We're big artichoke fans in our house. It's funny how people who've never tried them before look at you like you're from Mars when you bring them out. Tracey recently posted a recipe for artichokes straight up - which is generally how we prepare them. Occassionally though I'll spend the time to … [Read more...]
Holiday Eating: The Rule of 10
The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's is packed with friends, family and good cheer. No matter what your denomination, it is inevitably a time to unwind and celebrate with elaborately prepared meals full of good food and drink. Inevitably, we roll into the New Year a few pounds … [Read more...]
Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup
I don't know which brilliant person put meatballs in chicken soup... likely the same one that married chocolate & peanut butter or peas & carrots, but Italian Wedding Soup is one of my favourite foods because it combines two amazing dishes into one.The only way I could see to improve this … [Read more...]
The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Breakfast Edition
OK - so I know there is a Food TV show with the same type of concept... but I thought this would be an awesome way to share some of my food experiences with you all.So here goes - the best thing I ever ate for breakfast:The homemade blintzes at Jack's Deli & Restaurant in ClevelandI don't have a … [Read more...]
Lamb and Lentil Soup
With the full onslaught of winter, I thought another crockpot recipe was in order. This soupis a really comforting dish with great flavours and is hearty enough to serve as a main course. If you aren't wild about lamb, feel free to substitute with stew beef. Also, if you're making this for kids, … [Read more...]
Hot in the Kitchen
With all the talk around my Movember moustache and everyone commenting about how it made me look like a 70's porn star, I remembered a great story I thought you'd get a kick out of.My kids go to a school that has a 'no birthday invitation' policy. I.e. in order to make sure that no one gets their … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Latkes with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream
We love this recipe so much that it's become our family Chanukah tradition. It is a great twist on the traditional version. These hybrid sweet potato latkes topped with some super charged sour cream make for a great combo. If cilantro's not your thing, try mixing it up with another fresh … [Read more...]
Move Over Dexter, There’s a New Guy in Town
For those who may be unaware, I just finished a month long fundraiser called Movember - where I grew a moustache to increase awareness of prostate cancer.As a thanks to all of those of you who were generous enough to donate - I filmed the finale.Special thanks - David, Jack, Sean, Sylvia, … [Read more...]
Chicken Bouillabaisse
Chicken Bouillabaisse Adapted from Barefoot Contessa Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 cut up chicken salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablesoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 5 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon whole fennel … [Read more...]
Chef Dad FAQ
I receive emails with a lot of food questions, recipe suggestions, etc. Someone asked me if I'd do a post on the man behind the pot (see avatar on right) - so here are some of your questions answered in the first ever Chef Dad FAQ post:Q: What are some of your favourite foods?A: That's a lot … [Read more...]
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