Bridget's Green Kitchen

Sweet potato scones – pure comfort food

February 25, 2012

The eye can trick the taste buds – sometimes people think these are cheddar scones. For years this was my signature scone. I’d go for months making a batch every weekend and I’d even get up early on work days to make them for breakfast (before I had children […]

Appetizers, Vegetables

Roasted beet hummus

February 23, 2012

Roast your beets for a more intense flavour and colour. I’m always looking for more ways to cook with beets and love discovering new takes on old favourites. I devoured this dip at a friend’s house and immediately set to work creating my own version. Not only is this a […]

Breads

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 […]