Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Some time ago I had an assortment of ingredients in the fridge needing used up and quite fancied making a lasagna. This new lasagna recipe was an experiment created by myself and it went down really, really well with the family.
We’ve never had trout before. I used to go fishing off the end of the pier in the summer and ice fishing in the winter as a child and I could out fish the boys (much to their frustration!), but we never ate what we caught. We just threw it back because no one knew …
When I was a little girl growing up in a village in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, our family used to attend gatherings called Pot Luck Suppers in the village hall.
These healthy, wholesome and deliciously moreish chewy sunflower seed cookies have been a family favourite for years. Dip in chocolate for an extra delicious treat. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy These cookies are just wonderful, crisp, buttery morsels of awesomeness. I’m unsure where the recipe originated, but it’s been in …
A quick and easy six-ingredient ginger white wine spritzer recipe, perfect for when the sun shines! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Difficulty: Easy The sun came out yesterday. It was gloriously bright and warm as the wind had died down for a while. At 9 am I was hanging out washing on …
Do you have an abundance of dandelions in your garden? Turn them into this tasty dandelion honey! It has an unusual but pleasant taste and it’s great on waffles, scones, pancakes, ice cream, or whatever your heart desires. Prep Time: 12 hours Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy One woman’s weeds, another woman’s ingredient The …
This easy recycled newspaper Easter basket project is perfect to make with the kids over the Easter school holidays. Prep Time: 2 hours Drying Time: 48 hours Difficulty: Easy Several weeks ago, I was invited by my friend Julia to join her at a local SWRI meeting as an assistant (moral support!) while she taught …
In this recipe, sun-ripened tomatoes, red onion, goat’s cheese and kalamata olives are drizzled in a homemade balsamic vinegar dressing for a quick and easy salad. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Difficulty: Easy It’s officially Spring, and what a better Spring-time lunch is there than a lovely tomato, red onion and goats …
A classic baking powder biscuits recipe, as I was taught to make as a child growing up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. An easy 15-minute recipe, start to finish, and a perfect one to get the kids involved. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Baking with the kids, a perfect first …
Step-by-step photo instructions on how to create a pirate ship birthday cake from two 9-inch round chocolate sponge cakes. Prep Time: 2 hours Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy A pirate party! Not every day one’s child turns three; a celebration is required! What better cake for a swash-buckling, pirate-obsessed three-year-old than this pirate ship …
This classic devil’s food cake is super easy to make. It makes two 9-inch round cakes, perfect for any celebration, or just because you’ve got a chocolate craving. No celebration needed. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy My first chocolate cake recipe I started baking around the age of 12, and …
Steampunk Treasure Chest made from recycled materials.
Homemade chicken stock is one of the easiest, most flavoursome things you can make with a leftover roast chicken carcass. Use it as the base for all your favourite soups. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours Difficulty: Easy Why you should make your own homemade chicken stock Making chicken stock from the leftovers …
Once you’ve tried freshly made pasta you’ll never want to go back to the shop-bought variety. It’s also really easy and cheap to make and has only two ingredients! Prep Time: 5 minutes Resting Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Homemade pasta with just two ingredients! Making pasta at home is one of those deliciously indulgent …
How to make delicious, creamy and economical homemade natural yoghurt at home with just three simple ingredients. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 12 hours Difficulty: Easy Our recommended electric yogurt maker I love yoghurt but it is expensive if …
An easy mid-week vegetarian family meal of spinach and ricotta stuffed cannelloni stuffed topped with homemade béchamel and napoli sauces. Serve with a side salad and plenty of garlic bread. This post was originally published in 2011 and was updated in November 2023 with new photographs and information. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 …
