Boned Stuffed Whole Chicken

This has been one of Moe’s favourite meals for as long as we have been married.  So almost 35 years.  I’ve made a version of this dinner numerous times over the years. Just not recently. It is the perfect way to prepare a roast chicken for a dinner party because a small chicken will easily…

Our New Carving Board

Sneak Preview We have added a new board to our Collection   Introducing our new Carving Board with Juice Grooves.  We will be making the Carving Board in a number of sizes – perfect for the smallest roast or chicken or big enough to hold a large turkey. Made from the same beautifully figured Big Leaf/Western…

Flour Water Salt Yeast – Pizza Baking Method

UPDATED:  Since this post I have gone back to using myregular Artisan Bread Recipe that I also use for Baguettes.  Either the Yeast Version or the Sourdough Version.And when I am not baking pizza on a stone on the grill I usethe Forkish Oven Method.  Finally!!!! I’ve finally baked a pizza that makes me happy….

The Saturday White Bread

From the cookbook Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza By Ken Forkish Inspired by Ralph Knauth from Hungry in San Francisco I decided to bake something other than my favourite baguette – The Saturday White Bread. Rather than 100% White I did 90% white and 10% whole wheat. I also…

New Year’s Eve Tradition

We have been celebrating New Year’s Evewith lobster and champagne for almost 40 years.  Par Boiled and finished on the grill. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Roast Turkey for Breakfast

We had Christmas dinner with our neighbours.  Clif roasted the turkey and I did all the sides and desserts. But the problem with not cooking the turkey is  the absence of leftover turkey breast for our favourite hot turkey sandwiches. So a couple of days after Christmas I bought a fresh eight pound turkey. Paid…

Christmas

 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.

Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

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…

Craving Chinese

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…