Recent Recipes

Appetizers, Sandwiches, Sauces

Creamy Herbed Almond Spread

So simple and perfect for spreading on bagels, dipping your veggies, smearing on a wrap, serving on an appetizer tray with crackers, or just using as a great chip dip! With all the goodness of almonds and the taste of fresh garden herbs, enjoy this often! It’s also a perfect […]

Cookies

Choconut Crisps

Looking for a quick treat to make for your special someone? Whip up a batch of these extra crispy sugar cookies, cut, cook, drizzle in chocolate and sprinkle with roasted, salted hazelnuts. What’s not to love?

Appetizers, Baking and Quick Breads

Za’atar Man’ouche

This is a new taste and recipe in our house. A gift of spice from our travelling neighbours was a wonderful opportunity to try something different! This combination of flavours is a popular Middle Eastern treat, and one worth trying. A simple, quick-rising yeast dough is spread with a unique […]

Baking and Quick Breads, Desserts

Strawberry Rhubarb Cake

The popular combination of strawberry and rhubarb come together in this moist and flavourful cake. Easy, delicious, and full of fruit, it keeps well and makes a great celebration cake! The tasty filling could be Rosy Rhubarb Jam or a quick strawberry/rhubarb combo. A smooth vanilla buttercream ties it all […]

Jams and Preserves

Rosy Rhubarb Jam

A beautiful combination of spring flavours and colours, this jam is pectin-free and very low in sugar. I used local rhubarb and roses from my garden to create a balance of fresh and tangy flavours. This jewel toned jam makes a great gift and can be used between the layers […]

Salads

Spring Garden Salad

A walk through a spring garden…on a plate! This is, perhaps, more of a suggestion than a recipe, but it is wonderful to expand your perspective on what should be in a salad! Be experimental and open to new textures and tastes! Include a rainbow of colours and a variety […]

Desserts

Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes

Moist and tasty Lemon Poppyseed Scones are sliced open, filled with sliced, fresh strawberries and topped with a fluffy Coconut Whipped Cream. This is an easy way to make a simple, vegan, and always popular summer dessert for one or more!