Zosia's Reviews
11 recipe(s) reviewed. Showing 1 to 11Sort by: Title 
| Date | Rating
Website: Canadian Living
After trying several, this has become my go-to crepe recipe.
The batter comes together quickly but must sit for 1 hour before cooking. I usually make the batter in a blender and refrigerate overnight.
The recipe uses far less butter than some, but enough that even the sweet crepes don't stick to the pan (I use a non-stick pan and find that no additional fat is required for cooking); they also don't stick to each other so the crepes can be stacked without plastic wrap or wax paper in between.
I make the plain and the herb and chocolate variations on a regular basis and all are delicious.
useful (0)
I'm somewhat of a purist when it comes to these treats - no dried fruits, nuts or chocolate are allowed in my butter tarts. And I like a gooey centre.
Since I'm the baker, they're made according to my preferences. This recipe is perfect (if you ignore the last few filling ingredients). The tart has a high crust to filling ratio out of necessity as the filling is quite sweet. The pastry, (I use all butter), bakes up crisp and flaky, and the filling develops a thin crust that helps to contain the delicious golden goo...sheer perfection!
useful (1)
All of the flavours that best complement pork in a single, juicy bite.
The burgers, which are packed with grated cheddar, are flavoured with garlic and sage and basted with a maple-mustard glaze. They can be made well in advance, refrigerated and cooked quickly on the grill or under the broiler for a delicious, fast meal on a busy evening. I usually omit the grilled onion topping as no one in the family cares for this.
A great alternative to a beef burger.
useful (0)
This recipe comes very close to the delicious Portuguese salt cod fritters I tasted years ago.
The most time consuming part of the recipe is dealing with the cod, which must be soaked, cooked, boned and shredded before it can be used. The fish is combined with cooked mashed potatoes, eggs and flavourings, shaped and fried. It’s important to use the mealy/starchy potatoes specified; I once tried the recipe with Yukon Gold and they were a complete disaster, disintegrating into the oil during frying.
The fritters have a nice crisp exterior and a moist, tender interior and neither smell nor taste strongly of fish and if you want to make them in advance, they reheat and crisp up nicely in the oven. They’re a huge favourite on Christmas Eve, even for the non-fish lovers in the family,
useful (1)
This is a simple variation of a classic dish of thinly sliced potatoes baked in garlic-infused cream.
This recipe calls for equal parts of milk and whipping cream….I’ve made it successfully with 1% milk only but do like the richness of the cream for special occasions. I’ve also found that it reheats better if made with cream. For this batch, I added rosemary and thyme along with the garlic for extra flavour.
A great make ahead dish that’s perfect for company.
useful (0)
Great combination of flavours within the roll and the roll with the sauce. There was a very good balance of hot, sweet, salty and sour. I did replace the shrimp with marinated and fried tofu for vegetarian daughter but I'm sure it would be very good (and much prettier!) with the shrimp.
useful (0)
Very simple salad made of grilled zucchini dressed with lemon juice, zest and olive oil and topped with feta.
The key is to barely cook the zucchini – you really just want to get sear marks on both sides and then remove it from the heat so it’s tender but not soft.
It’s delicious warm or at room temperature and can easily be made indoors on a grill pan.
useful (0)
This is a delicious pie that’s great for the uninitiated…..it’s not too pumpkin-y, texture’s on the firm side (great for those who don’t care for soft custards), and it’s not overwhelmingly spicy.
And for the cook, it has to be one of the easiest fillings to make: a simple blend of sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, eggs, sugar and spices.
This is the recipe I make every year for our Thanksgiving dinner (for 20 years now!). This year, I used this crust, which baked up beautifully in the time it took to cook the filling.
I’m looking forward to making it again next year!
useful (0)
Moist, spicy and very quick and easy to make, this oil-based cake owes its flavour to a blend of spices headed by ginger and its texture and lovely hue to puréed pumpkin.
It’s a 2-bowl cake recipe (dry and wet ingredients) that’s mixed in just a few minutes by hand. I usually make 1 1/2x the recipe and bake it in a 9” x 13” pan to use up the rest of the jumbo can (796ml) of pumpkin that remains after I’ve made our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.
Delicious plain or with a sprinkling of icing sugar and eaten out of hand or dressed up with some whipped cream as a dessert.
useful (0)
The addition of prepared salsa to ground turkey or chicken along with the usual binders and seasonings assures a moist and juicy meatloaf even if using extra lean meat. This loaf is also very flavourful without actually tasting of salsa.
I usually omit the chopped green peppers and the melted cheese topping so it appeals to all family members and bake it free form on a broiling pan to allow the fat to run off during baking.
It’s really delicious hot or cold!
useful (1)
This is a delicious almond cake with a hint of white chocolate that’s great for gift-giving as it stays moist for days and releases easily from every pan I’ve ever baked it in, including those disposable foil pans.
It’s very easy to make and though the crumb looks very dense, it’s actually quite tender as some of the flour is replaced with ground almonds. The recipe also calls for slivered almonds and almond extract, an ingredient I’m often wary of using, but not enough is used in this recipe to give that artificial flavour.
The internet recipe doesn’t mention pan size……the magazine says to use a 9 x 5” loaf pan (greased & floured) but I find that there’s too much batter for that size and use 2 – 8 ½” x 4 ½” pans instead (3/4 full; 60-70 minutes baking time). It can also be baked successfully in a bundt pan.
useful (0)