Rice Pottage with Vegetables
Truthfully, I didn't know what to call this dish. It's not soup, but not exactly rice, either . . . since my family likes neither. They DO, however, like "wet rice" which...
Smothered Chicken
This is a guest post by my baby sister, Rebekah, who is a cook (at the age of 17 no less!) at a restaurant up in Canada. She was 8 when I left the country, so I've never...
Oatmeal Bread
Making bread is such a calming activity. The kneading, the mixing, the wonderous aroma as it bakes . . . there's nothing like it! I do get bored of the same old white...
Eggplant Tomato Sandwiches
If you're bored of the same old sandwiches day in and day out, here's a cool new one for you. I'll warn you upfront that this is a grown-up sandwich . . . kids aren't...
Jam Swirl Muffins
Looking for fresh breakfast ideas that your kids will actually eat? Plain muffins can be a tad boring, so I made these up with a swirl of jam baked right into the middle!
These...
Sourdough Bread
I'd never tried sourdough before I made this bread and expected it to be hard and heavy. This fluffy white loaf totally surprised me, but its tang and light texture convinced...
Mocha Ice Milk
This recipe really offers a jolt of caffeine, so consider carefully before offering to kids before bedtime. Just a warning.
Apart from that, it is very, very delicious....
Lyonnaise Potatoes
I got this recipe out of my battered old copy of The Making of a Cook, which is an excellent cookbook to learn all the basics. The dish is relatively simple, consisting...
Green Mango Salad
This salad was a feature at a recent picnic we had with friends and it went over very well. The tartness of the green mango is offset by the sweetness of the carrots and...
Chinese Tea Eggs
I came across this interesting idea the other day for cooking eggs. Rather than merely boil your eggs, you infuse them with a delightful mixture of tea and spices, giving...
