While the local spotted prawns are in season we will probably have them once a week. Yesterday, Clif and Barb, our wonderful neighbours, picked up five pounds of live prawns at the Cowichan Bay docks. Clif cleaned them so that, when I got home from work, I mixed up a lemon pesto and tossed the…
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I love good food so it helps that I love to cook. And I have a husband that is happy to eat anything I want to feed him.
Herbed Rack of Pork
This has been one of those weeks where I haven’t done much cooking. Last Wednesday we went out for dinner with our neighbours. Thursday I had a craving for a hot dog, so, on the way home from work. I stopped and pick up European wieners and a baguette. TIP: If you are like me…
Sole for the Soul
I’m making an effort, to cook more fish. Moe loves all fish. Me? Not so much. The only fish that I can honestly say I enjoy is halibut. Petrale Sole is almost always available fresh and I don’t mind it. And it is a fish that can be fried, poached, baked, stuffed, etc. We had…
Vittorio’s Spinach Salad
Vittorio’s Spinach Salad========================This is my version of Vittorio’s Spinach Salad. Vittorio’s is/wasan Italian restaurant in Toronto dating back to the mid 1970’s.Over the years he opened and closed and changed locations a numberof times. But the salad was always on the menu at each newrestaurant.It is a family favourite. Washed and dried spinach (Baby)4 hard…
Tuna Pate
Tuna Pate=========Although this is a very easy appetizer that can be made earlier in the day, it is also a veryrich because of all of the butter. One of my favourites. 2 (6 ounces) cans white tuna drained1 cup butter2 Tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper (Homemade or bottled pimentos)1 to 2 teaspoons capersfresh lemon juice2…
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms=================Posted by: chase (My Page) on Wed, Apr 13, 05 at 19:57I don’t know if this is inventive, actually they are so simple but they are damn good.Stuffed Mushrooms20 large white mushrooms1/3 Cup butter (maybe a bit more)4 or 5 green onions chopped fine2 1/2 cups grated cheddar1/3 Cups bread crumbs more or less…
Stuffed Endives With Crab Meat
Stuffed Endives With Crab Meat==============================FillingFills about 24 leaves1 2-oz. can whole pimentos1 green onion1 shallot1/2 lb. cooked crab meat1 tsp. prepared mustard2 tsp. lemon juice2-4 Tbl. mayonnaiseSalt and pepperPaprika3 Belgian endives Chop 1 pimento (reserve the remainder for another use), the green onion, and the shallot.Combine the crab meat, mustard, lemon juice, green onion, shallot,…
Stracciatella Soup
This is a very simple soup to make. Just a few simple ingredients. No need to measure. Just adjust to suit your own taste. Stracciatella Soup==================Pot of homemade chicken broth2 cloves of garlicBunch of Baby Spinach2 (or more) eggs beatenParmesan cheeseOptional, add some fresh grated nutmeg and/or some fresh lemon zest Bring pot of broth…
Spicy Black Bean Salsa
Spicy Black Bean Salsa=======================Posted by: LoriJean44 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 21, 03 at 21:07The last black bean salsa I made was from the July 2003 Bon Appetite. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilis1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 15- to 16-ounce…
Spanish Tortilla (Potato Omelette)
Spanish Tortilla (Potato Omelette)==================================Although a tortilla can be served for breakfast, it is quite often served as a Spanish Tapaor small appetizer with a glass of wine. It is equally good served hot or at roomtemperature.Most recipes that I have seen for Tortillas call for cooking the omelette on top of thestove. I find that…
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