Succulent, slightly exotic and absolutely fantastic with either of the dips. When I make them they are gobbled up pretty fast! At other times of the year when Spot Prawns are unavailable use another type of prawn. Living on the Westcoast of Canada in Vancouver, we are so lucky to have access to a fish […]
Tag: Phyllis Knudsen
Haunted By A Song
Just heard that song again! I used to babysit for a couple who were able to get the Jack Paar show on their TV. As we were unable to receive it at our house, I looked forward to babysitting their children and having the chance to watch the Paar show and see the famous, infamous […]
Rigatoni With Italian Sausage & Mushrooms
One of my favourite guys when I ran an executive dining room, loved pasta. He’d ask why I never cooked it for him. So, one day I surprised him with this pasta, he was very pleased! Of course, I had to use a pasta shape that was easy to eat or they would splash sauce […]
Tuscan Veal, Sausage And Porcini Ragu
What can I say, this is delizioso! A ragu that can be served with fresh pappardelle or fettucccine. If we feel like having pici (a thick, long Tuscan pasta) and I don’t feel like making it, I substitute a dried pasta called Strangozzi made by De Cecco di Filippo, or good quality Chitarra pasta. Ah…how […]
Brown Soda Bread
Soda Bread is an absolutely delicious easy “bread” to make as there’s no yeast involved! It seems made to be eaten with a strong cheddar cheese. This recipe is comes from Darina Allen’s of Ballymaloe Cookery School. If you can find some of the cheeses from Neal’s Yard such as Lancashire Poacher or Isle of Mull they […]
Beef Shortribs, Italiano
I am a huge fan of both shortribs and oxtails. They have a wonderful, unctuous texture when braised in a sauce of stock, wine and chopped vegetables. They do take a bit of prep., but once they are in the oven, that’s pretty much it. And I think a very good thing! And…there are usually […]
St. Bart’s
It’s one of the “ Treasures” of London. We thought that a visit to Smithfield was in order. First on our list, St.Bartholomew-The-Great. It claims to be either the oldest church or one of the oldest churches in London founded in 1123. St. Bart’s is really special. It’s charming and we loved it! The church […]
Potato And Turnip “Gratin”
Traditionally a gratin is a layered dish topped with either grated cheese or a mixture of breadcrumbs and melted butter. I decided to forgo both in this case, but feel free to make this using either ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese or ½ cup of coarse breadcrumbs combined with 2 Tbsp. melted butter and scatter […]
Orange-Glazed Chicken
A really, really tasty Asian style chicken baked and glazed with an orange sauce. The next time I make this dish I am going to give it a go with blood orange juice which I love; especially in a glass with bubbles! This can be made with Cornish game hens too, just don’t cook them […]
Creamy Polenta
A version of polenta that requires very little stirring; a good thing in my eyes! 4 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta (not quick-cooking) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (Opt.) If you like you can put a bit of fresh thyme in the polenta while it is cooking. In a 3 quart heavy saucepan […]