Christmas Eve Our traditional Christmas Eve Tourtiere I baked three pies. One for dinner and two for the freezer. Christmas Morning – A Spanish Tortilla  Matthew told me that this is  his favourite breakfast.

Keeping with the recent Asian theme. Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Print Recipe This is one of those recipes that can be adjusted to suit your own taste.  2 to 3 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons cornstarch head of broccoli cut into florets (blanched) 1 large white…

I’ve been on a Chinese kick recently.  A few of the meals we have in the last week or two.  PRINT RECIPE Stir Fried Chicken with Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce Source:  W.K. Leung (“Ah Leung”) aka “hzrt8w”  (Egullet)Adapted to use Green Beans instead of Asparagus 2 to 3 boneless chicken breasts1 pound green…

PRINT RECIPE Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies 1 cup butterPinch of salt1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1 cup chocolate chips Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add vanilla, flour, salt,  and chocolate chips.Roll into 1 inch balls. Dip fork in to white sugar and flatten cookie. Bake at 325° until golden. Approximately…

This is a dish I grew up with.  Something my grandmother made.  I use the same simmered beef that I use when I make Shepherd’s Pie.   But the beef is served over top of the mashed potatoes, rather than under.  I’ve always called it a “lazy” shepherds pie. But apparently it actually has a name …