Tracycakes’ Christmas Butter Tarts

Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Recipes

1 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter, melted 1 c raisins, craisins or currants 1 egg ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla ½ c walnuts or pecans 1/3 c creamo 12 tart shells (follow directions on package to prepare) Boil water and place raisins (or other) in bowl and pour boiling water...

Bart’s Black Bean Soup

Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Recipes

For the Vegetarian at Christmas Black beans are some of the most protein-packed food available. Here’s a delicious, festive soup that you can prepare in the microwave!   Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth 3/4...

Blackberry Galettes Recipe

Aug 28, 2014 | Blog, Recipes

2 – 8” flaky pastry rounds 1⁄2 c (120 ml) sugar 2 Tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice Pinch of salt & cinnamon Fresh blackberries – rinsed and dried Granny Smith apple – peeled and grated Egg wash Preheat oven to 375F. Combine...

Borscht – A Recipe for Fall Comfort Food

Aug 28, 2014 | Blog, Recipes

6 c chicken broth 6 c water 1 ½ Tbsp salt 1 c carrots – sliced ½ c green pepper – chopped 1 c celery – sliced 2 medium beets 2 – 28 oz. cans of tomatoes – diced 5 potatoes, peeled & cubed 2/3 c butter 1 c onion – diced 6 c cabbage...