Steamed Harvest Bread
Long before closed ovens took their place in the average home, people used to cook on cast iron stove tops and over...
Crispy Potato, Vegetable and Egg Skillet Breakfast
This skillet breakfast brings an entirely new meaning to "home fries". It starts with a hearty dose of crispy, skin-on...
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Nothing says good morning like the scent of freshly baked cinnamon apple muffins—especially when they're topped with a...
Ebelskivers
For anyone not familiar with these little round pancakes, Ebelskivers hail from Denmark. The fluffy, light balls of...
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Remember when muffins were breakfast food? Before they began their Incredible Hulk transformation into a disguised...
Cherry Filled Baked Doughnuts
Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are the places to go for doughnuts in the USA. In Canada, it's Tim Horton's (or...
Cranberry, Pistachio & Orange Biscotti
Our virtual baking session just before Christmas produced more than Orange Chocolate Cake. My friend Leanne had...
Very Versatile Harvest Grains Blend
Like many people, I've been making bread these past few months. Not so much sourdough; tending a sourdough starter is...
Peach Cornbread Skillet Cobbler
Six luscious peaches beckoned from the kitchen counter early one morning, on a day that threatened imminent rain....
Dried Cherry Panettone
I"m a glutton for slightly sweet bread. Not the super-sweet-sticky stuff like iced cinnamon rolls, but scones, date...
Baklava Pull-Apart Bread
Baking is a very soothing activity. Baking bread with scads of butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nuts is the epitome of...
Monkey Bread
When I was planning the table setting Monkeying Around, I discovered Monkey Bread. Where has it been all my life? It's...
Asparagus, Tomato and Goat Cheese Frittata
This is one of our favourite weekend breakfasts. It comes together in minutes and uses up whatever leftovers we...
Mixed Berry Scones
This recipe, very slightly adapted from Cook's Country, is a winner. The tartness of the berries is offset beautifully...
Deconstructed Scotch Eggs
This healthier version of Scotch eggs is a marvellous "proteinious" snack. Traditional Scotch eggs are a soft-boiled...
Cheese Scones
A savoury version of the traditional scone, these are perfect accompaniments to a bowl of hearty soup. The recipe can...
Gingerbread Muffins
Spicy gingerbread meets breakfast fare; a moist, flavorful muffin that warms the cockles of your tummy. [gallery...
Sweet Bread with Raisins & Candied Citrus
I have a terrible weakness for sweet bread. Not the sticky-sweet-cinnamon-roll kind, but the yeasty, nectarous...
Apple Cinnamon Scones with Fresh Apple and Golden Raisins
The smell of cinnamon and baking apples is pure heaven on a crisp fall day, especially when scones are in the offing....
Afternoon Tea with Scones
Scones can be a divisive food. To start with, there is the pronunciation. I say scone (like gone), you say scone (like...
Skillet-Baked Eggs with Spinach
Eggs baked in a skillet atop smoothly melted leeks and tasty spinach for a weekend brunch. Such a healthy and virtuous...
Sultana Tea Bread
I spotted the picture for this recipe in Tea Time Magazine, and just had to try it. More cake than bread-like, it has...
Pancakes
Pancakes are a weekend treat in our house. The grandchildren (and indeed, some adult "children", ahem, Lauren) prefer...
Favourite Granola
A couple of years ago I became very conscious of the number of ways in which packaged food is enhanced to strike the...
Peameal Bacon Hash
This flavourful combination of vegetables and peameal bacon is a family favourite for weekend or holiday breakfasts,...
Date & Nut Loaf
After a long walk with the dogs, we like nothing better than to curl up with a book, a cup of tea and a fire in the...
Weekend Breakfast: Tomato, Mushroom & Spinach Omlette
Like most people, we tend to have a fairly quickly prepared breakfast throughout the week, but indulge in a more...
Cornbread with Fresh Corn, Red and Jalapeño Peppers
Looking through Weber’s Art of The Grill recently, I came across the recipe for Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread. It...
Breakfast with Hand-Painted Vintage Berry Bowls
Painting china was an approved activity for refined young ladies during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, as...
Leisurely Breakfast with Croissants
During the summer months, it's a real treat to have breakfast outside under the pergola, before the day gets too hot....
