I recently had some friends over and cooked up some smoked-meat filled hamburgers. They were as delicious as I'd hoped, and I was busy boasting about it on twitter when Deerhurst Resort chimed in with a bit of a throwdown:Not being one to shy away from a challenge, I came up with homemade steak, … [Read more...]
I run, therefore I am.
This morning I got up and ran 6km in weather that keeps most people huddled up indoors with a hot cup of coffee. It was hovering around freezing, with a brisk wind, and there was steady rain coming down sideways. I didn't go out because Bob & Jillian were shouting at me, or because I have a suit … [Read more...]
Shiitake and Scallion Lo Mein
You already know I'm a sucker for freshly made Chinese food at home. When I came across this recipe in a copy of Food & Wine Magazine, I knew it was a must-make.The dish looks and tastes so delicious. The savoury sauce coats the noodles, tender mushrooms and crisp green beans in flavourful … [Read more...]
When She Got There, The Cupboard Was Bare.
We had a gay ol' time at our place last night. A full-blown meltdown of epic proportion as my daughter kicked and screamed for the better part of an hour to petition what we chose to have for dinner. It contained such classics as:"I hate that.""I'm starving.""My stomach is eating itself.""Please! … [Read more...]
Potato & Leek Pizza
Potato & Leek PizzaAdapted from Foodland Ontario Couch to Table in: 45 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 5 cloves garlic, peeled5 button mushrooms2 leeks (white and pale green part only) 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 … [Read more...]
Closed: Win a Food Processor! Congratulations Amy & Julie!
Chef Dad spends many hours in the kitchen inventing new dishes and exploring delicious ingredients. Finding ways to make cooking easier and more efficient are very important to Chef Dad. This is why he is so excited to be giving away a fabulous prize that will help everyone in the … [Read more...]
My Grandmother Would Not Be Impressed
I was really in the mood for some homemade chicken soup the other night for dinner. Seeing how I wasn't up to cooking a start to finish soup over the course of a few hours I needed a quick hack.Now, while I know my Grandmother would not approve - sometimes you've gotta do what you've gotta … [Read more...]
Kung Po Chicken
Marinating a recipe's protein in cornstarch and sake is a Chinese technique known as silkening. It gives food a tender, velvety texture like the awesome Orange Beef recipe I posted over on Grill Interrupted. I made this delicious recipe for Kung Po Chicken for my wife on Valentine's Day. In … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Box
With Valentine's Day around the corner people have invariably been asking how we celebrate it in our house. Now, while I do have a nice candlelit dinner plan for Ali and me after the kids are fed and in bed, historically that is pretty much the extent of our Valentine's Day festivities. No flowers, … [Read more...]
Grilled Savoury Lamb Chops
These lamb chops are melt in your mouth delicious. The simple, sweet and savoury baste really make them irresistible. The flavours are subtle enough to accent but not overpower the delicious chops.My kids devoured these, and asked me if I'd make them for dinner again tomorrow night. Give them a … [Read more...]
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