Donair

A Donair is a variation on the doner kebab. It was originally introduced in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in the early 1970s. The meat and sauce are served rolled in a flat-bread pita with diced tomato and onion. The Donair is very popular throughout the Atlantic provinces of Canada.  This recipe makes about 12 donairs (I vacuum seal the meat in two bags – Makes 6 each).

Butter Tarts

A butter tart is a type of small pastry tart highly regarded in Canadian cuisine and considered one of Canada’s quint essential desserts. The tart consists of butter, sugar, syrup, and egg filled into a flaky pastry and baked until the filling is semi-solid with a crunchy top.

Tarte au Sucre (Sugar Pie)

This is a french dessert that was given to my mom by a one of her french neighbours from Quebec.  This version has more of a creamy pudding type texture than the original versions.  This is a family Christmas specialty that everyone enjoys.  This treat can easily be frozen for future enjoyment.  Takes about 25 minute to prepare and makes about 4 pies or 60 small tarts.

Brownies

A chocolate brownie is a flat, baked square or bar.  The brownie is a cross between a cake and a cookie in texture.  Brownies come in a variety of forms. They are either fudge or cake “like”, depending on their density, and they may include nuts, frosting, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. A variation that is made with brown sugar and no chocolate is called a blondie.

Irish Brown Bread

Irish brown bread is a form of Irish soda bread made with whole wheat flour.  This bread is a staple in my wife’s family, a hot cup of Barry’s Tea with brown bread topped with butter instantly brings me back to Ireland County Meath; visiting Nana and Pappy.

Irish Soda Bread

Soda bread is a variety of quick bread traditionally made in a variety of cuisines in which sodium bicarbonate (otherwise known as baking soda) is used as a leavening agent instead of the more common yeast. The ingredients of traditional soda bread are flour, bread soda, salt, and buttermilk. The buttermilk in the dough contains lactic acid, which reacts with the baking soda to form tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide. Other ingredients can be added such as raisins, egg or various nuts.