashioned oats provide the creaminess that’s perfectly soothing on [...]
They say a banana is the world’s most perfect food, but a soft-boiled egg with the right seasoning and a dollop of mayo might just be ‘it’ for me. Directions: Place room-temperature egg in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water so there’s about 1-inch of water above the egg. Put saucepan over high heat. [...]
This simple batter is best made the day before and refrigerated. Great stuffed with hazelnut spread and raspberries. Ingredients: ¾ cup flour ¾ cup milk 2 tbs sugar ½ tsp salt 2 tbs vegetable oil 2 eggs Vegetable oil for frying Directions: Stir together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, oil [...]
4 medium to large fresh portabello caps 3 Tbs. olive oil 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2 small onion, finely diced 1 cup corn kernels 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup fried, crumbled bacon salt 8 eggs Preheat oven to 400 F. Place the portobello caps, gill side up, in [...]
