Gardening That Grows With Me
“Spicy fall apple muffins great at harvest or any time.” INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cups oil 1/2 cup (one single serve container) apple sauce 3 cups flour (I use 1 whole wheat, 2 unbleached white) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt… Read more »
“A rich, almost brownie like, chocolate cake with milk chocolate icing. This is a family favourite. For years I told everyone this was a family recipe only to find out from my mom she got the recipe from a friend down the street! Well, it’s a family recipe for two generations anyway.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 2… Read more »
“A traditional banana cake recipe.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium) 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup chopped nuts CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 4 cups powdered… Read more »
“Another good recipe for the fall when carrots are in abundance in the garden. Sometime I mix in a little coconut as a change.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 1/2 cups cooking oil 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch cloves pinch nutmeg 1… Read more »
“A great way to eat more leafy greens.” INGREDIENTS 1 onion, cut in half and sliced thin 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups cremini mushrooms, diced 8 cups spinach salt and pepper balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Slice onion into thin strips. Heat olive oil in pan, add onion and cook on medium-low, stirring often, until onions… Read more »
“Sauteed carrots are a nice side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.” INGREDIENTS 4 large carrots 2 tablespoons butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary zest and juice from one lemon DIRECTIONS Cook carrots until tender crisp. Slice diagonally and set aside. (This part can be done a day ahead and kept… Read more »
“The first year we grew our own potatoes was a great experience. We grew Yukon Gold, Norland and Russian Blue. It is amazing how much better a fresh potato tastes. I mixed all three colours when making roasted potatoes.” INGREDIENTS 1 – 1 1/2 pounds small or fingerling potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons… Read more »
“Parmesan cheese gives this gratin dish a real intense flavour.” INGREDIENTS 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 – 2 1/2 cups milk 1 cup grated parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Preheat… Read more »
“Barbequed asparagus has a more intense flavour which combines well with the saltiness of the prosciutto.” INGREDIENTS 12 asparagus spears 6 slices prosciutto or ham with prosciutto 2 slices provolone if desired olive oil DIRECTIONS Clean asparagus, break off bottom end so only tender spear is left. If using provolone, slice each piece into thirds,… Read more »
“Perfect for entertaining, this impressive side dish can be made ahead and assembled at the last minute.” INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 large shallots, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 pounds green beans DIRECTIONS Combine vinegar and shallots in a small saucepan. Boil over medium heat until most of the vinegar is… Read more »