Monthly Archives: July 2007
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Posted July 27, 2007 – 8:51 am in: Baking, CakesIngredients:
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1¾ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Topping:
¾ cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped nuts
Directions:
Combine sour cream and soda in bowl.
In a separate bowl blend together the butter and sugar, adding sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream.
Spread one half the mixture [...]
Beef, Watercress, and Peach Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Posted July 25, 2007 – 7:30 am in: Beef, Salads2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed2 Kirby cucumbers, roughly chopped4 ripe peaches, cut into wedges1 1-pound piece roast beef, cubed1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 1/2 teaspoons sugarKosher salt and pepper1 small clove garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons finely grated ginger1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 large shallots, thinly sliced
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumbers, peaches, [...]
Quick Picnic Tip
Posted July 17, 2007 – 9:28 am in: How To, TipsBuy pre-made macaroni salad to save time in preparing a picnic. Don’t stop there: customize it to your taste. Add extra vinegar to perk up the flavour. Then get creative. Add more celery, parsley, red onion, peas or scallions to give it freshness. Finally, add something salty, like pitted kalamata olives or pieces of crisp fried bacon and it becomes a [...]
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Posted July 3, 2007 – 2:56 pm in: BBQ, How To, TipsThere’s no need to memorize or guess at cooking times, heat levels, and compatible flavours. This handy printable chart eliminates the fuss of grilling. (Times are approximate and meant for lid-on cooking.)
Cooking with Both Direct and Indirect HeatIf you have a gas grill, turn one burner on medium (direct heat) and another on low (indirect [...]