a competitive BBQ cook's food curiosity
My original intent was to recreate an Ube (purple potato) cake, typically found in Filipino bakeries. It wasen’t until I started prepping that I realized that I did not have purple potatoes (purple skin and purple flesh). I had Japanese Sweet Potatos (purple skin and …
This week’s Supper Challenge theme is “Social Media inspired”. You know, the Tik Tok, Instagram or Facebook 1 minute videos full cooking and assembling a dish? Usually the videos show ooey gooey cheesy goodness or a cake baked and beautifully decorated. As usual, I took …
After a big meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas, a lighter dessert can be enjoyed without feeling stuffed. A cranberry lemon pudding cake with cumin yogurt and maple glazed walnuts is festive, tart and a nice touch of sweet. Growing up, boxed pudding cakes were the …
Lemon Mousse Cake screams light summer dessert. Even better, mousse cakes are perfect to make ahead and enjoy. So, when I have invited a friend to cook a seafood feast for dinner, I also start pairing a dessert. Picture the meal – homemade maki rolls, …
I’ve got a new squeeze! Blues Hog sauces is in a new squeezable format taking blondies to a whole new level – Blues Hog Smokey Mountain Blondie finished with raspberries, ice cream and Blues Hog Raspberry Chipotle sauce. I love the sweet and savory! Because …
Breakfast will never be the same. This plate is so good, I enthusiastically encourage beer for breakfast! It is 5 o’clock somewhere. And its out of the box. Beer Infused Peach French Toast with Ricotta and Blues Hog Champions Blend BBQ Sauce is delicious! If …
During the early stages of COVID, the number one searched online recipe was for banana bread. When I looked at most of the recipes that came up, none of them fit my criteria of what banana bread should be. Ha! Call me picky. Call me …
Summer fruits season calls for ways to maximize the fresh sweetness that always seems too short for me. So, when stone fruits and berries can be enjoyed without cooking them down, I’m in! Pavlova’s are mostly commonly known in New Zealand or Australia, to the …
Summer calls for fresh bright flavors and when it comes to dessert with company, a lime coconut cake with coconut cream cheese frosting will hit the spot. This cake takes a bit of time with all the components to make, but a nice way to …
Ode to local farmers and growers with an Amaretto Saskatoon Berry Tart! I couldn’t wait to harvest and enjoy the local berries this summer! Berry tarts highlight the brilliance, the flavor and the deep richness of a tart. I love the pairings of berries with …