I’ve been collecting recipes for many years now. Here are a few of the ones that caught my eye. Although you may find it in one category, it could easily fit into another i.e. an appetizer could also be found in a main etc. Some have been tried, my comments usually show up in italics if I have made them. I’ve given credit to Chef’s/authors/publishers whose names I wrote down when recording the recipes, but go figure – in at the tail end of the boomer generation and blogs didn’t exist when I started collecting them and I never thought of a website either. If I’ve violated any copyrights – just let me know and I’ll fix it. If you try a recipe and have comments, please let me know, I’ll respond. As always – enjoy! Thanks – Chris (cater@foodinspires.com)

Rye Bread Chocolate Cookies

Do you like soft chewy cookies? I do! If you like them, then you must make these sheer genius cookies from Jamie Oliver. They are soft, chewy and have infinite combinations to make them more interesting. Best part, they come together in under 30 minutes and just 5 ingredients. These are Jamie Oliver’s Rye Bread [...]

Rye Bread Chocolate Cookies2020-10-12T19:36:31-04:00

A Cake from South Africa

I am in the process of researching menu selections for my upcoming classes at the various cooking schools I work at. There are so many cuisines out there and no, you don’t have to come from a certain country to cook that cuisine. Prime example, how many of us cook French, Italian and Indian food [...]

A Cake from South Africa2020-10-12T19:36:31-04:00

Almond and Dried Cherry Nougat

There are sights, sounds, smells and feelings that take me back to wonderful memories or times in my life. While most are food related, others are recollections of feelings derived by experiencing the moment. I was almost 8 years old when we left Tanzania for Canada. I remember my Aunt hosting a goodbye party for [...]

Almond and Dried Cherry Nougat2020-10-12T19:36:31-04:00

Matcha, Coconut and Almond Cake

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again! We live in this fantastic wonderful country that allows people of different cultures to come together and celebrate each other and their special days. This weekend it's St. Patrick's Day - I for one, celebrate my Irish whisky - I mean roots, for 24 hours, and [...]

Matcha, Coconut and Almond Cake2020-10-12T19:36:31-04:00

Making Citrus Sugar

I think we all know how much flavor is in zest. More and more recipes are calling for the zest and juice of the citrus fruit. It got me thinking of ways to better utilize it in my baking and cooking. I thought making citrus sugar or salt, might be a better way to use [...]

Making Citrus Sugar2020-10-12T19:36:32-04:00

Roasted Carrots with Maple Tahini Drizzle

Carrots, you have to love them! They can be enjoyed raw, baked, grilled, pureed, stewed , juiced – oh yes, in cakes and so much more. They contain betacarotene and fibre. Wait - putting my science hat on, the betacarotene - is converted to vitamin A, and is attributable to healthy skin and may protect [...]

Roasted Carrots with Maple Tahini Drizzle2020-10-12T19:36:32-04:00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Just sitting at the computer thinking of some recipes I came across recently. This is one that has two of my favorite flavors – peanut butter and chocolate. But this isn’t any ordinary cookie, this one has a center of soft peanut butter surrounded by chocolate. If it weren’t for the telltale cracks in my [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies2020-10-12T19:36:32-04:00

Tahini, Halva and Walnut Brownies

My love affair with tahini and halva continues. This is another variation using a brownie batter as a base. I’ve used all kinds of toppings before – white chocolate, cream cheese etc., but don’t think I’ve done it with halva and tahini before. In any event this is a lovely Tahini, Halva and Walnut Brownie [...]

Tahini, Halva and Walnut Brownies2020-10-12T19:36:32-04:00

Bouquet of Apple Roses

It’s here! You know it, just after the Superbowl, we have Valentine’s Day. That dreaded time of year when grown men run around like chickens with their heads cut off (no, even more than normal) in search of that perfect experience for those we love. Now having lots of excess cash around can make this [...]

Bouquet of Apple Roses2020-10-12T19:36:32-04:00

Game Day Spuds

It’s Superbowl weekend! Okay for those who know me well, I’m really not into the game. But, put some A-list performers like Beyonce on the half time show and well, it’s a different story. It becomes worth watching. Don’t get me wrong, I admire the athleticism but as my dad will tell you, I missed [...]

Game Day Spuds2020-10-12T19:36:32-04:00
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