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Caramelized spiced plums with brandy
I’m writing this on what might be the last truly warm day of the year, at least in my part of the world. The stores and markets are filled with plums, and their rich purple reminds me of the warm, cozy fall evenings that make the end of summer a little less sad. These plums…
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Skor Bar Cookies
Skor bars are chocolate bars filled with a hard toffee filling, not too different from a Daim bar or a Heath bar. They are just begging to be turned into cookies, with irresistible puddles of buttery toffee amidst bits of chocolate, and who are we to say no? Fair warning, these cookies tend to spread…
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Roasted Maple Balsamic Beets
Rich, earthy beets with a hint of maple sweetness and balsamic tanginess. Dill adds just the right amount of freshness to the mix. These beets work on their own as a side dish (sprinkled with a bit of feta, perhaps?) or on top of a salad that may need a bit of extra drama. This…
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Savoury Roasted Chickpeas
A few spices can transform a can of chickpeas into a snack that hits all the right buttons – crunchy, salty and flavourful! These are surprisingly versatile – not only are they delicious served on their own, but they are also great tossed on top of a salad like croutons or sprinkled into soup to…
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How to Store Herbs – Part 2 (Butter)
In my last post I talked about storing herbs in olive oil, but sometimes only butter will do. This herb butter is good any time you want to add an herbal kick to your cooking, such as in savoury baking or when cooking meat or veggies. It is also fantastic just spread on a piece…
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How to Store Herbs – Part 1 (Olive Oil)
The summer is coming to an end in my part of the world. I’m lucky enough to have a beautiful outside space where I can grow fresh herbs which boost the flavour in my cooking. The growing season is short, but that doesn’t mean that I have to give up on taste when the snow…
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Mushroom Confit
This is a very fancy way to describe mushrooms slow-cooked in oil with a few herbs. These mushrooms are delicious served with crackers or bread and they also make a great pizza topping. They will last a week or more in the fridge, just make sure they are well covered with oil. Hands-on time: 10…
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Cheese buns
While I love unrolling a cinnamon bun and eating it layer by layer, sometimes I’m just in the mood for something that is savoury rather than sweet. And so these cheese buns were born! They are rolled up like a cinnamon bun but are cheesy right through, from the dough to the delicious whirl of…
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Grapefruit Basil Mocktails
These are fresh and not too sweet, which is exactly what I’m looking for when I reach for a mocktail. Just because the drink doesn’t contain alcohol doesn’t mean that I’m looking for a sugar bomb. The basil provides an extra layer of complexity in the flavour. If you can, I highly recommend fresh-squeezed grapefruit…
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Easy pumpkin dog cookies
Everyone deserves homemade cookies, even especially the dogs in our lives. Dogs are extra fun to cook for because they are always ready for a snack and don’t mind if things turn out a little less than perfect. These cookies are beyond simple. You only need 3 ingredients. They are also very flexible, you can…
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