Food, Travel, and Cooking!
As the Italians say, “simplice ma buono” (simple but good). This dish delicious, easy to do and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. This is my adaptation of the recipe from Ristorante Da Gino in Rome. They use a 2 – 2 ¼ lb. rabbit and it what’s called for here. You can use chicken legs […]
When my sage bush is turning out it’s new leaves is when I like to cook Saltimbocca. Checchino dal 1887 Trattoria in Rome has it on their menu. Having tried a number of Saltimbocca recipes, I find this one to be really simple and have rated it to be the best Saltimbocca I’ve made so […]
I put together this list of information as a helpful source for a cook. I hope you will find some things that are of interest to you to keep on hand. One of the most useful and indispensable things to have is a pepper grinder. Peugeot is a good brand. Having two small electric coffee […]
When the first, sweet cauliflower of the season appears at our Farmer’s Market, I look forward to making this slightly spicy pasta. I really like whole-wheat pasta with vegetable sauces, especially with the crunchy breadcrumb topping. Very rustic and really yummy! Makes 4 Main Course Servings 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices […]
When planning to make your own puree, it’s best made with a Sugar pumpkin, not a Jack ‘O Lantern/Halloween pumpkin. Sugar pumpkins have a lot more flavour and are not watery when cooked. Cut your pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds and stringy bits (a ice-cream scoop works well), place cut sides down on […]
Our “starter” for Thanksgiving dinner! The chile-infused honey really works on this “tart”. It offsets the rich flavours of the squash. We served it topped with dressed greens for fun but it’s not necessary we just thought it looked pretty! Makes 4 – 6 Appetizer Servings 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a […]
A very tasty marinade I like a lot for prawns or a combination of both scallops and prawns or Spot Prawns, or one of my favourites, halibut cheeks! I’ve used the marinade for small skewered appetizers too. The seafood/fish can either be barbecued or broiled. Simply increase the recipe according to the amount of fish […]
Our favourite way to prepare a whole ham for Easter dinner or anytime you want to feed a large group. Thanks James Beard for the inspiration (he used a whole bottle of Madiera!) We normally use a smoked pork picnic when we don’t need a whole ham. It’s dead-easy, juicy and the Marsala permeates the […]
Traditional Coq au Vin using red wine is amazing and I think this version made with Reisling wine just as delicious! Enjoy it with noodles, rice or warm, crusty French bread and an in-season green vegetable. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 3 lbs. chicken parts 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. EVO 4 shallots, finely […]
Here is another meatloaf I consider a “winner”. It is very good and makes a great sandwich if you have leftovers! Preheat oven to 350 F. 2 Tbsp. EVO 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp. dried basil ½ cup dried breadcrumbs (white or brown or a combination), preferably homemade** […]