Nana’s spirit lives on with this easy to make recipe which continues to be handed down through 3 generations and served at many family gatherings. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup of flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Read MoreThis family favourite is sure to delight the chocolate lovers in the family! On special occasions, Cousin Clara would top her chocolate banana bread with a simple chocolate icing. Always a hit! Ingredients: Loaf: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup salted
Read MoreMakes 18 Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 – 2 cups chocolate chips Method: Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets
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This dish comes from our florist Vi. She moved to Canada from Vietnam and has been with us for just about a year now. This dish is named after the back and forth shaking of the skillet as you sear the cubes of beef and remind Vi of home. Marinade: 2 lbs boneless beef sirloin,
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2 eggs 3 slices bread cut or torn into cubes ¾ cups warm water 1 package dry onion soup mix 4 oz Heinz ketchup 2 tbsp mild prepared mustard 2 lbs ground beef In good-sized mixing bowl beat eggs. Add the bread crumbs, water, dry soup mix, ketchup, mustard & beef. Combine thoroughly and
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Bechamel sauce: Tomato sauce: 1/2 cup olive oil 2 (14.5oz) cans tomatoes or 1 (28oz can) 1 tub of Tre Stelle Ricotta 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp butter 4-6 leaves fresh
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For some of you who don’t know Andrea yet, she is the head of our bakery dept….you may recognize her from the bakery at the old store on Carlton. She has such a creative mind, introducing new and exciting recipes to share with all of you. Here is one of her family favourites that is
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Ingredients: ¾ ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced chicken broth 1¾ cups water 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 package cheese tortellini (about 9 ounces) 1 package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped salt and pepper, to taste shredded Parmesan cheese, optional *add any other vegetables you like, think celery, carrot, and
Read MoreThis recipe originally came to us through Karen and Linda, and apart from the “WOW” factor, it’s really delicious. What I use is a pack of romaine hearts. I split them lengthwise (do not trim off the rusty-butt, as it helps hold all the leaves together). Arrange the sliced halves cut face up with drizzle
Read MoreMike loves the Buffalo Bills and we are sure that you are going to love his wings! Taking the time to steam the wings before you bake them makes them crispy but succulent! Ingredients: 24 Village Grocer Chicken Wings 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1/2 cup melted better 1/4 cup of
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