Sweet Surrender Desserts Company

This lovely and distinctive cake is delicious and tart but not sour; for one, there are plenty of other flavours in the sugar and vanilla that help balance out the sourness, and for another, pink grapefruits are not nearly as sour as their white counterparts. This particular recipe is dairy-free, but there's no reason you couldn't use a dairy-based plain or Greek yogurt instead; it's delicious either way.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-dairy-free-pink-/

I've been meaning to try this recipe for some time; l even went out and bought a jar of roasted red peppers some months ago (long before I made my own roasted red peppers: see THIS post for the steps). Then life happened and I completely forgot that I had this recipe sitting in my "to make" folder. At least, until now!... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-review-delishs-creamy/

This French recipe is known as a tian, which is simply a baked dish of layered vegetables. This is a showstopper of a dish that looks far more complicated to make than it actually is. The flavour is delicate and herbal, but can be changed up to any herbs you prefer or have on hand. This tian pairs very well with virtually any meat or fish.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-zucchini-potato-/

I am a big fan of lifestyle vlogger Christine from the YouTube channel Frugal Fit Mom; I enjoy her charisma and quirky behaviour while creating various recipes and doing things for and with her family. Christine has made this Banana Bread many times over the years on her channel, and I finally decided to try it for myself. It's a super-basic recipe, and not dissimilar to my previous attempts to make various types of banana breads and muffins over the past several years (see... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-review-banana-bread-f/

Wow, two banana posts in a row. I must be on some kind of banana kick. Don't worry, I have plenty of other yummy fewdz to talk about; it was just the roll of the dice this week. In any case, earlier this month, my friend, Erynith, decided to stay at our place for a few days and "take care of our cat" while I was away visiting family....uh huh...... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-and-tutorial-banana-p/

This simple and easy, yet flavourful casserole can be put together and on your table in about an hour from start to finish. Check out my recipe at http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-beef-casserole-i/ #beef #beefcasserole #recipeoftheday

This creamy, indulgent potato, leek and shallot gratin is inspired by an old Epicurious recipe from 2009, which in itself I believe was inspired by a much older recipe; I didn't have enough leeks for the original recipe, so I subbed in some shallots I had kicking around. I also reduced the yield, as my spouse and I really didn't want to be eating gratin at every meal for the next week.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-potato-leek-and-/

I'm very happy that things are opening up in my region, as I can visit with fam and friends again, after more than a year apart, My excitement for these events usually leads to inspiration in the kitchen; for one, I've become used to making my own more than buying pre-made over these last several months, and for two, I show my love by making food.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-beef-casserole-i/

I made this cake for a good friend who cannot have dairy in any form. As it was her birthday, I felt it was important to make her a special celebration cake she would really enjoy, without having to worry about being inadvertently exposed to her allergen. The texture of this cake is tender and super-moist, and the lemon flavouring used both lemon juice and zest, with no need for lemon extract.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-dairy-free-lemon/

It's hot. I mean, around here the temperature is hovering in the low to mid thirties (that's Celsius, for all you Imperial folk out there), and I am LIVING FOR my AC right now. So the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven, and heat up the house. But the other side of me, the adultier side, is argumentative, and likes to point out that I can't live on peanut butter sandwiches forever, and sometimes a more impressive sacrifice sustenance is required.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-boursin-scape-an/

Sometimes simple is best. And with this punishing heat, the last thing I want to do is heat up the house cooking. This classic creamy coleslaw is a surefire hit, and super-quick to make without any fancy equipment. Check out the recipe and some substitution suggestions at my blog: http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-creamy-classic-c/ #coleslaw #recipeoftheday #vegetarianrecipes #cabbage

This delicious Shepherd's/cottage pie can be made with ground beef or lentils, and is delicious either way! See my post for both recipes at http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-shepherds-cottag/ #recipeoftheday #groundbeef #lentils #casserole #vegetarianrecipes

This ubiquitous summertime BBQ recipe is ridiculously simple, with no special equipment required. While it's handy to have a food processor in order to effectively shred the cabbage, it's not strictly necessary; I tend to hand-chop my cabbage anyway. However, if you're not confident about your knife skills, yet don't possess or want to use a food processor, you can use the wide shred side of a box grater for the cabbage, and the regular shred side for the carrot and onion.... http://birdhousediaries.com//recipe-post-creamy-classic-c/