Posts Tagged ‘Entertaining’

Palak Paneer Phyllo Triangles

Perfect for using up left overs on just on their own, these little triangles make a great appetizer or side for a soup. It took me a while to dig into Palak Paneer, the Indian creamed spinach with homemade cheese. It wasn’t until a friend of mine returned from an extended stay in India and reintroduced...
May 19th, 2008 | Savory | Read More

Also Goes Great With Tea Coffee Cake

I know that Mother’s Day has come and gone, but I just had to share this perfect everyday, great with tea or Coffee Cake. One of the many things that I’ve learned through my Nana and her baking is that men love coffee cake. It’s a crazy notion, but you can go ahead and quote me on...
May 13th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Bicerin

Or should I aptly rename it: An Introduction to My New Best Friend Michelle. Michelle hosts the blog Sugar and Spice and sent me the most wonderful package. You see, there’s this lovely event that takes place amongst some bloggers, so nicely organized by Stephanie at Dispensing Happiness. “Blogging...
April 20th, 2008 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Brown Sugar Scones

In response to a quick visit from an old friend coming for tea, I naturally made for the kitchen. I’d set aside my quest for a recipe to use up the copious amounts of extra coconut I had from the Perfect Party Cake and thought that the best morning treat with tea would have to be scones. My friend...
April 3rd, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Perfect Vegan Party Cake

There’s something wonderful about the Daring Baker group that I’d recently joined. Well, a few things actually. For starters, it’s a great community of super talented baker/bloggers. With currently over 600 members, it’s a fabulous place to have a question about baking. It’s...
March 30th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Montréal, March Break, Maple Syrup & Madeleines.

Mmmm. Hopefully this is the post worth waiting for. Since being whisked off for a quick French get away, I ate my way through all of Montréal’s renown food samples. Squeaking a flight through a crazy snowstorm, even for Québec standards, safe at home I brought out my sack of goodness from...
March 17th, 2008 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Super Bowl of Chili

As I sat, thinking what the ultimate food for Sunday would be, it actually took me a bit to come to the chili conclusion. Crazy, yes, I am aware of this. Coming from an advertising background, I have to honestly admit that the majority of my Superbowl viewing experience takes place during half time. Perfect...
February 2nd, 2008 | Savory | Read More

Surpisingly Easy Hors D’oeuvres That Don’t Involve Opening a Chip Bag.

I don’t know about you, but I typically go one of two ways when I’m on hors D’oeuvres duty; Chips and dip or stress with what will impress. I like entertaining and I quite like the reputation that guests don’t need to eat before a gathering at my place. Lately I’ve found...
December 20th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

Eggplant Caviar

EGGPLANT CAVIAR 1 Eggplant, halved and roasted 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil 1 Head Garlic, roasted Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste Black Pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Halve the eggplant and lightly salt each side. Lay cut side down in a roasting...
July 20th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Mushroom Paté

MUSHROOM PATÉ 2 Portabella Mushrooms, finely chopped 10 Shitake Mushrooms, 3/4 Cup trimmed and sliced 1 Leek, white and light green parts only, well rinsed and finely chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary,...
June 20th, 2007 | Photography | Read More