Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
I’ve been wanting to make this recipe for a very long time, ever since I tore the recipe out of one of those supermarket magazine Christmas features years ago. I can’t tell you which supermarket it was because since I’ve lived on this island one supermarket in particular has changed hands four times, so it’s either a recipe by …
Making a gingerbread house has always been on my Christmas to-do list, but I’ve never mustered up the courage to try it until this year.
The OH fondly remembers these sweets from his childhood in Norway (when they didn’t have as politically correct a name!) We’re quite fond of them too and they whip up in no time at all. No cooking required.
This super easy, incredibly moist and flavoursome cream cheese cherry pound cake is the perfect centrepiece for an afternoon tea or any celebration event. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 min Difficulty: Easy A Cape Breton recipe This cream cheese cherry pound cake recipe comes all the way from Cape Breton Island …
Kransekake is a traditional Norwegian celebration cake made with ground almonds, egg whites, and icing sugar. It has a light texture and nutty flavour, quite similar to marzipan. Prep Time: 3 days Cooking Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Moderate Christmas traditions This recipe comes from my children’s Norwegian grandmother, and every few Christmases, I make one for …
Pepperkaker are traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies. They are a deliciously spiced, slightly sweet festive treat and make perfect edible gifts for friends and neighbours. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 36 hours Difficulty: Easy What are pepperkaker? Pepperkaker translates as ‘pepper cakes’. They are traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies made at Christmastime. They are gently spiced …
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 …
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 …
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 …
