Main Dish

I make this in my large dutch oven Marinade together (can do a day ahead, but with instant pot this isn’t as necessary) 800g beef cubes (from chuck or sirloin roast) 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup soy sauce Mis en … Read More

This is based on the recipe published by the Ottawa Citizen for Farmboy Mushroom Kale Soup. I’ve increased the serving portions, and use more herbs and chicken broth instead of water for more flavour. I also changed the order of … Read More

This is not meant to be purely authentic Pad Thai but rather a replica of the Pad Thai I’ve enjoyed at many taverns in Canada. It does not use tamarind since that’s not an ingredient I typically have at home … Read More

We have homemade pizza cooked on the BBQ every Friday, along of course with a glass (or two) of wine. I’ve recently changed how we make pizza dough, making a roughly 70% hydration dough for Neapolitan pizza. You can hand … Read More

Quiche is not complicated and I make mine based on one easy recipe then add whatever flavours, meats, vegetables, or cheeses I want (or have in the garden or refridgerator) for a filling. Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup cream (half … Read More

This is a traditional tetrazzini recipe I made with leftover Christmas turkey. It made a great boxing day dinner served with cranberry sauce, creamy caesar salad, stuffed mushrooms, and celery bread.  We paired it with an amarone which went well … Read More

A delicious way to have smoked salmon for dinner, combined with black olives and cream cheese.  Serve with Zucchini and Smoked Salmon Rolls with Cream Cheese.   Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 4 ounces (about 125g) … Read More

It’s zucchini season and I’m once again ‘blessed’ with a plethora of zucchini.  So looking for new ways to use up what’s current in the garden I decided to create my own version of stuffed zucchini for dinner one evening. … Read More

I purchased a deep 1- inch non-stick skillet on a whim one day as it was on sale and it turned out to be a good thing when I needed an small oven proof skillet to make my first frittata. … Read More

I am always looking for new marinades for chicken.  This one is quick and easy and very tasty.  The first time I made it I marinated some chicken tenderloins then skewered them on BBQ skewers like a satay.  Grill for … Read More

A classic Quiche Lorraine recipe with a slight twist — I use tarragon mustard instead of dijon and add red peppers. This recipe makes two pies, one of which I freeze for another day. This is not a low fat … Read More

I’m always looking for creative ways to use winter vegetables in meals. While we love roasted root vegetables by mid-winter we are looking for a change. Add to that the fact that homemade soup is a weekly staple in our … Read More

Winter is a time for root vegetables in our household and I am always looking for a new way to prepare them. Today I roasted parboiled carrots, parsnips and potatoes with browned sausage pieces. A twist on a classic country … Read More

A meat lovers sauce with a slight kick from the italian sausage, this Bolognese style pasta sauce is great on a cold winter day. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 125 grams (about 4 ounces) pancetta 1 pound ground beef 1 … Read More

“Recipe adapted from Great Moments In Cooking. Serve with mashed potatoes and carrots to soak up the extra maple syrup ‘gravy’.” INGREDIENTS 1 large pork tenderloin (or 4 thin pork loin chops) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 heaping tablespoon tomato … Read More

“Make a big batch for a party snack.   Or use drumsticks or legs and make it meal sized.” INGREDIENTS 6 pounds chicken wings, cut off tips 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water garlic to … Read More

“Easy enough for everyday but nice enough for entertaining.” INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch pepper 6 boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil 1 cup Chardonnay wine 2 leeks, sliced 1 1/2 cups … Read More

“These are as fun for kids to put together as traditional tacos but offer a different flavour. ” INGREDIENTS 1/4 large onion, finely chopped 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 tablespoon olive … Read More

“An elegant chicken dish yet easy enough for every day.” INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch pepper 6 boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme … Read More

“A tasty BBQ souvlakia. Make extra and freeze uncooked chicken on skewers. Much better than store bought. ” INGREDIENTS 6 boneless skinless chicken 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 … Read More