Category: Desserts

• Baked Raspberry Custard

  

  This is a simple dessert to prepare. The tartness of the raspberries really comes through. Based on a French recipe called Raspberry Clafoutis. We tinkered with the recipe to get the flavour and texture we preferred. A great light dessert. Serves 8. Ingredients1/2 Cup all purpose flour1/4 Cup sugar plus 2 Tbsppinch of salt3 Tbsp…

• Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies

  

  A lemon flavour with a hint of lavender. The aroma while they are baking is fantastic and the flavour is delicious. Ingredients1 Cup soft room temperature butter1 Cup sugar1 Tbsp Lavender blossoms (information on lavender is below)1 lemon1 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder3 Cups all purpose flour * DirectionsPlace the…

• Cherry Pistachio Cookies

  

  These cookies have become a “must make” every Christmas.  We typically only make these around Christmas as dried cherries can be a bit expensive.  Substituting cranberries for the cherries is a bit more economical and you won’t feel guilty making them often. Recipe yields 48 cookies. Ingredients1 cup finely chopped dried cherries1 cup finely chopped…

• Christmas Steamed Carrot Pudding

  

  This steamed Christmas pudding & sauce is rich in spices, hearty, flavourful and filling! There are hundreds, if not thousands of Christmas Pudding recipes out there.  Our recipe has evolved over the years using ingredients and amounts that suit our tastes and one we’re sure your guests will enjoy. You can freeze the pudding and…

• Raspberry Rice Pudding

  

  This cool refreshing dessert is great for any occasion and is simple to make! The recipe also includes cream cheese!  Every dish is better with cream cheese! Ingredients1 8 ounce (250g ) package of Cream Cheese1  14 ounce (400g ) bag frozen raspberries thawed NOT drained17 ounces (500g) Cool Whip4C Cooked pure Basmati rice1  3…

• Pistachio Wheat Salad

  

  A salad that tastes just like dessert, yum! This cool, refreshing, healthy side dish is a hit with our guests and is a great compliment to any festive dinner. Ingredients2 Cups cooked wheat1 package of cream cheese (8 oz) (Bring to room temperature)1 can of  crushed pineapple and juice (20 0z)2 packages instant Pistachio pudding…

• Make Ahead Apple Pies

  

  Making apple pies when the apples are ready for picking may seem like a great deal of work. The work is worth the effort when you are able to pull out a pie ready to bake the rest of the year. The same day we pick our apples we will make up 17-18 pies for…

• Campfire Apple Pie

  

  Murlo enjoys grilling on our outdoor Turkish grill from spring to fall.  We’ve cooked many types of food on this grill including this tasty recipe we call Campfire apple pie. There are many similar types of  this recipe under many different names.  This is our take on a great campfire meal using a cast iron…

• Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  What can possibly be better than a chocolate chip cookie?  One that is chewy good!  Recipe yields 48 cookies. Ingredients2 1/4 cup flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 cup soft margarine3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup white sugar1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp water2 eggs1 1/2 cup chocolate chips   Directions1. In a food processor mix margarine…

• Gingersnap Cookies

  

  When I was a child my grandma Zaida made amazing gingersnaps cookies.  After each visit she would put these cookies in our coat pockets and this recipe is based on those cookies.  Yields 60 cookies. Ingredients 2 cups white sugar1 cup shortening2 eggs3/4 cup molasses1 tsp salt4 tsp ground ginger3 tsp baking soda3 and 1/2 flour1…