Barley Pilaf
This is a recipe that I grew up with and that I still make often especially when the weather finally warms up and the BBQ season starts. It is basic, easy and flavorful, without being overpowering, which is just how I like my sides. My My mom usually makes it with white rice but these days I mostly make it with barley, which gives it a bit more nuttiness, more nutrition and a good bite.
Hot Cross Buns
Every Easter, we have a few traditions. There are of course family traditions, wonderful ones, which include chocolates, wine gums, scalloped potatoes and a big ham (with lots for leftovers). And now, slowly but surely, Matt and I are also starting our very own Easter traditions too. I like that a lot. So far, our tradition is for Matt to make us hot cross buns, enough for a few days to cover Easter week-end and a few days after that. They are always pretty wonderful, but I have to say, this year’s crop was special and particularly good, which is why I wanted to share them here (even though we are now two weeks past Easter!).
Homemade Granola
A few week-ends ago, for the first time, I made homemade granola. Over the past few years, I have seen many recipes for it go by, some pretty labor intensive and, to be honest, it discouraged me a little from making it. I wanted something quick and simple, without too many steps, that I could whip up easily every week-end to have in store for breakfast for the up coming week. That week-end, while looking for something else, I came across this version on Christelle’s blog and it convinced me to give it a try with what I had on hand.
Irish Soda Bread
Hey folks! It's been a little while since I last wrote and shared here but I haven't forgot about you. Lots of things have been going on, birthdays, nasty colds, but mostly, I started a (very wonderful) new job. It threw my routine up in the air and since then, I have slowly been putting it back into place, finding where things are and how to do things again. It's been stressful, fun and demanding. But I am also very happy. And I am looking forward to settling back down again and getting back to my (new) usual, which obviously includes spending more time here.
Pots de Crème au Chocolat
I first made these pot de crème au chocolat a few weeks ago as our Valentine’s day treat as even though we are not big on Valentine’s day, any good excuse for chocolate is taken advantage of in this house. Then I made them again for a lovely sort of potluck dinner with friends last week-end when we were in Montréal for a quick visit. They are barely adapted from Josée Di Stasio’s recipe; who one of my very favorite chefs, although I haven’t professed my love for her here yet. She is not as known outside of Québec but she is an amazing lady. You should check her out if you don’t know her.
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