Chinese White Cut Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Oil

I found the recipe forChinese White Cut Chicken With Ginger and Scallion Oilon  Lick My Spoon.    Simple and delicious. I think the Ginger and Scallion Oil would be perfect served over Halibut. PRINT RECIPE Chinese White Cut Chicken with Ginger Scallion Oil Source:  Lick My Spoon NOTE:  The recipe calls for a whole chicken. …

Waffles Two Ways – New Waffle Maker

I have been thinking about buying a waffle maker for a while now. Did some homework and the Waffle Makers that seem to get consistently the best reviews  were made by Chef’s Choice. I decided to go with this model.  Chef’s Choice Belgian Waffle Pro #850. Taking advice from my friend Jessica I used the…

Dinner off the Grill

This is a great dinner for a work night.  Easy to put together and quick to cook.   Each component of this dinner was cooked on the grill. The chicken breasts were pounded out “slightly” and seasoned with fresh garlic, salt, pepper, the juice of a lemon and a little olive oil. Then set a…

Roast Beef Dinner

Sterling Silver Beef Top Sirloin Roast Presalted and roasted at 500°F. Served with Au Jus Mashed Potatoes, and steamed beans and radishes. And Horseradish. High Heat Instructions

Lamb Ragout with Winter Vegetables

This is a recipe I have been making for more than 30 years. Sometime with stewing meat and sometimes with lamb shanks. Not sure where the recipe got it’s name, because  I don’t consider peppers, mushrooms and eggplant “winter vegetables”.  Served over couscous. PRINT RECIPE Lamb Ragout with Winter Vegetables I sometimes Substitute Lamb Shanks…

Bread Dough

Moe feels so deprived when he has to eat “bought” bread.  Last week I got organized and made a double batch of dough.  Baked three baguettes and the rest of the dough  went into the fridge to be baked later in the week. Monique (La Table De Nana) share a link to Heather Bullard’s Blog …

Potato and Scrambled Egg Tacos

A good way to use up leftover homemade corn tortillas. I fried the corn tortillas just enough for them to hold their “taco shell” shape. Filled with fried potatoes, tossed with fried onions, garlic and serrano chile peppers and topped with scrambled eggs and salsa.

Stuffed Baby Back Ribs

My mother was not known for her cooking,  but there are things that she made that I still make in a similar way.   I loved her brothy Beef Stew which was always served with dumplings.  Bread and Butter Pudding and Butter Tarts  and  Stuffed Baby Back Ribs. I hadn’t made Stuffed Ribs in a couple…

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Bistecca alla Fiorentina Beautiful Porterhouse Steak Presalted on Monday. Uncovered  and allowed to air dry in the fridge over night Tuesday. Seasoned with black pepper, rosemary and drizzled with olive oil. Ready for the grill. Grilled over high heat. Sliced Served with grilled lemon, Roasted Potatoes and Rapini.

Scones with Saskatoon Preserves

 My favourite scone with a slight twist.  Instead of adding fruit to the dough, I  made a thumbprint in the centre of the scone and filled the indent with a scant teaspoon of  locally made Saskatoon Preserves. Drizzled with a vanilla glaze while still warm. PRINT RECIPE 2 1/4 cups flour1/2 cup sugar2 1/2 teaspoons…