As a nod to Festival du Voyageur, Randy Reynolds of Beaujena’s Bistro featured this Maple Cream Pie on the menu last February. Now he’s sharing it with Savour Winnipeg’s readers. “As I recall, Marion Warhaft (for what its worth) described it as ‘sublime,’” says Reynolds. Ingredients: Pastry shell: 1 cup flour, pinch of salt 1Tbs […]
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RSS feed for this sectionRecipe: Mexican Chocolate Shortbread
Ingredients: 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3 Tbsp sliced almonds, plus more for topping 6 Tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 Tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 Tsp salt Pinch cayenne pepper or chipotle chili powder (optional) 1/2 Cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp raw sugar Directions: Preheat oven […]
Recipe: Yogurt Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 flavourless gelatin packet 1 cup (250 ml) milk 2 cups (500ml) vanilla yogurt (about 2% m.f.) 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice Raspberry Coulis 10 oz (295 ml) fresh or thawed frozen raspberries 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar or more to taste Preparation […]
How to Make Your Own Frozen Yogurt
I’m fussy. Especially when it comes to fruits and veggies. Seldom do I find a pre-made option that suits my tastes, particularly when it comes to yogurt, and frozen yogurt. Believe it or not, frozen yogurt is easy enough to make at home and all it takes is three easy steps: 1: Pick your yogurt […]
Recipe: Light and Lemony Muffins
Makes 12 portions Ingredients 1-1/4 (300 ml) cups Milk 1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogourt Grated rind of 2 large lemons 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice 2-1/2 cups (625 ml) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole wheat flour 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda 1/4 tsp […]
Recipe: Maple Blush Smoothie
Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla yogurt 2 cups (500 ml) strawberries 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup Preparation Blend all ingredients until smooth. Source: http://www.nutrition2011.ca/en/recipes/healthy-recipes Do you have a kick-ass recipe you’d like to share. Drop us a line.
Recipe: Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes
Ingredients 6oz semi-sweet chocolate 6oz butter (diced) 3 Eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup flour Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 Melt chocolate in microwave then add diced butter and stir until melted. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until white and creamy. Blend in melted chocolate mixture then gradually add flour until batter […]
Recipe: Plain Oven Scones
INGREDIENTS 8 oz. self-raising flour 2 oz. butter 1 teaspoon caster sugar ¼ pint buttermilk, full cream milk or soured milk Pinch of salt METHOD Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease and flour a baking sheet. Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and rub in the butter. Add sufficient milk to make a moist and […]
How to Deep-Fry a Mars Bar
A Scottish delicacy, you’ll find battered Mars bars in chippies all over the country. Oozing melted chocolate, nougat and caramel hides beneath a crispy casing of batter. They’re surprisingly delicious and unfortunately available in Winnipeg only at The Brit Cafe. Here’s how to make them at home. INGREDIENTS 1 unwrapped Mars bar, chilled 1 pair, […]