Author: Ellen

Quick Puff Pastry

I was developing a Napoleon Cake recipe (the recipe is to come shortly!) and that’s how I discovered this pastry is simply the best. Although I’m still putting finishing touches on my cake, this puff pastry was beyond perfect!

Perfected Fried Rice

The difficulty with a dish like this is executing it perfectly. It only contains a few ingredients and your skill should shine through. It’s not about sauces or additions. It’s about creating a perfect rice that is chewy, aromatic, crunchy in spots with each grain separated. We use very little […]

Classic BLT Sandwich with Cheddar

This is the first dinner ever that my husband asked me to make 2 dinners in a row! Cooked correctly, this seemingly simple sandwich is out of the world. And yes! We are cooking our bread slices in bacon fat. Doesn’t get better!

Queen Anne Squares

The delicious dainties are popular treats across Newfoundland Cafes. They are especially popular around holidays. I’m definitely adding these to my cookie box next Christmas.

Antipasto Salad

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law and it’s pretty much our household’s favourite! I like my other pasta salad recipes, my Pasta Salad is undeniably fresh-tasting. But this antipasto salad is for sure the King of pasta salad! Absolutely delicous!

Versatile Pasta Salad

My family describes this fresh tasting pasta salad as “Subway salad.” All the crunchy fresh veggies seem to remind them of Subway restaurant chain. I noticed that a lot of workplaces are cutting down on working from home time. So meals like this, which are quick to prepare and make […]