I have been doing most of my own baking since I was 12 – and although I do not have a cookbooks worth of experience, I have come up with a few good things. These are a Daylight Saving Time classic to get over the shock of the time change! One recipe that I have […]
Read MoreIt is a cool October evening and what better way of heating it up a notch than with some Thai turkey soup. Granted this is a variation on the old classic Chicken soup… but it prepares well and is mighty spicy. What is special about this recipe is the addition of fresh uncooked Shanghai thick […]
Read MoreAt this time of the Fall, Andrea and I start looking forward to some rustic cooking; soups, stews and, yes, the occasional treat of pizza with seasonal ingredients. And since I have a sourdough starter that has been on the go since 2008, what better opportunity than right now to whip up a great pizza […]
Read MoreI just made this rich, dark chocolate brownie with a soft chewy center, firm edges and a crackly top. Simple to make using just one bowl. Pay attention to the measurements as they are the key to success. INGREDIENTS ¾ cup Fry’s, Hershey’s or Dark Dutch cocoa ½ tsp baking soda ⅔ cup butter – […]
Read MoreHaving saved up for a house, back-yard and BBQ for going on 20 years, you can imagine my delight when all of this actually came true! I now have the house and back yard and a very beat up but serviceable Weber Genesis 3-burner 300 series BBQ that is still cooking away (and over ten […]
Read MoreI am a huge curry fan – the hotter the better. This is a very easy recipe to build – and you can heat it up or cool it off however you see fit. Marinade: 1 cup plain yoghurt Greek style High fat content 2 TBL lemon juice 2 TSP Tumeric powder 4 TSP Garam […]
Read MoreWhen I was a kid and in a farm house of five, my mother probably made 6 to 12 loaves of bread every week – depending on time of year and demand. She made all of our breads by hand, with flour and water, salt and yeast – sometimes with extras like cheese, spices and […]
Read MoreI love the complex, sometimes rich and exotic flavours of Cajun cooking. Unique to Louisiana, it features French, African, Spanish and Native American influences – depending on liberal application of regional spice blends and with the availability of wonderful fresh shell fish these dishes really shine! Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: About 70 minutes […]
Read MoreI am a huge fan of authentic Mexican cuisine – can’t get enough of it but I am humble enough to admit that, apart from nachos, I have never learned to cook very much of it at home. Now admittedly, some of the cuisine is pretty complicated and filled with steps – but many, if […]
Read MoreWinter is the best time of the year for hearty vegetarian soup with the option of adding some animal protein if you are so inclined – either way, these are filling and healthy soups during the winter months – here is how we brew up one of our favourites. Dice 1 medium butternut squash Dice […]
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