Grandma’s Caramel Corn

Mom remembers Grandma making this every Saturday night for the family to eat while watching the hockey game. Ingredients: 1 cup popcorn or 3 bags microwave popcorn, popped 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda Cashews, peanuts and…

Jalapeno Chicken and White Bean Chili

This recipe is adapted from one I found in Canadian Living. It takes a bit of time to prep, but its well worth it in the end! Cilantro and lime are optional. Ingredients: 1/4 cups (300 mL) dried navy beans 1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin 1 tbsp (15 mL) coriander 2 onions, quartered 4 cloves…

Ontbijkoek (Honey Cake)

Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 1 baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 cup honey 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water Method: In large bowl, mix all dry ingredients until well blended. In another bowl,…

Blueberry Oat Squares

Berry Layer: 2 cups frozen or fresh blueberries 1/2 cups white sugar 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice (or frozen orange juice concentrate) Oat Crust and Topping: 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup All Purpose Flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder pinch of salt (more if…