Vietnamese Caramel Flan

Secrets from My Vietnamese Kitchen: Simple Recipes from My Many Mothers by Kim Thuy is written like a story book, which is fun to read. It gives insight into the culture that expresses love through food.

Almond Rice pudding

This almond and rice pudding or kheer is easy to prepare within about half an hour and it tastes delicious. It can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Spiced Pumpkin Quinoa Muffin and Oven to Table Cookbook Giveaway

Oven to Table by Jan Scott has over 100 recipes using one of six cooking vessels including a skillet, sheet pan, Dutch oven, baking pan, roasting pan, and casserole dish. Jan has developed recipes that focus on the importance of a stress-free, mess-free, and no fuss cooking attitude in the kitchen.

Greek Honey Cookies

We enjoy making these Greek Honey Cookies known as Melomakarona, which were introduced to us by our neighbours. These Greek holiday cookies do not contain alcohol, the recipe is adapted from this site. I have kept the measurements in grams as I use a measuring scale to measure all the ingredients. 

Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

We enjoyed making a variety of desserts with the MagicalButter compound dark and milk chocolate. This creamy Belgian Chocolate has ethically traded ingredients, and it is made in the USA.

Dulce de leche cake

We really enjoyed this Dulce de leche cake which can be made ahead of time and left in the fridge.

Fried Doughnuts

These yeast raised, fried doughnuts are easy to make. It would make a delicious evening snack. 

Versatile Copper Mugs and Dragon fruit Beverage

A small business based in Vancouver, Canada sells beautiful handcrafted copper mugs that we can use for cocktails, mocktails, and as decorative organizers. These copper mugs are made using traditional methods of hammering by hand to create the unique texture on the exterior. I like the rustic imperfections that add character to these mugs, making each of these copper mugs unique. The brass handles are welded, which leaves it intact on the inside, and keeps it water tight and leak free. We love that the rim is smooth, making it our go to mugs for chilled beverages. We love that it is comfortable to hold and enjoy.  

Carrot cake with Icing

This recipe for carrot cake is easy to make and tastes fabulous with cream cheese icing. 

Belgian Liège Waffles

This Belgian Liège Waffles recipe is from Breville's the Smart Waffle™ Pro 4 Slice waffle maker recipe book. It is an easy to make delicious recipe for traditional Belgian Liège Waffles that tastes like soft buns. We enjoy making a variety of different types of waffles in Breville's the Smart Waffle™ Pro 4 Slice waffle maker. This home appliance has extraordinary features that take the guess work out of making waffles. More about its features and how you can win your own before December 8th on this post.  

Honey and Spice Apple Cake

I got this recipe for Honey-Glazed Apple Cake from OntarioFarmFresh pamphlet during our visit to an apple orchard. This spiced apple cake tastes delicious, and can be served warm or at room temperature for breakfast, dessert, and snack. We enjoyed the cake without the glaze. 

Trinidadian Gulab Jamun

This sweet Trinidadian Gulab Jamun snacks are different from the Indian Gulab Jamun taste and texture. It is more like a soft textured cookie or sweet murukku. These snacks will keep well in an air-tight container.  

Cheesecake served with Dole Fruits

Dole has launched a fresh innovation for ready-to-eat fruit. We found the new Dole Resealable Fruit Pouches to be a time-saving way to enjoy fresh tasting fruit instantly. It is perfect for occasions or places where we don't have the luxury of kitchen tools, for example to take during picnics and camping, for office snacks, and sports games. 

Semolina Sweets

I make these sweets using semolina also known as durum wheat for evening snacks. It is delicious, easy and quick to make.

Gingerbread Spiced Cake

This gingerbread spiced cake recipe is from the Betty Crocker cookbook. This cake can be served on its own or with sweetened whipped cream.

Condensed Milk Toffee

This recipe for milk toffee is similar to fudge, and it is delicious to enjoy as a treat. We usually make it for special occasions and festivals.  

Crème Brulée

If you enjoy making puddings and desserts like Crème Brulée, then you will find having this type of 6.5" white, porcelain Crème Brulée dish to be useful. This dish is safe to be used in the oven, microwave, and dishwasher.

Chai Spiced Honey Recipe and Recap of Metro Master Class

During the recent Metro Ontario's Metro Master Class at Taste of Toronto, I enjoyed making the delicious Msabbaha a vegetarian/vegan dish. The event was held during June 23rd to 26th at Garrison Common Grounds Fort York. Toronto chef, Anthony Rose (Bar Begonia, Fat Pasha, Schmaltz Appetizing, Rose and Songs and Big Crow) walked us step-by-step on how to make the Msabbaha.

Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The recipe for this Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting turned out delicious and it is from this site.

Chelsea Buns with Dried Fruit

I adapted the recipe for these sweet and flavoured Chelsea buns from the DK Baking book, which is delicious to serve with tea.