Traditions in Eastern European families include cabbage rolls, "Golubtsi", made in a unique way that Baba (grandmother) used to make. This is peasant food since the ingredients are quite inexpensive; however, they are labour intensive to make. As a result, they are often reserved … [Read more...] about Make Baba’s Cabbage Rolls!
Christmas Dishes
A Holiday Tradition: Easy Breakfast Pudding
Breakfast pudding is the perfect make-ahead morning meal for holidays and gatherings when you want to maximize time spent with loved ones. This easy overnight breakfast casserole has been a Christmas morning staple in our home for years. The night before, I prep the ingredients … [Read more...] about A Holiday Tradition: Easy Breakfast Pudding
Titanic’s Cranberry Sauce
This recipe for cranberry sauced accompanied the roast turkey served in 2nd Class at that last dinner before the ship sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. Titanic's Cranberry Sauce A bit of trivia to share over the holidays. This is the recipe … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Cranberry Sauce
How to Cook a Great Roast Turkey
Just learning how to cook a great roast turkey? Roasting the holiday turkey is a right of passage for young cooks, and it is not as hard as it seems. But what about all the space it takes up in the oven when you have many other dishes to make? Cook the turkey ahead of time, then … [Read more...] about How to Cook a Great Roast Turkey
Turkey Giblet Broth Makes Better Gravy
Ever wonder what you can do with the giblets you pull out from your raw turkey? A thrifty Abbey Cook makes use of all parts of the turkey, so make a broth which will give a flavour boost for your Turkey Pan Gravy. Turkey Giblet Broth Makes Better Gravy Ever wonder what … [Read more...] about Turkey Giblet Broth Makes Better Gravy