A lot of cooking going on here–have my sister and brother-in-law visiting from the UK at the moment. Not much time for pics, but they will be coming. Next on deck will be a wonderful broccoli/cheese casserole. It’s supposed to be a side dish, but I’ve eaten this one many times as a meal. It’s…
Healthy Eating/Lifestyle Section
I’m adding a “healthy eating and lifestyle” section to the blog. The page is already listed in the directory and soon will have live content. Just ironing out a few details on it and trying to work out a schedule of posts as this will be written by someone other than myself and I have…
Fall Festival Pumpkin Pound Cake
Fall Festival Pumpkin Pound Cake What says “autumn” better than something pumpkin? This pound cake is ridiculously easy and since it uses oil instead of butter, no waiting for butter to soften! Perfect Texture Rich and spicy, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. This…
Pineapple Pork
Pineapple Pork Healthy and light sweet & sour Asian dinner. Made with ultra-lean pork (or you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts) and tangy pineapple. Very easy and quick and perfect for days you are pressed for time but still want a hot, satisfying meal. I sometimes add a tablespoon of brown sugar if the…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookis These moist soft cookies are irresistible and no one can eat just one. Healthy Cookies Also a smart and healthy snack as this contains pumpkin which is full of beta carotene and plenty of oatmeal for fibre. Addictive and delicious These can also be made with mini morsels, but use only…
Beef Barley Soup
Beef Barley Soup Hearty and tasty soup that is a meal in itself when served with crusty Artisan bread or rolls. Perfect for nippy fall evenings. I make my stock in a pressure cooker, and I do recommend using one to make this. However, you can “cheat” and use that jellied concentrated stock as it’s…
Candied Carrot Stix
Candied Carrot Stix Wonderful and sweet just by themselves but these carrots make the perfect accompaniment to succulent pork roast for a tasty fall meal. Carrots are glazed in a brown sugar sauce with a whisper of cinnamon. Wonderful and sweet just by themselves but these carrots make the perfect accompaniment to succulent pork…
Coming Soon–The Midnight Baker Cookbook
I’ve just begun work on a cookbook that will be sold on this site. Price is yet to be determined, however, it will be more than affordable. The book will contain many recipes of mine that are not on the blog as well as selected recipes that are on the blog. I hope to have…
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookise This is the adult “milk & cookie” cookie. Rich, buttery basic cookie with the addition of white chocolate chips and crunchy and yummy macadamia nuts. Cookie base lends itself to many additions. I’ve used it for raisin/walnut, pineapple/coconut/macadamia nut, and yes, even the old standby Toll House-like cookies. These…
Herbed Potato Salad with Pesto Aoli
Herbed Potato Salad Gourmet twist on a classic potato salad. Potatoes are cooked with a bruised sprig of rosemary in a pressure cooker, as pressure cooking will infuse the rosemary flavor in the potatoes. Potatoes are also cooked and served with skin on for a rustic look. Dressing is a basic aoli (basically mayonnaise, and…
