Pâte brisée (All Butter Pie Crust)

“That’s a piecrust promise. Easily made, easily broken.” -Mary Poppins As Alberta Co-op Basics Week approaches its end, it’s time to tackle a perfect pie crust. So here, on day 6, I bring you a classic Pâte brisée, also known as a Butter Crust, Short Crust, or just plain ol’ Really Really Flaky Pie Crust. […]

(Not) Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

It’s day 5 of Alberta Co-op Basics Week, and I’m sharing a recipe from one of my favorite cooking websites, Budget Bytes. It’s full of yummy, healthy recipes that won’t break the bank. This one is an amazing tomato sauce that can be used just about anywhere: on pasta or pizza, spread in sandwiches, brushed […]

Foolproof Homemade Mayonnaise

  I can think of no better way to kick off off Alberta Co-op Basics Week than with this fluffy, creamy, dreamy mayonnaise recipe. If you’ve never made your own mayo, DO IT NOW! You will be amazed at how quick and simple it is, and after tasting it you will never want to go […]

Cauliflower Chickpea Patties with Cumin Yogurt Sauce

These baked fritters work anywhere! On their own they make a great appetizer or side dish with an Indian meal, or serve with a mixed green salad for a perfect lunch or light dinner.   Adapted from  from Dora’s Daily Dish

Buttery Sourdough Biscuits

The best biscuits in the history of biscuits. I make them almost weekly to use up my “discard” sourdough starter at feeding time. from King Arthur Flour