This salad is so good. It’s refreshing and makes a great accompaniment to my barbecued Tandoori chicken. Grill up some naan and there you have it, a great summer meal full of south Indian flavours and aromas! But you don’t have to wait for summer to enjoy! Although summer tomatoes, as we know are the bomb! […]
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“Tandoori” Chicken
I have made this recipe many, may times since I came across it many years ago. It was always a big hit when I made it for events when I was a corporate caterer. And it’s so easy too! We like to cook the chicken on the barbecue but it works just fine in a […]
Tomato And Zucchini Pie
What can I say? Tomatoes, zucchini, basil, garlic; it doesn’t get any better at the height of summer! Someone once said that “what grows together, goes together.” I definitely agree. This pie can be served hot or warm, makes a great summer meal accompanied by a salad. Pass the wine please! And…it’s vegetarian! Makes 6 […]
It’s All About Firsts
Remember the first day of school, the first day at a new job, the first time you fell in love? Life is all about firsts. They can leave us with fond memories, bring a smile or laughter and perhaps, just plain enjoyment! Folks of a certain age were raised to do things themselves. So, it […]
Greek Style Pasta Salad
Ah… Greek Food! Such wonderful flavours in this Pasta Salad! Close you eyes while tasting it and pretend you’re at an outdoor cafe on a Greek Island. Try serving it with lamb, chicken or beef souvlaki, how can you go wrong! 2 cups short pasta (such as macaroni, medium shells penne or other tubular shapes) 1 […]
Chart For Cooking Meats And Poultry
BEEF (Rib, rolled rib, ribeye, tenderloin) 120 – 125 F Rare 125 – 135 F Medium Rare 135 – 145 F Medium 155 – 160 Well Done, If You Must But… VEAL (Leg, Loin Rack, Boneless Shoulder) 155 – 160 F Medium Well 170 F Well Done LAMB (Leg, Shoulder, Rib) 135 […]
Grilled Beef Ribs With Ginger Sauce
I have very fond memories of sharing the ribs with friends one night at dinner in our backyard. Every time one of the guys finished a rib, they flung them over their shoulders and tucked into another one! You can easily half this recipe using 3 lbs. of ribs, making half the ginger sauce. The […]
Phyllis’ Greek Salad
There is nothing like serving a crunchy, tangy Greek salad in the summer to go with some barbecued chicken, lamb or beef. My rendition makes a more colourful salad. Using lemon juice in the dressing adds a really nice brightness. What’s summer without Greek salad? Makes 4 Servings 4 – 6 oz. Dodonis feta cheese […]
How To Hardboil Eggs
I know, I know, everyone has their method. This is the way my Mother always did them and the way I do them…no dark rings around the yolks here! And I’ve cooked a lot of hardboiled eggs in my previous life as a corporate chef, a lot! Place “large” fresh eggs in a pot of […]
Eggplant And Peppers With Rice Filling
This rice filling is delicious and redolent with mediterranean spices and it’s vegetarian. I’ve made the recipe using zucchini, peppers and added ground beef or lamb to the filling. I love that the dish can be served warm or at room temperature. Perfect for a hot day, I think! You can easily prepare the rice filling […]