Pierogi Recipe
There are about as many variations on making pierogi as there are people who love them, and homemade pierogi are so much better than and store bought variety. So tomorrow, I am going to embark on the pierogi-making adventure in my own kitchen. Okay, well, maybe it's...
Gluten-Free Granola Recipe
Thanks to a blog reader named Gayle, I am passing along this recipe for gluten-free granola. Here is what she sent. Thanks so much Gayle! "I buy my Gluten Free Rolled Oats (Bob's Red Mill)in the health food section at Fortinos (Zehrs)" Most health food stores would...
More Granola!
I am on a real granola *kick* these days - and today I made a batch of my own homemade stuff. Granola is not really low in calories or fats, but what it *is* good for is nutrients! My recipe calls for wheat germ, honey and dried fruits and nuts...all the good stuff,...
Cookie Pizza Recipe
Kids love to help out in the kitchen - well, at least mine do. I think it's in their blood! This is a fun project that takes a few minutes to prepare, and that the kids can decorate with you after it's baked. Colourful, sweet and fun. A giant cookie covered with all...
Chilled Carrot Ginger Soup with Orange and Cardamom
Another delicious soup, invented in the Cat Can Kitchen 😉 4 - 5 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 TBSP margarine or butter salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom 2 packets oxo or 2...
Easy Granola Recipe
I am addicted to granola! I LOVE the stuff, and we go through a box every few days around here...yikes! It's not really as healthy as you might think - in fact, out of most breakfast cereals, granola is one of the highest in calories and fat! But, you can make your...
How to Make a Chai Latte
Starbucks - ah yes! A favorite place to go for a special hot beverage. But, did you ever notice how when you go in there for a cuppa, you end up spending $5 or $6? Well, don't worry - I'm here to help! While my husband has been off on Christmas holidays these past few...
Lemon Potatoes with Eggs and Feta Cheese
Since buying the Three Greek Sisters' fabulous new cookbook in November, I've been cooking a lot more Greek-inspired meals. No complaints here - the recipes in their book are yummy, and simple! Just my kind of cooking 🙂 This morning for breakfast, I decided to take...
Fancy Eggnog
I was contacted by a reader today who asked if I have a tried and true eggnog recipe. Well, turns out I don't...the reason? Yup, you guessed it - President's Choice Eggnog is the best, so I can't be bothered making my own. However, I do like to add things to it to...
Spiced Hot Chocolate
There is nothing like a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winters night (like tonight!) This cocoa is lightly spiced and very festive. I like to stir mine with a candy cane to add some peppermint flavour. Spiced Hot Chocolate 6 cups skim milk 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa...
