Category: Recipes

Bagel Bombs and Brunch Ideas

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I came across this recipe for bagel bombs while researching savory alternatives for a Mother’s Day brunch. Crowds of people at restaurants… waiting forever for a table… forgotten reservations… more crowds? Forget it! We’re staying in because nothing beats a home cooked brunch. More time to spend with each other and no elbow to elbow seating with strangers. The recipe comes from Adam over at Amateur Gourmet  but can also be found in the Momofuku Milk Bar book. I’m sure many of you are familiar with Christina Tosi and her wonderful creations such as Compost cookies and Blueberry Cream cookies. So what exactly is a bagel bomb? Continue reading “Bagel Bombs and Brunch Ideas” →

Low Fat Pasta Carbonara

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There are some nights I get home from work and the last thing I want to do is to cook dinner. I think 99% of you know exactly what I’m talking about. You open the fridge, look around and nothing appeals to you. But you don’t want to call for take-out or eat some fast-food hamburger, and not eating certainly isn’t an option. You want something healthy and you don’t want to have to do a lot of work for it. Okay, this is the recipe for you. It’s easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients in your fridge right now. Continue reading “Low Fat Pasta Carbonara” →

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

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Chocolate and peanut butter. Do you even have to ask? Well, you know something’s good when you’re eating the pie filling out of the mixing bowl and deciding whether you should actually continue making the pie or just eat the filling by itself. And you know it’s really good when you give a piece of the finished pie to someone who doesn’t like chocolate with peanut butter and they eat the whole thing, pie crust and all. Yes there is actually someone who doesn’t like chocolate and peanut butter but I can’t name names.  Continue reading “Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie” →

Bacon wrapped turtle hamburgers

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You know the problem with running after work? I mean besides the fact that I’m tired and less motivated to run. Everyone else is making food and the smell of dinner just wafts onto the streets. And I’ve noticed now that the weather is warming up, lots more people are turning on their barbeques. I love the smoky smell of things grilling and it got me thinking about what I could throw onto my own barbeque.

Have you ever watched those ‘Epic Meal Time‘ videos where they’re making those gigantic creations with bacon, ground meat and everything but the kitchen sink? Well, this is a little bit like that but on a much smaller scale. A quick word of warning, you can’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!  Continue reading “Bacon wrapped turtle hamburgers” →

Hot Cross Buns

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Happy Easter everyone!

I’ve been seeing hot cross buns for sale in grocery stores for weeks now. So tempting! I finally broke down and made a batch. I couldn’t resist! Traditionally, hot cross buns are made and eaten on Good Friday or Easter Sunday but I say they’re good for whenever you feel like eating them. I think this would be a great recipe to serve for a brunch. Who doesn’t like fresh bread?

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Easter nest cupcakes

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I love this time of year! It’s warm enough to go outside without a jacket, there’s more sunshine, flowers are starting to bloom, and then there’s Easter. The sight of colorful eggs, chocolates and hot cross buns instantly brings back fond childhood memories. Thoughts of Easter egg hunts and eating chocolate all bring a smile to my face. It seems that the simple things in life are the ones that can make us the happiest. Continue reading “Easter nest cupcakes” →

Pineapple Coconut Cookies

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When I made the pineapple coconut banana loaf last week, I had leftover pineapple and coconut flakes. What to do? I don’t like having leftovers. Then I remembered a recipe my friend Regina had sent me a while ago. Pineapple coconut cookies? Perfect!
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Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Streusel Pie

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I have to admit that I was skeptical about a pie with rhubarb. Strawberries and apples? I like them. Rhubarb? I’m not so sure. I’ve always thought of rhubarb as a vegetable and I’ve never associated vegetables with desserts. It’s kind of like pumpkin pie or carrot cake – don’t they just exist so that people can eat whipped cream and cream cheese frosting? I’m kidding! Continue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Streusel Pie” →

Pineapple Coconut Banana Loaf

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As a runner, I always have bananas in my kitchen. Anyone who runs knows that they’re the perfect food – great source of energy, easy on the stomach and they contain potassium which can help to prevent cramping (we lose potassium through sweat). Last week, I wasn’t able to run as much because I had tweaked my knee slightly. It turns out I just needed a bit of rest and my knee was fine, but I had several left over bananas. Continue reading “Pineapple Coconut Banana Loaf” →

Classic White Sandwich Bread

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A couple of weeks ago when I was making Tonga Toast, I had the toughest time finding a loaf of bread. More specifically, I couldn’t find an unsliced loaf of bread. It probably had something to do with going in the middle of the afternoon but hey, not everyone is a morning person. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to find a bakery that was willing to bake me a fresh loaf, at 5:00 PM no less. Now that’s service. But if I hadn’t come across that bakery, what was I to do? Continue reading “Classic White Sandwich Bread” →