Okay ladies, here we go with a new favourite bar. It is really yummy and so easy to put together. Let’s do it! 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 3 tbsp. butter, melted 1 1/4 cups pecans, roughly chopped…
Fresh Mango Pineapple Salsa
With the big Football game almost here (if you watch American football) this is a great item to serve along with guacamole or a black bean dip. It is easy and very yummy and refreshing. 1 cup diced fresh pineapple 1 cup diced fresh mango 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/8 cup fresh cilantro…
Forestiere Cobb Salad
The warmer weather is coming soon and this will get you thinking how to have a wonderful, light meal. This could be one of the best. 1 lb. Black Forest ham, julienned 2 avocados, halved, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 head romaine lettuce, cut crosswise and then into 1/2 inch wide slices (8 cups…
Olives For Company Fare
This is something to eat you either love or hate. This is quite tasty I am told. Our house has one of each of the above and I bet you can’t guess which one I am. This is also done for a friend of ours who, along with my husband, went from table to table…
Berry Romaine Salad
This is light and refreshing and makes a lovely lunch to serve anyone. 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1 bunch Romaine lettuce 2 cups Raspberries or Blackberries (or a cup of each) In a small skillet over medium temperature, cook and stir the sugar until melted and a light caramel colour. This…
Trout And Asparagus in Puff Pastry
I love trout and this is a really tasty dish to serve. It is so easy to put together you will probably mark this as a favourite of your household. 1 trout fillet about 1 1/2 – 2 lbs. 1 pound asparagus (the thinner stalks are best), remove the tips 1/4 cup creme fraiche 3…
Lamb Chops
When looking through our large binder of recipes I came across this one. I can even read Don’s handwriting so that makes you the lucky one. They are really delicious and since the long cold winter is subsiding, it is just a way to start getting prepared to barbecue. 2 cloves garlic, grated Couple sprigs…
Nanaimo Soft Chocolate Cakes
This is a super recipe both for chocolate lovers and company. Take a read and you will see. 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup), more for the molds flour for dusting the molds 2- 2 1/2 tsp. flour 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1/4 cup Nanaimo Bar Liqueur (Forty Creek) 2 whole large eggs 2 large…
Blushing Pomegranate Pears
These are very pretty to look at and simply delicious to consume. Your company will probably suggest that you open your own restaurant. 3 cups Pomegranate juice 4 tbsp. white sugar 1 cup white wine (your choice) 1 cinnamon stick 8 Bosc pears, peeled but stems kept intact Place the juice, sugar and cinnamon stick…
Wonderful Salad for Christmas Leftovers
This recipe is for 2 so increase the amounts as needed for those sitting at the table please. It is colourful, tasty and dressed with a pomegranate vinaigrette. 3 cups lettuce, torn into bite size pieces 1 Anjou pear 1/3 cup of pomegranate seeds 1 tbsp. Crisco oil 2 tbsp. pomegranate juice 1 tbsp….