by Cynthia | Sep 23, 2012 | Appetizers
¼ cup pine nuts 2 cups of cooked chickpeas (one 14 oz can, drained) 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons tahina (sesame paste) ¼ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons olive oil Garnishes: finely chopped fresh herbs – parsley and/or chives...
by Cynthia | Jul 15, 2012 | Salads
The grilled corn adds a nice smokey flavour to this festive summer salad. Goes well as a side dish with grilled meats or make it into a one-bowl meal by tossing with leftover roast chicken. SERVES 4 to 6 4 ears of corn, husked removed and...
by Cynthia | Jun 26, 2012 | Desserts
Cake Batter 1 cup butter 2 cups white sugar (I prefer organic cane sugar) 4 eggs 3 cups white flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Sauce 1 cup white sugar ¼ cup water ¼ cup white...
by Cynthia | Jun 1, 2012 | Sides
Makes 12 cups 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled & sliced very thin 2 small shallots, finely chopped ¼ cup cold butter, cut into tiny cubes 1 tablespoon flour ½ cup 5% cream 2/3 cup Upper Canada’s Niagara Gold Cheese, cut into tiny cubes 2 teaspoons fresh thyme...
by Cynthia | May 18, 2012 | Other
3/4 cup sunflower oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Combine all the ingredients in a blender/food processor.. Take your flank steak and sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper on...
