It’s -3 C (26.6 F) out there and freezing rain is falling. I’m glad I decided to cook yesterday so I can enjoy my time inside today.
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| Newfoundland comfort food |
I baked a ham on New Year’s Day and froze the leftovers. So, I made yellow split pea soup: thick, slightly salty and so comforting. Most Newfies use salt beef, but ham works just as well for me. But I didn’t make the traditional doughboys (dumplings) as I have a sensitivity to wheat. I’d rather use my wheat rations for something else.
Something like these delicious Homemade Fig Bars.
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| Add a dollop of yogurt or cream |
I’m slowly making my way through a bag of dried figs and found the perfect recipe. They are similar to a date square except the bottom is more of a shortbread. I made a few changes to suit my tastes and pantry.Â
When I made the fig jam filling, I grated a little orange zest into it. And seeing I didn’t have walnuts or pecans, I substituted chopped almonds, cashews and sunflower seeds.
Those were great choices! These squares are da bomb! Now ……….. what shall I watch on television?
Stay warm and safe (and well fed). Namaste!Â
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