This recipe is inspired by my Gramma Shank’s Cheese Latkes (pronounced LAT-KEYS), a Wagman family favorite. Growing up, my siblings and I hovered over the stove waiting for the latkes to be done…and very few latkes made it to the kitchen table. Enjoy! Blueberry Corn Pancakes (makes about 12 pancakes) What you’ll need: ¾ cup…
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Summer Peach and Plum ‘Fruit Roll Ups’
This version of fruit ‘leather’ or ‘roll-ups’ are for kids and adults alike and is the perfect go-to for those long hikes, camping trips or school lunches. This recipe is simple and requires just a little patience. Enjoy! Summer Peach and Plum ‘Fruit Roll Ups’ (makes about 15 roll ups) What you’ll need: Parchment paper…
Camping Mojito
This incredibly refreshing adult beverage is perfect for around the campfire on your next camping trip or as a compliment to your next summer barbeque. Camping Mojito (makes two adult beverages) What you’ll need: Traveling coffee mug or martini shaker ½ cup (125 mL) ice ½ cup (125 mL) tequila ¼ cup (60 mL)…
Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters
There are many different techniques you can use to create Chocolate Covered Almonds without using melted chocolate. This is one of my favorites. I enjoy them during the day, right before a workout or to satisfy cravings for sweets. Enjoy them at room temperature or right from the freezer! Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters (makes 2…
Roasted Garlic Scapes with Lemon and Thyme
I often receive emails about ingredients people see while shopping, wondering ways to use them in their family meals. Recently, one of those ingredients is garlic scapes. The flowering stock of the garlic bulbs can be enjoyed in the same way you would serve green beans or asparagus. This is a very simple, delicious side…
Baked Strawberry and Rhubarb with Mint and Goat Cheese
An incredibly familiar seasonal flavour pairing that will impress even the most sophisticated palette. The salty and sweet contrast is amazing! Enjoy! Baked Strawberry and Rhubarb with Mint and Goat Cheese (makes approx. 4 servings) What you’ll need: 9×11 Baking dish 5 cups (1.25 L) rhubarb, about 1 inch pieces 4 cups (1 L) strawberries,…
Cacao Hazelnut Spread
This amazing ‘chocolate’ spread is perfect to use as a dip for fruit or spread on toast in the morning. No matter how you choose to eat it, you and your family will love it! Cacao Hazelnut Spread (makes about 2 cups/500 mL) What you’ll need: conventional blender 1 cup (250 mL) raw, ground hazelnuts…
Toasted Maple Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit and Pumpkin Seeds
Eating oatmeal when I was growing up consisted of opening a packet of instant oats and mixing with boiling water. Within five minutes of finishing the oatmeal, the dreaded (and expected) belly aches. These days I have re-learned to enjoy oatmeal by simply making it from scratch. And you know what? It’s can still be…
Lump Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are the perfect summertime lunch or dinner treat. Whether served on a salad of summertime greens or as an appetizer, these will impress your guests! Lump Crab Cakes (Makes five cakes) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) lump crab 1 egg 1/4 cup (60 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 mL) toasted…
Cinnamon Candied Pumpkin Seeds
These sweet and salty pumpkin seeds are one of my go-to snacks every day. They’re slightly addictive, you have been warned! Cinnamon Candied Pumpkin Seeds (Makes about 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) raw pumpkin seeds, shelled 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup 1/3 cup (75 mL) ground cinnamon 1/4…