To make traditional fondue you simply need two types of Swiss cheese (Gruyère and Emmenthal) and dry white wine. You can use whatever aged cheese is available, but they should ideally less than a year old. Swiss fondue is served with crusty bread, period. The bread should be … [Read more...] about Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
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Traditional 3 Ingredient English Flapjack
The British Flapjack is different from the thick pancakes we know in North America. It is amazing comfort food dating back to the 1700s. Lots of flapjack recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter and ongoing debate about whether they should be crunchy or chewy. Some … [Read more...] about Traditional 3 Ingredient English Flapjack
Colorful Squash Risotto
Risotto is one of those simple, hearty, low fat glorious dishes. It is essentially arborio rice, stock, parmesan and whatever ingredients you wish to include. For Halloween or any harvest meal, try squash which is in season and have that lovely orange color. Roasting the … [Read more...] about Colorful Squash Risotto
All the Taste, Half the Guilt Pumpkin Pie
While we associate pumpkin pie with American cuisine, recipes for pumpkin pie appeared as early as the 17th century. Originally they were called “pompion”, the French word for “pumpkin”, which suggests that the French created the first pumpkin pie recipes. Non fat evaporated … [Read more...] about All the Taste, Half the Guilt Pumpkin Pie
Flavourful Low Fat Pumpkin Bread
I have had this recipe since grade school, adjusting ingredients as my tastes and lifestyle changed over the years. The smell and taste always bring back childhood memories of Fall. Flavourful Low Fat Pumpkin Bread I have had this recipe since grade school, adjusting … [Read more...] about Flavourful Low Fat Pumpkin Bread
