Thursday, April 18, 2024
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, West Island Blog, West Island News, Recipes, Rhonda Massad

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Quebec strawberries and rhubarb sweetened with strawberry preserves under a topping of oats and honey. A great way to enjoy these two seasonal fruits. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Ingredients 1/3...
Grilled peaches

Grilled peaches with ice cream

The peaches are finally here!! Nothing quite like a fresh peach that has not travelled a zillion miles to get here and has that odd texture that I can...
The Jewish Holiday Baker, Joan Nathan, Heavenly Apple Cake, Rhonda Massad, West Island Blog, Desert, Holiday Baking, Apples

Heavenly Apple Cake

 As published in The Jewish Holiday Baker, by Joan Nathan. I love apple cake and this is a good one.  Sweet yet not too sweet.  It is a breakfast favorite in...

Pineapple Mango Delight (non-alcoholic)

3oz mango juice 3oz pineapple juice 1 tsp grenadine Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a wine goblet and garnish with a pineapple spear and...
Candice Minch, Allergies, West Island Blog, Rhonda Massad

ADIOS to SPRING ALLERGIES: NATURAL WARRIORS

By: Candice Minch If you want to escape the sneezing,congestion and itchy eyes of spring, some great new warriors can bring on the adios chorus for you! Most recently, my family...
Blueberry Upside-down Cake

Blueberry Upside-down Cake

For the blueberries and sauce:   1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups blueberries 1 tbsp lemon juice.   For the cake:   1/2 cup butter, softened 3⁄4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1⁄2 cups...

Roasted Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes

Preparation time 25 min Cooking time 1 h Output 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 675 g (1 ½ lb) fingerling or baby potatoes 2 bulbs fennel, each cut into 8 wedges 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil 3 small onions, cut...
Corn Meal

Cornbread and honey butter

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Yield: About 15 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4...
Fluffly Buttermilk Pancakes, weekend brunch, breakfast, West Island Blog, Rhonda Massad, summertime,

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Topped with fresh berries and pure maple syrup these pancakes are heavenly! 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, separated 3Tbsp butter, melted 2 cups flour 2tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp...
White Bean and Cherry Tomato

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

As I look forward to the sweet days of summer I cannot help but think of the Italian saying “il dolce far niente,” the sweetness of doing nothing. Summer is...