FOOD STYLING AND REAL LIFE

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

2015-09-15T10:06:00.001-04:00

Here is a recipe taking advantage of small sweet seasonal blueberries. Any muffin recipe that has over a half cup of sweetener is heading into cupcake territory. I personally love cupcakes, but not for breakfast! Using seasonal fruit when baking adds natural sweetness and flavor that cannot be replicated with extra sugar. Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins yields 12 small muffins 375 ml (1 1/2

Lemon Bars

2015-05-29T09:14:00.003-04:00

I needed a foolproof recipe, but had no time for testing so I turned to a Cook's Illustrated version. Like with Canadian Living magazine's recipes you know that it had been thoroughly tested. I have a magazine subscription to Cook's Illustrated, but that does no give me access to their online magazine or their recipe database. Not impressive, honestly, but I am at the acceptance

Creamy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

2015-01-28T13:10:00.000-05:00

This recipe is very loosely inspired by Cook's Illustrated carrot ginger soup recipe. But honestly my left over coconut milk from the day before was the true inspiration. Ginger, coconut milk and lime leaves gives this recipe a Thai bent that I always enjoy. Coconut milk makes this soup velvety, and the lime leaves bring out, and compliment the ginger flavor. Creamy Vegan

Best Christmas Recipes

2014-11-30T12:05:00.000-05:00

Sucre à la crème or Maple Fudge: A classic Quebec holiday recipe. This version by Ricardo is by far the best! Joy of Baking Caramel Corn: This recipe is tricky but worth it. Watch the video and follow the recipe. You will make it every year. Martha's Fig pinwheel cookies: These are my favorite cookies, and I am always reluctant to give them away. I have made

Vegetable Paté as a Main Dish for the Holidays

2014-11-29T11:35:00.002-05:00