RAMBLINGS FROM THE RETIRED CHEF

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fine granulated white sugar 1...

1 pkg. of granulated yeast (or I use my breadmaker yeast 2 ¼ tsp.) ¼ cup warm water 5 cups unbleached all purpose flour 3 tbsp. white...

Spiced apples tucked inside crisp puff pastry makes these a great individual B&B dessert. These can be made ahead of time and reheated...

½ cup ground almonds 2 large eggs beaten 1 ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling) ½ packed dark brown sugar ½ cup full fat premium...

4 cups coarsely grated zucchini (use a box grater) 3 cups all purpose Flour 2 ½ cups sugar 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 tbsp. Plus 1...

What’s not to love? Lemon and white chocolate with the tartness of little hits of rhubarb…these scones…. seriously! 2 c flour 3T sugar 1...

These muffins are always a hit with guests. Moist and loaded with chunks of apple. I think it’s the crumbly streusel topping that makes...

I have blogged about my sister’s recipe for scones before so I won’t re-post the recipe as you can find it pretty easily on here, just...

I have to say I am pretty picky when it comes to my Christmas shortbread, it must be my Scottish heritage in my DNA.   For years I have...

Pumpkin Caramel Apple Cheesecake This creamy, not too sweet cheesecake pairs beautifully with the caramel sauce and the sautéed apples....

Did you know there is always dessert for breakfast at the B&B? That sweet little something to end the meal to savour and linger with that...

I hope you try these outstanding cookies. Make them as sweet or salty as you like depending on your adds at the end. One of my...

Sour Cream Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Pie (with Blueberries or Strawberries)  Preheat oven to 450° 4 cups of diced fresh rhubarb 1 cup...

Triple Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies These cookies have a squidgy centre and are choc full of chocolate.  The pecans and coconut add...

A Dutch or German pancake is a cross between a soufflé and an omelet.  This one is loaded with blueberries and sliced almonds and then...

Gluten Free Dairy Free Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread This loaf just reminds me that spring is just around the corner. Maybe it’s the...

frozen sliced in half cranberries. Bake for approximately 15 minutes …a little longer than usual due to the cold berries. I hope you...

Gluten Free Dairy Free Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins Makes 12 muffins 2 cups Gluten Free Bob’s Cornbread Mix (any packaged cornbread mix will...