Boston Cream Pie
BOSTON CREAM PIE by Left-Brain Marilyn The origins of this confection go back over a century and a half, and even back then Boston cream “pie” was actually a filled and iced cake, not...
Author: Joanna and Marilyn
Lime Steak
LIME STEAK by Right-Brain Joanna A hint of spicy heat and citrus make this steak a surprise for the palate. Serves 2 Barbeque or high broiler heat. Marinade 4 cloves garlic, mashed 1 tsp/5g...
Mediterranean Pork and Veal Meatballs
MEDITERRANEAN PORK & VEAL MEATBALLS by Right-Brain Joanna One Sunday afternoon I began this recipe which happily fell together nicely as I notated what ingredients I used. Tender and tasty, and altogether worth opening...
Beef Kefta Meatballs with Lemon Drizzle
BEEF KEFTA MEATBALLS WITH LEMON DRIZZLE by Left-Brain Marilyn This sounds exotic and expensive, however these tender meatballs use very ordinary ingredients, just in a deliciously different way. I served them with toasted orzo...
Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
GAMBAS AL AJILLO (GARLIC SHRIMP) by Right-Brain Joanna This shrimp dish is always a winner as an appetizer, especially for large gatherings! The lucky guest should be able to have a chunk of crusty...
Phyllo Cups
PHYLLO CUPS by Right-Brain Joanna These little pastry cups are perfect for filling with bits and bobs to make a lovely selection of appetizers or desserts – and are small and easy to prepare...
Cheddar Cocktail “Cookies”
CHEDDAR COCKTAIL COOKIES by Left-Brain Marilyn There are layers of flavour in these crispy ‘n’ rich rounds made in the food processor. First the taste of cheddar hits, then the nutty pecans chime in,...
Almond Shrimp Nibbles
ALMOND SHRIMP NIBBLES by Left-Brain Marilyn These delicious crispy shrimp are incredibly popular cocktail party fare! The effort in frying them after your guests arrive is well worth it as myriad compliments are sent...
Soup Weather
It is a toss-up as to whether November or March is the least favourite month for weather here in Kingston. Both are dreary with chilly rain and snow – but very good times for...
Sweet Potato Fries
A sweet potato is not a yam! Sweet potatoes usually have an orange-red skin that is somewhat smooth with a colourful orange interior to match. Yams have a tough brown scaly skin with a...