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Homemade Irish Cream
It had been years since my last sip of Irish cream, and this after-dinner favourite brought it all back.
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Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)
A Greek-style lasagna with roots in 16th-century Italy. Cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg in the meat sauce are what make it come alive.
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Mini Shortbread Tarts
What if thumbprint cookies and Christmas shortbread became one? Buttery, lemon-scented shortbread cups, baked and filled with jam.
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sheet pan lasagna
Don’t throw out broken lasagna sheets. Use them here to create a mouth-watering dish!
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Lemon Sponge Pudding
A light, fluffy sponge with a decadent lemon sauce hiding on the bottom, hence its other name, lemon surprise pudding. A vintage winter classic from my mom and her mom.
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Parsnip and Carrot Soup
Why throw out good food when you can make soup? Parsnips and carrots simmered with a touch of chili and cream, finished with olive oil and black pepper.
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no-knead bread
I really like this recipe as it’s not a traditional way bread is made. I started it just after breakfast and we enjoyed it by dinner time.
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steamed chicken dumplings
Steamed dumplings are silky and tender. The filling can be whatever you fancy (beef, pork, fish, veggies). Bypass the steaming and use the dumplings in a soup.
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Thai Omelette with Minced Chicken
A taste of Bangkok, made with leftover chicken wonton filling. The eggs swim in hot oil and splutter as they cook, puffing up crisp and golden.
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zucchini frittata
A frittata can be enjoyed for brunch or dinner, and as finger food when entertaining.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A vintage cake that has been around since the 1800s. Fresh pineapple caramelized with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon under a tender yogurt cake.
