Sticky toffee pudding is a delicious sponge cake consisting of chopped dates and toffee sauce. It’s also typically paired with vanilla ice cream or custard because it complements the dish so nicely. Great dish for a special occasion or to serve during the holidays. This … [Read more...] about Downton’s Simply Delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding
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Fall is the time to Enjoy Comforting Classic Pumpkin Cookies
Fall is pumpkin spice season. From pumpkin lattes to pumpkin pie there is practically a pumpkin spice treat for everyone. I love these traditional pumpkin spice cookies from Fanny Farmer which gives me a quick spice hit throughout the day. I try to save some for the freezer … [Read more...] about Fall is the time to Enjoy Comforting Classic Pumpkin Cookies
Use Leftover Holiday Turkey for a Comforting Baked Barley Risotto
If you haven't tried using barley in risotto, you really are missing something. Full of fibre goodness, barley is a great alternative to arborio rice since it becomes plump and chewy when cooked. You could simply prepare this dish as baked barley and turkey but by adding the … [Read more...] about Use Leftover Holiday Turkey for a Comforting Baked Barley Risotto
The Comfort of Great Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf/Beef Bourguignon is essentially an upstairs version of a simple beef stew, named for Burgundy after the type of wine which was used in the dish. Frugal cooks have always looked for ways to tenderize cheaper cuts of meat; using alcohol and low heat is a great … [Read more...] about The Comfort of Great Boeuf Bourguignon
Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups
Who doesn't love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, and especially peanut butter cups? In the early 1920s, H.B. Reese, an employee of The Hershey Company, started making candy in his basement. When Reese created Peanut Butter Cups as part of an assortment of … [Read more...] about Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups
