Posts Tagged ‘tofu’

February Daring Baker’s: Flourless Chocolate Torte

I’ve been starting to think the monthly Daring Baker’s choices were pretty serendipitous. From the Perfect Party Cake for my birthday right up to this month’s Valentino Cake. The February 2009 challenge is hosted by Wendy of WMPE’s blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef.  We have...
March 2nd, 2009 | Sweet | Read More

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

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Not like there is any mystery that I love chocolate, but I’d realized that I hadn’t yet created a torte recipe. What better than Valentine’s week to do the dessert cart? Generally, a torte is a flourless cake, often using bread crumbs or ground nuts in it’s place, resulting in...
February 10th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Chambord Poached Pear Tart

As fantastic as it is shaken in a French Martini, upon discovering the delightful liquor of Chambord*, I could hardly wait to also cook with it. Chambord is a deep red black raspberry liquor which dates back to the rein of Louis XIV in 1685. It is a concentrated fruit flavour with raspberries, currants...
December 15th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Vegan Pumpkin Manicotti

Thrusting from a vacation back into the continual chill known as November in my part of the world, rejolted my need for hibernation. Part of this ritual naturally consists of no longer wanting to venture outside for long walks along the beach or having bird like meals made up of crunchy vegetables....
November 15th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Soba 101

One of my most favourite places to explore is any neighbourhood China Town. Bustling with people, new aromas, and spilling produce, this exciting area of most major cities is a feast for the eyes. Here in Toronto, tucked a few blocks over from the mainland China Town is a small but wonderful Japanese...
October 18th, 2007 | Photography, Umami | Read More

Great White North

I’m currently tearing off the layers as I write this. It’s tough to believe that it’s Thanksgiving, here in Canada, that is. You see, it’s 90ºF and I’m really thankful I cooked our “Appreciate The Turkey Day” feast yesterday when it was cloudy and chilly enough...
October 8th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Thankful

On a recent trip to the country side, it was easy to absorb the surroundings and be thankful for what we have. The warm autumn days have brought with it a tremendous bounty. While on the road, we were fortunate to experience one of the more remarkable pumpkin patches of recent memory. Flooded by the...
October 6th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Late Summer Harvest Market Mystery – Granny Smith’s Kohlrabi Salad

If you’ve read any part of this blog in the past, it’s certainly no mystery that I frequently troll local farmer’s markets. Or if they’re local to you, trust me I’ll drive. There’s something about people with dirty fingernails offering me food. I would never dream...
September 18th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Sour, Sweet | Read More

Spinach & Beet Lasagna

I may have insulted one of the growers from the farmer’s market once. She was explaining how she has an heirloom variety of beets and how they had tasted different than regular beets, although she wasn’t able to fully articulate how. Apparently I wasn’t able either when I asked if...
September 6th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More