Food, Travel, and Cooking!
I had a delicious salad for brunch one day years ago and decided to try to re-create it at home. I think it came out pretty well! I always liked to serve this at the corporate dining room where I worked as in-house chef, when the Mandarin oranges arrived at the market in winter. Makes […]
One Saturday at the Farmer’s Market, I spied the new crop of Coronation grapes from Stoney Paradise, the best grapes (see below), new crop pears and fabulous looking salad greens. Right then and there I decided to create a salad for dinner that night! You can switch out the Tuscan Pecorino for Gorgonzola Dolce if […]
When I want a creamy blue cheese dressing, this is my go-to! I love it on romaine lettuce, maybe with heirloom tomatoes and a few very thin slices of red onion. The recipe makes a fair bit, so I usually make half the amount. Instead of the sour cream, I sometimes use buttermilk. Years ago, […]
Turkey and chicken salad sandwiches are so good! I have made hundreds of chicken and turkey salad sandwich fillings using various ingredients. This one is a favourite of ours especially when using new crop apples. Add some lettuce, arugula or mizuna and you’ll have yourself a great sandwich! Makes 4 or 5 Sandwiches 2 cups […]
When asparagus is in season, not only is this soup easily made, it is very tasty. It makes an excellent first course for a special dinner or served on it’s own as a light meal. I have made the soup using broccoli and it’s also delicious. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 4 cups chicken stock […]
For me this is Russian Soul Food. The recipe is from my cousin, Anne. The first time I ate this soup, I was immediately transported back to my childhood. My Mom used to make hers just like this but then changed things up to suit my meat loving Dad! More a veggie soup than the […]
In my opinion, one of the best rice salads! Excellent served with my “Tandoori” chicken, (see below). It would be great to take along on a picnic! Makes 8 Side Dish Servings 4 cups water 2 cups brown basmati rice 1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green onions 1 ½ cups thinly sliced celery ¾ cup […]
With the first fall days in September, why not make this soup? I think I should call it goodbye summer soup! Corn is usually still around, so are peppers and fresh sage is too! Yellow corn will give the prettiest colour, taste and texture. If you don’t have time to roast the peppers for the […]
This velvety soup, makes an outstanding first course and it’s easy to make. All the veggies are roasted together, bringing out their natural sweetness. I mean, how can you go wrong with roasted garlic? Try and find local garlic, instead of using the imported Asian garlic. You will be surprised at the difference! The soup […]
I think this is not only a beautiful tasting soup but is smooth, creamy, with an absolutely gorgeous colour. If you don’t like cilantro, you can substitute it with parsley. You will be missing the boost of exotic flavor though! The great thing about having Farmer’s Markets is the availability of wonderful, sweet carrots from […]