This French classic dessert contains cream of wheat and no butter but it’s mighty tasty. A must try!

Macarons inspired by the chilly winds of autumn – hot chocolate and marshmallow.

A fabulous combination of sweet and salty, these homemade potato chips are dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt.

Pairing fresh, seasonal local food (and chocolate) with wine is what Niagara on the Lake does best!

A simple French classic from Dorie Greenspan

This unusual fruit crisp features cranberries, pears, apples and rice for a twist on the traditional.

In which I face my fear of baking with yeast, deep frying and my uncertainty about the taste of fried dough.

The 9 year olds in my boys cooking club loved making their own granola, complete with customised ingredients!

October pink macarons filled with a lavender/lemon buttercream. Bonus? These travel really well!

For French Fridays with Dorie – a classic French dish, Hachis Parmentier. Perfect for the fall and winter.

The boys in my cooking club tried Jamie Oliver’s macaroni and cheese with cauliflower with tasty results!

These mini pizza bites use naan and leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a great twist on the Indian classic.

Trying to recreate the corn fritters I ate at Zazu Farm and Restaurant in Santa Rosa this summer.

Not your typical French Fridays with Dorie dish, this spicy Asian soup is perfect for the cooler fall weather.

Lemon pasta with shrimp (gluten free!) to pair with a Rosewood Estates Semillon.

The 9 year-old boys in my cooking club made Jamie Oliver’s chicken tikka masala from scratch, including the curry paste!

This Dorie Greenspan recipe required me to face my nemesis – pastry. A lovely light supper; flaky pastry and tasty filling.

Jerk chicken – part of an “Around the world on a plate” themed dinner party with a dish to represent each continent!

For the first French Friday with Dorie, I made gougères and onion soup. Cheesy French goodness!

Farmers teamed with chefs to present gorgeous dishes for the Savour Stratford Tasting event.