Bridget's Green Kitchen

Wholegrain blueberry pancakes

February 21, 2012

Wholegrain pancakes with pure maple syrup make a yummy suppertime stand in. This is my childhood recipe for pancakes, found in a children’s book from the 1960’s. No matter how many other recipes I try, this is the one I always come back to. The pancakes are fluffy even […]

Vegetarian

Pan-roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and currants

February 20, 2012

Pan roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and currants becomes a main dish meal when you add a few navy beans and top it with parmesan or feta. I was preparing this as a side dish one evening when my brother called. We had a great chat and by the […]

Cookies

Tahini oatmeal cookies

February 16, 2012

This recipe doubles well and makes a great, nut-free lunchbox cookie. Always in search of lunch box cookie ideas for my kids I came up with this recipe when I was craving the texture of a peanut butter cookie. But nuts are a no-no at my kids’ schools so I […]

Salads, Vegetables

Farro with Kale, Cranberries & Molasses Vinaigrette

February 9, 2012

Molasses adds robust warmth to this hearty grain dish.I have had molasses on my mind a lot lately and on this chilly morning decided it would suit this warming dish. I created the recipe as a way to use up some leftover kale and realised that molasses is the […]

Other

How to Make Preserved Lemons (Easy Recipe)

February 8, 2012

The bright bitter taste of preserved lemons adds a compelling flavour to all sorts of dishes. Have you ever been cooking a Mediterranean-inspired winter stew and thought, hmmm, this needs just a little something…? That “something” that works for me is the bright bitter edge of […]