Author archives: Mom

Ready to roll and cut cookie dough finishes these puzzling party sweets in a flash Nutrition Facts (Puzzle Cookies) Per serving: 102 kcal cal., 5 g fat (1 g sat. fat, 24 mg chol., 90 mg sodium, 13 g carb., 0 g fiber, 1 g pro. Percent Daily Values are…

Crispy on the top, but super-gooey in the middle, rich and an utterly mind-blowing chocolate experience, these pots are an honest and delicious expression of chocolate – they really celebrate the quality of the chocolate you choose. MAKES 70, SERVES: 12 DIFFICULTY: NOT TOO TRICKY INGREDIENTS 300 g quality dark…

Roasting is a good technique because it’s a one-stop shop in cooking. Sometimes the simplest of side dishes are the best – the ones that don’t require a lot of looking after or fuss. Serves: 4, Submit Prep: 5min, Cook: 20min, Total: 25min INGREDIENTS 1 lb broccoli, tops cut into…

Cheesy Mexican Pasta is a mix between my recipes for Easy Macaroni and Cheese and Goulash. I find myself craving it all year round and enjoy it most warmed up for lunch. Our youngest grandson likes it, too. Some may call this Mexican Mac and Cheese or Cheesy Goulash. Made…

Here’s my take on Julia Child’s recipe for Beef Bourguignon – French Beef Stew. It’s so delicious. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients and instructions. It’s worth the effort and is the perfect way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon! Julia Child’s Boeuf à la Bourguignonne…

When it comes to tea party savories, Ham Salad Tea Sandwiches are one of my favorites. Sort of like a deviled ham salad with onion, celery, and pimento. Serve on thin slices of wheat or rye bread or spread thick on snack crackers. As a girl, my mom liked to…

I use Hoisin Sauce when I make Orange Chicken. But I don’t always have the product in my pantry. For those times, here’s my recipe for Homemade Hoisin Sauce. It works very well and is easy to make. For those who might not know, Hoisin Sauce is a sweet-spicy condiment…

Algonquin sunflower bread Ingredients 3 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds 3 1/4 cup Water 2 1/2 tsp Salt 6 tbl Corn flour 2/3 cup Corn oil Instructions Put the sunflower seeds, water & salt into a pot, cover & let simmer for 1 1/2 hours. When well cookked, crush the seeds…