I have a BIG love for lemons, and Lemon Curd has got to be one of my favourite lemon recipes to make. Lemon Curd is originally an English recipe brought over to America and was also once known as ‘Lemon Cheese’. It has a lovely smooth, creamy texture that’s very similar to a pie filling…
This Portuguese Style Chicken Marinade is one of my favourite chicken marinade recipes that can be done in the oven, or on the gas or charcoal grill. I have used all cooking methods depending on the time of the year, but I think the most authentic flavour is offset grilling with charcoal – but will…
This is my favourite cucumber salad recipe! So light, refreshing and a perfect combination of cucumbers, vinegar, a sprinkling of dill, a little bit of sugar, and salt. SO simple that it literally comes together in a matter of minutes. This dressing works with any style of cucumber but my go-to for this salad are…
One of the many great things to look forward to summer at the cottage is the availability of fresh caught local fish options. Fresh caught Pickerel is always a special treat we try to take advantage of while at the cottage – or in cottage mode – and this pan-fried Pickerel with tomato relish recipe…
This is a spicy, savoury chicken thigh kebab recipe that is really easy to make. I find boneless chicken thighs are really flavourful and absorb a marinade really well. They take a little longer to cook, but the reward is worth it. This marinade is similar to a Portuguese chicken marinade and has the same…
These yummy chocolate chip pecan cookies are jammed packed with flavour with every bite. Each cookie has a wonderful combo of nuts, chocolate chips, and chocolate chunks that make them incredibly decadent and an extra special treat. This recipe calls for pecans but can easily be switched out for walnuts or whatever nut you have…
Wow! Ooey gooey sticky Chelsea buns. This recipe is very close to the classic Chelsea buns you find at beloved bakeries in cottage county. The recipe includes a versatile sweet dough that requires a couple risings. You can also prep the dough ahead of time, and refrigerate overnight and then let rise for 2…
At the time I am updating this page, we are all facing a time where we must stay home and self isolate. So, if you are like me, you may find yourself with a bit of a stockpile of food to last for a couple of weeks, and now have a few very ripe bananas…
