Mexican Two Ways

I love Mexican food.  The Tequila House restaurant opened earlier this year in Victoria and it has quickly become a favourite. Any time we are in Victoria, we work either breakfast or lunch at the Tequila House into our day. They are opened only for Breakfast and Lunch.   Everything is made from scratch including…

Apple Fritters

A “quick fix” for the next time you are craving something sweet. Moe was looking for something sweet. So I went looking for something quick to make. Found just what I was looking for on Seemingly Greek. Not only are these little fritters tasty, but they  take less than 30 minutes to make from start…

Recent Dinners – Part Two

 Few more of our July meals. <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>  I had a craving for a roast turkey dinner.   Bought a fresh turkey breast. It was presalted a day in advance and then uncovered and air-dried in the fridge  before roasting on high heat (500°F) Turkey dinner served with traditional sides and a German Bread Dumpling in…

Favourite New Gadget & Giveaway

Giveaway  And the Winner IsTeresa Cortez  My new favourite toy.French Fry Cutter by MSC Joie This little gadget has quickly become a favourite of both Moe and I. MSC Joie is offering one of their French Fry Cutters as a Giveawayhere on Thibeault’s Table. Enter to Win by Leaving a Comment on this Postand For a Second…

Recent Dinners – Part One

I’ve fallen behind, so I thought I would do a couple of posts and share some of the meals we have enjoyed in July.  <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>> I still have the better part of a whole lamb in the freezer, so we had lamb a couple of times this month. Leg of Lamb Greek style.Slow roasted, seasoned with…

Recent Breakfasts

A few recent breakfasts.  This Antipasto Platter was actually  one of Moe’s breakfasts. Scrambled Eggs with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes. Baked Eggs With Potatoes, Peameal Bacon and Green Onions. Steak and Eggs Grilled Rib Eye with Poached Eggs.

Cream Cheese Danish

This recipe has been a family favourite for many years.   The recipe will make four large Danish Or individual Danish. Or you can make smaller danish in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Including this Snail shape.  Perfect breakfast with a cup of coffee. This danish freezes well. PRINT RECIPE Cream Cheese Danish 1 c…

Summer Torte

I’ve been meaning to bake this cake  for a number of years and finally got around to it.  The original recipe for a Plum Torte was published years ago in the NY Times and is a Marion Burros recipe.   Jo, from Gardenweb shared this recipe on the Cooking Forum and it quickly became a favourite…

Hainanese Chicken

This Chinese chicken dish is quickly becoming a favourite.  I’ve made it three times in the last couple of months. The chicken is poached in chicken broth seasoned with lots of garlic and ginger. The chicken is brushed with sesame oil, and then cut into pieces, with or without bones. Peanut oil is heated until…