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 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 …

I still had one leg of lamb left from the whole lamb bought earlier this year.  Rubbed it with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper and  slow roasted it (covered) until it was fork tender. Added potatoes and rutabaga to the pan for the last 30 minutes. Sliced  and Served.

Blanquette de Veau Blanquette de Veau Source: Adapted from recipe in the Toronto Star (1980’s) 2 pounds boned veal shoulder orBoned veal breast cut into 2 inchCubes1 cup dry white winePreferably a chardonnay style2 cups chicken broth12 baby onions, peeled1 stalk celery, cut in 1 inch lengthsBouquet garni (Parsley, thyme,Peppercorns (tied in a piece ofCheese…

Homemade Tacos.  This is a favourite dinner and one that can be made quickly even on a work night. I stopped on my way to work on Sundayand picked up boneless chicken breasts and fresh cilantro. I had everything else needed to make the tacos including the masa harina for the tortillas. I needed salsa…

Vegetables ready for the grill New York Strip Steaks – Trimmed Vegetables on the Grill The Steaks were seared on both sides and then cut into bite size pieces Plated The Steak The Vegetables My favourite – the vegetables with bean sprouts.