Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Delicately seasoned pan fried Polish pork patties will please your palate!
Mom's are always running, am I right? And when you hit menopause, you're running hot and cold! So welcome to Hot and Cold Running Mom...where you'll find mostly easy recipes (because who has time for complicated ones!), helpful household hints and a few crafts. Note: NOT just for Menopausal Moms!
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Polish Pork Patties
Friday, September 23, 2022
Rustic Garlic Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Not pretty but pretty tasty!
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Coconut Milk Chicken and Pasta
A little saucy, a little spicy! This vibrant, creamy coconut sauce and tender chicken will warm you from your nose to your toes.
#1stdayofFall๐๐
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Chickpea Ramen Slaw
Asian inspired flavours and using canned chickpeas for simplicity this slaw is a great source of plant-based fiber and protein.
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Teriyaki Roast Beef
This tenderizing marinade creates a lovely roast and succulent pan sauce.
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Coconut Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips
Toasty, crisp coconut tops this moist homemade coconut loaf, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect with your afternoon tea! This recipe can also be made into 4 mini loaves, just reduce the baking time to 40 minutes.
Friday, September 16, 2022
Lemon Chia Pudding
Only serious lemon lovers please... pucker up this is a zesty one!
Monday, September 12, 2022
Fresh Tomato Butter Sauce
Just a simple, satisfying weeknight meal.
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Queen Elizabeth Cake
To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her passing I decided to finally make a Queen Elizabeth Cake. It has been on my radar for several years but somehow I never baked one. Today seemed a fitting time.
On researching the Queen Elizabeth cake I found a few differing stories of it's origin. One is that it was first made in 1937 to recognize the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Another suggests it was invented in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. And while it has been made in both the U.K. and U.S.A. it has been most popular in Canada since the 1950s which would lead one to believe it's association with Queen Elizabeth's coronation. Whatever story is correct there's one thing for sure, this cake is tender and delicately sweet like I imagine the Queen was ๐ธ
This is the picture of the Queen that hung in my elementary school classrooms, (many years ago).
Ingredients:
1 cup packed, chopped dates
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Topping:
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tbsps 10% cream
Start by chopping the dates. Personally I prefer to snip them with scissors. Toss them with the baking soda and add the boiling water. Let sit until cooled.
Take the walnuts and toss them in a frying pan to toast 2-3 minutes or until slightly fragrant. Set aside.
Once you are ready to bake beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Then add the egg and vanilla.
In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt together. Take 1 tbsp of this and toss with the walnuts. Now mix 1/3 of the dry mix and 1/3 of the dates (including the liquid) into the butter mix. Continue adding thirds until fully combined then add the walnuts.
Pour into an oiled 9" square pan and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, butter and 10% cream for the topping. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute then remove from heat and stir in the coconut. Pour the topping over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. It can be left like this to cool or you can place it 6" under the broiler for 2 minutes then cool completely on a rack before cutting.
Queen Elizabeth... may she rest in peace. Long live the King.
Makes 16 squaresThursday, September 8, 2022
Old Fashioned Berry Buckle
Soft and berry filled buckle topped with a crumbly sweet streusel. Ideal as a sweet breakfast coffee cake or serve with ice cream for an easy old fashioned favorite fruit dessert.