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Warm Olives with Rosemary & Clementine Peel If you want to up your charcuterie/cheese/mezze board offering, try warming a selection of olives in evoo with orange (or clementine) peel, fresh rosemary, pepper flakes and s&p. Trust me it’s worth the few extra minutes it takes to make this! Ingredients 2 cups of a Selection of…
I have to say that this Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew) is the best soup/stew I’ve ever had. It has many of the usual suspects found in a Cioppino: onions, shallots, fennel, fennel seeds, garlic, red pepper flakes, s&p, tomato paste, white wine, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, wild shrimp, clams, squid… but what took this over the…
This deliciously fragrant Thai Green Curry packs a flavour punch using store bought curry paste, light coconut milk, tender chicken thighs and whatever veggies you have on hand. Served with rice for a quick, easy, soul-satisfying meal. Change it up with Shrimp instead of chicken or keep it light and load it up with just…
Drop by my kitchen and you are likely to find a bag of store-bought naan, pita, or some other flatbread. But, did you know that you can make delicious flatbread at home, in a non-stick skillet? It just takes a few common kitchen ingredients, a bit of time (for the dough to rise) and before…
Grilled spicy Korean BBQ wings & drums. Topped with white & black sesame seeds, Korean chives, hot peppers and green onions. Toppings optional, but highly recommended! INGREDIENTS 4 lbs chicken wings 4 tablespoons dry rub (see below* or use your favourite store bought) 1 cup Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce (make your own or use your…
Winter Citrus & Baby Green Salad, served alongside Creamy Cauliflower with Spinach + Bok Choy Baked Penne During the winter months, the two things I crave most are sunshine and cozy fires. This meal was inspired by those cravings to deliver a wonderful balance between the bright fresh flavours in the salad, and a ‘warm…
Winter Citrus & Baby Green Salad, served alongside Creamy Cauliflower with Spinach + Bok Choy Baked Penne During the winter months, the 2 things I crave most are sunshine and cozy fires. This meal was inspired by those cravings to deliver a wonderful balance between the bright fresh flavours in the salad, and a ‘warm…
Antipasto Skewers This Holiday Season may look a little different, but just because you are celebrating with a Micro-Christmas Dinner, it does not mean it cannot be festive and incredibly delicious! Start the meal with a flavour packed appetizer of antipasto skewers to wake up the appetite… and since you can make the skewers in…
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb This Holiday Season may look a little different, but just because you are celebrating with a Micro-Christmas Dinner, it does not mean it cannot be festive and incredibly delicious! How about preparing a tender, juicy, slow roasted leg of lamb, crispy hasselback potatoes, roasted carrots with rosemary and Brussels sprouts…
Halenda’s 5-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin 5 ingredients (plus salt & pepper), 15 minutes of prep for these delicious Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins! (Served with Halenda’s 3 cheese pierogi) The combination of brown sugar, mustard, sriracha and smoky bacon makes this sweet, spicy & savory dinner a real winner with the family! Ingredients 20 slices Halenda’s double…
Canada Beef Wellington with Madeira Sauce. Holiday traditions are made of family, friends and delicious food. This year, although holiday festivities will be reimagined, some more intimate, others virtual, the importance of a special meal remains central to our celebrations. I’ve partnered with Canada Beef to showcase their Beef Wellington recipe. The ultimate special occasion…
Madeira Mulled Wine. Woke up to a beautiful covering of snow this morning! Even though most of it had melted by the afternoon, it put us in a festive mood. So, after all the ‘work’ was done I put on a pot of Madeira Mulled Wine. Ingredients 1 1/2 bottles of red wine (I used a…
The Ultimate Roast Beef Sandwich – Reverse seared & Sichuan marinated! An overnight marinade, combined with low and slow cooking will turn any roast into rave worthy meal. Although suggested cooking time is a helpful guide, a high-quality digital or instant-read thermometer is the best way to monitor for doneness. Every roast is a slightly…
🎼 Tis the season to be jolly 🎶🎵 We are going to have a ‘merry & bright’ holiday season, and give the gift of charcuterie! We may only see our family virtually (or briefly during food drop-offs), but that’s not going to put a damper on embracing the season! We’ve partnered with Mastro/San Daniele to create a…
