Stew was one of my comfort foods growing up, especially on a cold, wet day. Traditionally, my family made a beef stew that included barley, potato and turnip (as well as a few other things). When I lost my taste for beef, I had to improvise a little. Around the same time, I discovered a love for lentils and sweet potato. They have now been added to my version of rainy day stew.
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Archive for April 2009
Dumplings
In Bread on 2009-04-24 at 11:11 am
In my opinion, stew is lacking something if you don’t add dumplings. They make for a very hearty meal. Perhaps surprisingly, they stay tasty even after refrigerating and reheating in a microwave (most bread goes terribly chewy). These dumplings are big and fluffy, tasting something like fresh tea biscuits.
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Peanut Butter Cups
In Dessert on 2009-04-18 at 5:30 pm
When I found egg-shaped molds at the local Bulk Barn a couple weeks ago, I just had to make peanut butter cups for Easter. I altered the recipe a little from my usual mix, and they turned out very well. Chocolate fillings are one of my favourite things to experiment with, and it’s been a hobby for more than 10 years now. I’m sure you will see other filling recipes here later on.
Carrot Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-04-06 at 10:32 am
It’s not really true, but carrot cupcakes sound so much healthier than your average cupcake. They do at least taste a lot less sweet, especially due to the cream cheese frosting. I prefer this recipe over many other variations because it uses pineapple to increase moisture, instead of the more popular raisins (I’m not a fan of dried fruit). I’ve also used this opportunity to practice what I learned in my cake decorating course again.
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