The first time I had Crème Brûlée I was in a little seafood restaurant in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It was definitely a case of love at first bite! Crème Brûlée is a dessert consisting of a rich vanilla custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel. I believe it is traditionally served at room temperature but I have taken it directly from refrigerator, sprinkled on the sugar and broiled it; and let me tell you, it was delicious. I loved the contrast between the creamy, cold … [Read more...]
Breakfast in a Skillet ~ {Recipe}
A couple of months ago, I was in London, Ont., visiting with my son. While there, a friend of his mentioned a Breakfast Skillet recipe she makes and how delicious it was. It sounded like something our family would really enjoy so I asked if she would mind sharing the recipe, as I wanted give it a try. She sent me the recipe and we have now made it a couple of times; it is so delicious! It is also very simple and a little different from the regular Breakfast Bakes, in fact, this may be our … [Read more...]
Lemon Meringue Pie {Recipe}
I have mentioned before how we look forward to having a big leisurely Sunday dinner... with lots of leftovers for Monday! It is also just about the only time we will make a dessert to complete the meal. On a recent Sunday, I made this delicious lemon meringue pie and I loved it so much I wanted to share the recipe with you! The lemon curd filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet and the meringue is light and airy, a heavenly way to end a special dinner! … [Read more...]
Seafood Linguine {Recipe}
We make this delicious Seafood Linguine two or three times a year; almost always to mark a special occasion such as a birthday, Christmas or a family celebration. It isn't difficult to make and we usually all gather in the kitchen with a glass of wine and everyone pitches in to help. You can vary the seafood to suit your own tastes; we always have lobster, scallops and shrimp but will sometimes add crab meat and chunks of salmon or a white fish. Just put in a variety of seafood your family … [Read more...]
Breakfast Bake {Recipe}
I make this Breakfast Bake for just about every special occasion we celebrate (also known as Christmas Morning "Wife" Saver, but I call it Christmas Morning "Husband" Saver!) Christmas, Easter, overnight guests, brunch, when we are in the mood for this easy dish I will whip it up. It is a "go to" dish in our home and once you make it, will soon become a standard in your home too! Perfect served with cut up juice or fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls and lots of freshly brewed coffee! … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Rolls {Recipe}
I made these cinnamon rolls on the weekend. They are simple and very quick to make and pair perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea! Next time you are hosting a brunch or just looking for something sweet and special for a weekend or weekday treat, this will quickly become your "go to" recipe! … [Read more...]
Beef in Beer ~ Delicious! {with Recipe Link}
I have made this recipe, Beef in Beer, on several occasions and have absolutely LOVED it each time. It is from Laura Calder's book, French Taste, Elegant Everyday Eating. The aroma in the kitchen as this is cooking is amazing, your mouth will be watering the entire time, the taste, unbelievably good and the beef just falls apart it is so tender! … [Read more...]
Flaky Homemade Biscuits {Recipe}
A simple to make, flaky and delicious biscuit recipe. Great on its own with butter or jam or use it in your next recipe that calls for biscuits...like Strawberry Shortcake...YUM! … [Read more...]
Butter Chicken ~ A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Prior to making this recipe, the only time I had Butter Chicken it was blistering hot, there was so much heat I was only able to eat a couple bites. Last weekend my daughter suggested we try making Butter Chicken, I was a little hesitant at first, but figured we could control the heat factor, so we decided it would be fun to give it a try. I am now totally addicted! This recipe it is pretty simple and unbelievably good! … [Read more...]
“52 Breads in 2013″ – #9 Pita Bread
Please join me in giving a warm Canadian welcome to "Life without Lemons". Originally hailing from the UK and now living in Canada, we are very excited to announce that, Elyse with her fabulous "52 Breads in 2013" will be our weekly guest blogger. If you are looking for some fabulous bread recipes, drop by each week and see what delicious bread Elyse has baked in her kitchen. … [Read more...]
Beef Rib Roast {#Recipes}
~ Beef Rib Roast ~ Just in time for holiday entertaining, here is a great recipe from the Taste of Home: Best Loved Recipes book. {Reprinted with permission} … [Read more...]
Vanilla Mocha Fudge
I have found myself in a bit of a Christmas baking rut; so last week I went through my recipes and cookbooks searching for inspiration...nothing!! Then I remembered a little recipe booklet that was included in a holiday goody box I had recently received from Kellogg's and...BINGO!! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Yule Log {Recipe}
Chocolate Yule Log ~ Just in time for holiday entertaining, here is a great recipe from the Taste of Home: Best Loved Recipes book. {Reprinted with permission} Chocolate Yule Log Recipe photo by Taste of Home … [Read more...]