Category: Traditional

  • Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

    Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

    The addictive chewy ginger molasses cookie recipe…

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  • English Muffins

    English Muffins

    English muffins, toasted crispy with lots of butter…  Besides just being delicious, another thing I like about muffins is their versatility of being an anytime food: for breakfast with jam, for brunch, lunch or supper as Eggs Benedict, and also as a night-time snack. Definitely a handy thing to have ready in the freezer. 

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  • Montreal-style Bagels

    Montreal-style Bagels

    Montreal bagels are one of my favourite treats, one that I miss since leaving Canada.  And as it’s been over a year since I had a real Montreal bagel, I decided it was time to try making my own version.  Although I don’t have a wood-fired oven in my kitchen, I think these turned out…

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  • Traditional Rice Pudding {gluten-free, with Vegan option}

    Traditional Rice Pudding {gluten-free, with Vegan option}

    Lately I’ve become more and more interested in the history of my favourite foods; where they originated, how long they’ve been around, etc.  My mother often used to make a delicious baked rice pudding when I was young, so I’ve wanted to find out more about  the origins of this dessert.  It appears that it…

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  • Crêpes {gluten-free, dairy-free}

    Crêpes {gluten-free, dairy-free}

    The first time I can remember having crêpes was quite a few years ago when my mother made a batch of Crêpes Suzette from an old cookbook she had. Of course, I was hooked… Since that happy day, crêpes have been a regular in our rotation for breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners…I think I make crêpes…

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