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Grilled Pinwheel Lollipops

March 8, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 3-meat Grilled Pinwheel Lollipops, beef, Chef Dad, recipe

I run, therefore I am.

March 5, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Dad, running

Shiitake and Scallion Lo Mein

March 3, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, Shiitake and Scallion Lo Mein

When She Got There, The Cupboard Was Bare.

February 26, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Dad, parenting, picky eaters

Potato & Leek Pizza

February 22, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Dad, contest, Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor, giveaway, win

Closed: Win a Food Processor! Congratulations Amy & Julie!

February 21, 2011 by Carol Enright

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...]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: Chef Dad, contest, Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor, giveaway, win

My Grandmother Would Not Be Impressed

February 18, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, quick chicken soup

Kung Po Chicken

February 15, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, kung po chicken

Heart Shaped Box

February 11, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Dad, valentine's day

Grilled Savoury Lamb Chops

February 8, 2011 by gmartell

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...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, grilled lamb chops

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