Hummus

 

This hummus is very creamy and delicious. I have made several different hummus recipes over the years but this one from the website Cookie and Kate has become my favourite.  I like to serve with vegetables, pita chips or little pretzels. In this photo I topped the hummus with a spicy calabrese mixture I found at the Italian centre. I also like to top with chopped kalamata olives or chili garlic sauce. 

Sub Buns

 These buns are excellent to make sub sandwiches or beef dips. The exterior is nice and soft due to applying butter to the hot buns and laying a tea towel over the top right after they come out of the oven. This is a very important step as it steams the buns a little, so don't leave it out.  I like to make the buns and then set out all the sub  fixings and everyone can then customize their own sandwich. 

Guinness Stew and Potato Cake

 

I saw this recipe being made on tv when I was watching a show called "You Gotta Eat Here Canada" and as luck would have it I also had the recipe book highlighting all the recipes on the show. This recipe originates from a pub in Charlottetown, PEI called The Churchill Arms. This stew is rich and hearty, flavoured with a can of Guinness beer and then topped with a golden mashed potato cake, pure comfort food.

Chocolate Holiday Bark

 

My friends Sherri and Dave gave me this tasty chocolate almond bark a few years ago at Christmas and now I can't imagine a Christmas without it. With two kinds of chocolate, toasted almonds, dried cranberries and dried apricots all combined to make the most delicious treat. Great to give away for gifts, that is if you don't eat it all first. 

Millie's Double Lemon Cheesecake

 

My dear friend and co-worker shared this recipe after serving it at a party. This cheesecake is lush and lemony and the lemon topping adds the perfect sweet lemony zing. Thanks Millie!

Raspberry Bran Muffins

 

Fruity, moist and delicious

Peach Crumble Pie

 

This peach crumble pie is topped with a cinnamon spiced crumble. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summertime indulgence.