A few weeks ago, I had an excuse to bake a celebratory cake. While searching for a suitable recipe, a small side note from the “About Angel Food Cakes” section in Joy of Cooking caught my eye: it suggested that to jazz up an angel food cake, to stuff it with lemon curd. The complementary [...]
Archive for the ‘Lemon’ Category
Angel Cake with Lemon Curd and Mascarpone Frosting
Posted in Cake, Dessert, Lemon, Uncategorized, tagged angel food, Cake, cream, frosting, Lemon, lemon curd, mascarpone, mother's day, whipping cream on May 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Spicy Steamed Fish, Gambian Style
Posted in Breakfast Food, Fish, Gambian food, Lemon, spicy, tagged africa, breakfast, delicious, Fish, gambia, Lemon, lettuce, Mustard, Potatoes, spicy on January 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been a very long time. I have been meaning to post some Gambian recipes, but it is not easy to get internet access. I am starting to get used to the african rhythm of life. Steamed fish is something I have for breakfast here on the Smiling Coast. I think it would be appreciated [...]
Blueberry-lemon shortcake
Posted in Baking, Berries, Cake, Dessert, Lemon, Recipe, tagged Blueberries, Dessert, Lemon, Recipe, sponge cake, whipped cream on December 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Berry season is over, and there’s nothing quite like fresh, fully ripe berries that have been warmed in the sun. I’m posting this for memory’s sake, because I love blueberries, and as you’ve probably already figured out, I harvested a lot of them this summer (the heading photo for our blog is proof!). I love [...]
Poached Arctic Char
Posted in Canadian Food, Fish, Leeks, Lemon, Little White Sauce, tagged anniversary, arctic char, cottage, fennel, leeks, Lemon, poach on July 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Family dinners at the cottage are often more exciting than one bargains for. Earlier this spring, my grandmother was given a whole frozen Arctic char. She decided that the occasion to serve it would be for her 63rd wedding anniversary. The dilemma was how to cook the fish? No one in my family had ever [...]
Madeleines au citron [lemon-flavoured madeleines]
Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Breakfast Food, French Food, Lemon, Recipe, tagged Baking, breakfast, Lemon, madeleine, Recipe on April 16, 2011 | 2 Comments »
This morning, we woke up to the sound of high winds and rain lashing at our windows reminiscent of the village my family comes from in Normandy. Perhaps surprisingly, I quite enjoy a good storm. And the cold and wet outdoors will be less appetizing as a distractor from my current challenge of studying for [...]
Week-end roast chicken with fresh thyme and garlic
Posted in Chicken, Classic, Comfort Food, Lemon, Recipe, tagged Chicken, Lemon, Recipe, roast, thyme on March 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve taken to walking everywhere these days – those of you who know me know I’m one of those die-hard Toronto bikers, going all-year round. Alas, my freewheel is fried (a usual march phenomenon, they don’t like salt). So this means I briskly walk through Toronto for approximately 90 minutes every day at least, and [...]
Gnocci with basil, lemon and capers
Posted in Basil, Italian, Lemon, Lunch, Pasta, Recipe, Vegetarian, tagged Basil, capers, gnocci, Lemon, Lunch, quick, Recipe on March 18, 2011 | 6 Comments »
With spring just around the corner, snow drops popping up out of the thawing ground, I can’t help but feel optimistic these days. As I walk though the streets, people smile and take their time outside. I love this change in attitude. As spring rolls in, my tuber-rich, squash and cabbage-filled winter menu starts feeling [...]
Pi Day Special: Lemon Meringue Pie
Posted in Dessert, Lemon, Pastry, Pie, tagged Lemon, meringue, Pi Day, Pie on March 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
For the second of our pies, we offer you a lemon meringue! There is something truly decadent about a beautifully executed lemon meringue pie. The tangy lemon curd lingers on your tongue as the meringue disintegrates. One can never go wrong with being generous on the lemon or the meringue side! While the other pies [...]
Creamy Lemon Pie
Posted in Dessert, Lemon, Pie, tagged delicious, Lemon, Pie on February 22, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Five years ago, when Sitelle learned I had only ever made pie crust with lard, she was scandalized. Of French descent, the lovely lady informed me that pie crust was a match made in heaven for butter. Ever since, I have conformed to her madness, and not glanced back. It makes for an incredibly rich [...]
