Caramelized Onion and Cheese Tarts (Quiche)

“This quiche style tart is great for brunch during the holidays when company is coming. ” INGREDIENTS 4 medium onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves pinch each salt & pepper 24 tart shells 1 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar or goat… Read more »

Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie

“This is a very versatile recipe for creamed turkey or chicken. I have made pot pie from this recipe with pastry, phyllo dough and drop biscuits — all yummy. You can also serve it as is on top of toast or vol au vents. ” INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1.5 cups) 3 medium… Read more »

Spiced Lamb Loin

“Excellent done on the BBQ. Lamb loin fillets are the tender portion of a lamb chop. If you can’t find whole lamb loins, purchased a rack of lamb and debone it yourself. I often find this more economical.” INGREDIENTS 2 whole boneless lamb loin fillets 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon… Read more »

Oriental Style Lamb

“Lamb loins are one of our favourite meat cuts. Lamb loin fillets are the tender portion of a lamb chop. If you can’t find whole lamb loins, purchased a rack of lamb and debone it yourself. I often find this more economical.” INGREDIENTS 2 whole boneless lamb loin fillets 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon… Read more »

Garlic Lemon Lamb Kebobs

“Lamb leg steaks are much more economical that lamb loins. I trim my pieces very lean before adding them to the marinade.” INGREDIENTS 1 pound lamb leg steaks (4 large) 3 medium lemons 1/2 cup lemon juice (from the 3 lemons) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon… Read more »

Sauteed Swiss Chard And Onions

“Great when swiss chard is available in abundance in the garden. We grow rainbow coloured swiss chard which looks very appealing in this recipe. You can substitute spinach for swiss chard in the recipe, just reduce cooking time for greens.” INGREDIENTS 1 onion, cut in half and sliced thin 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons… Read more »

Veal Chops With Basil Butter

“This simple but elegant entree is enhanced by the flavour of the basil butter. Veal chops are best cooked quickly so they remain tender.” INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tabelspoon chopped fresh basil olive oil 2 veal loin chops (about 1 inch thick) salt and pepper DIRECTIONS To make basil… Read more »

Tourtiere or Traditional French Canadian Meat Pie

“This is a traditional french Canadian meat pie recipe from my Grandmother. It is also known as Tourtiere. We had to sit with her one day while she made it so we could write down the amount of the ingredients since she never measured anything when she made meat pies. This recipe will make extras… Read more »

Shepherd’s Pie

“If you are in a hurry, pre-made mashed potatoes in the deli section of the grocery store works well in this recipe.” INGREDIENTS 6-7 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon butter salt and pepper 3 – 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium carrots, diced 1 1/2 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk… Read more »

Garlic Sauce for Beef or Lamb

“Boiling the garlic makes for a rich flavoured sauce yet not too garlicky.” INGREDIENTS 2 heads garlic 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 3/4 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Boil garlic cloves for 20 to 30 min, or roast in oven. Squeeze pulp into food processor, puree. Combine stock and… Read more »