A classic, we like a lot of fresh thyme in our marinade. It’s also heavier on the garlic. Marinade 1-2 hours ahead. For roughly 8 chicken thighs: 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp thyme leaves 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp pepper Excellent… Read more »
Tarragon Chicken Thighs
For 2 pounds deboned chicken thighs (roughly 8) In a medium bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tbsp whole grain mustard Zest of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper Marinade chicken thighs 1-2 hours before cooking. Spread… Read more »
Pineapple Sage & Orange Chicken Thighs
Marinate 1-2 hours ahead. This is enough for roughly 8 chicken thighs. Mix in a medium bowl: 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh pineapple sage, chopped Zest of 1 orange ¼ cup orange juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 -2 tsp honey 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper… Read more »
Whiskey Sour
1-2 dashes angostura bitters 2 oz rye 3/4 oz lemon juice 3/4 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz egg white (1/2 large egg) Mix ingredients and dry shake. Add ice & shake 45 seconds. Enjoy over square ice with dehydrated orange slice
Lemon Spritz Cookies (Not Too Sweet)
This is a fresh, lemony twist on my original Christmas spritz cookie recipe. These are only slightly sweet with the traditional butter texture. I think the zest adds more to the flavour than the lemon juice. Ingredients 1 cup (227 g) butter, very soft ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature… Read more »
Rustic Leek & Onion Sausage Gratin
This is a layered casserole of potatoes, crisped leek and onion sausage, and onions in a wine sauce, topped with Gruyère. Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 2 leek & onion sausages from Sobeys (casings removed) 1 large onion, sliced pole-to-pole 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth ½… Read more »
Banana Blueberry-Raspberry Oatmeal Yogurt Bake
An easy to make, healthy oatmeal breakfast. Lot’s of fruit makes it sweet enough that you don’t need a lot of added sweetener (I used honey, you could swap with maple syrup). Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 300 grams high protein plain yogurt (just under 1 ¼ cups) 1 cup milk* 1/4 cup maple syrup or… Read more »
Avgolemono Soup
I have been craving this since the 80’s when I used to live near the Danforth in Toronto. This has to be made with home-made chicken stock. The recipe ratios are based on the amount of stock I had on hand. The carrot is not necessarily traditional, but I added a small amount for colour.… Read more »
Cabbage Casserole
A cabbage and beef casserole or deconstructed cabbage rolls without the fuss. You can use a fresh cabbage but in the winter, when I prefer to eat this, I find it easier to use a package of precut cabbage slaw mix to reduce the prep time. Just be sure the slaw is more shredded and… Read more »
Grocery Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is recipe number three in my efforts to find an oatmeal cookie that tastes like the Farmer’s Market brand oatmeal cookies you can buy at Canadian grocery stores. The taste is very butter forward, with a soft chewy texture but crispy on the outsid. I thought I found one that worked using melted butter,… Read more »