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Traditional Recipes

Madeleines: a Classic French Recipe

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Madeleines are delightful buttery little cakes with endless flavour possibilities. Learn how to make these classic French treats to go with your cup of coffee or to share with a friend.

plate of madeleines

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THE RECIPE VIDEO

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French Canadian Tourtière Recipe

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This French Canadian tourtière is the taste of the holidays for many Quebecers. A flavourful beef and pork filling wrapped in a flaky pâte brisée pie crust, how can anyone go wrong?  

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FRENCH CANADIAN TOURTIÈRE RECIPE VIDEO

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Victory Borscht: An Oil-Free Wartime Recipe

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Victory borscht is a winner in more than one way. This jewel coloured beauty of a soup is rich in flavour and completely oil-free. Learn how to make this simple wartime recipe for yourself! 

LET’S REWIND

Let’s rewind back to another era. An era that’s often glamourized for the styles, gallantry and grace. Where I am in the world, there’s abundance at every turn. There’s also so much waste that our great grandmothers would cringe. Unfortunately, many of us were simply never taught the art of being frugal. Frugality has a negative connotation to it, doesn’t it? We know it’s a virtue, but we’re scared of how it would cramp our style. Well, the women who lived and worked through World War II had no choice. They were self-sufficient and creative, and we can learn those skills again, too.

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Quick and Easy Escargot Appetizers

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Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that escargots are a classic appetizer. If you’re a fan of cheesy garlic slugs, then you’ll want to learn how to make these quick and easy escargot appetizers!

serving quick and easy escargots

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LOVE AT FIRST SNAIL

The first time I ever had escargots, I was four. I didn’t understand that they were snails, but even if I had, I wouldn’t have cared a stitch. They were cheesy, garlicky, chewy and delicious. What wasn’t to love? From that moment on escargots were my favourite appetizer, but they were hard to come by for a German-Canadian child. Because there was a paucity of snails in my youth, I elevated them up in my mind as something to be sought after. There’s something elegant about being served escargots, don’t you think? After all, they’re a delicacy!

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German Currywurst for Oktoberfest

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German currywurst recently marked its 70th anniversary, and it’s no small wonder why! This convenient and delicious street food can be found everywhere you go in Germany. No Oktoberfest party should be without it!

Presenting German Currywurst for Oktoberfest

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MEET MY SPECIAL GUEST!

If you caught the video for this post or for my spätzle post, then you’ve already met my mother. That’s her in the picture above! Isn’t she radiant? Her name is Petra and she’s taught me everything I know about German food. I didn’t think I would need her expertise in making currywurst, because it’s such a basic preparation, but as it turns out, I was wrong. She’s been enjoying German currywurst since the 70’s and has curry ketchup in her blood. I was foolish to think I wasn’t going to learn something from her! When most people reach for the ketchup, relish and mustard to dress their sausages, she’s the outlier with her currywurst.

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German Spätzle Noodles Recipe

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German spätzle noodles are easy enough to make, but need a bit of time and elbow grease. Learn how to make this traditional German recipe with buttery toasted breadcrumbs and crisp bacon.

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WHAT’S SPÄTZLE?

German spätzle noodles are a type of pasta made with fresh eggs. Spätzle is found in quite a few European countries apart from Germany, like Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary. These noodles are something I was fortunate enough to grow up with and are high up on my list of comfort foods. They made an appearance on special occasions and were usually served with beef rouladen, schnitzel, or a potful of goulash. Of course, when my mom cooks, she cooks to feed an army, so my brothers and I would be eating spätzle leftovers for days. More about what to do with spätzle leftovers later, that is, if you even have them!

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