I bought the halibut for dinner but cooked it for our lunch instead. This is one of my favourite ways to serve halibut – with a Parmesan crust. Served over mashed potatoes and spinach sauted with garlic. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault’s Table Parmesan-Crusted Halibut========================Shared by Lori (Hoopysmom) GardenwebSource:Recipe from Ray’s Boathouse: Seafood Secrets…
Homemade Hamburger Buns
We are having burgers with our neighbours tonight. Rather than buy Kaiser buns (my favourite hamburger bun) I decided I would bake buns instead. I used the recipe from King Arthur Flour but adapted it slightly. Shaped and Rising Ready for the oven Just out of the oven The original recipe had way to much…
Roasting Peppers
It is very easy to roast peppers. If you have a gas range you can place the peppers right on the burner. Or roast them on a hot grill, turning as they blacken or they can be roasted using the oven broiler. The broiler is my least favourite way. Once roasted place in a bag…
German Apple or Plum Cake
Made with fresh picked plums. Wonderful made with apples too. German Apple or Plum Cake==========================Source: Graphic Queen – http://www.dimstar.net The batter for this cake is the closest in taste that I could reproduce to match those delicious fruit-filled cakes served in German and Swiss bakeries and tea rooms on my last trip to Europe.Wonderful taste…
Asian Style Black Pepper Prawns
I had nothing special planned for dinner last night and I didn’t feel like going out. So, I pulled some spotted prawns out of the freezer. It only took a few minutes to defrost them. I just turn on the tap and let the water run over them. I looked for a recipe that sounded…
Cranberry and Toasted Walnut Crostata
Cranberry and Toasted Walnut Crostata===================================== Source: Unknown Walnut Crust Dough 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped4 Tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces2 large egg yolks3 tablespoons ice water Cranberry Walnut Filling 1 cup heavy cream1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup…
Pear and Dried Cherry Clafouti
Pear and Dried Cherry Clafouti==============================Source: Martha Stewart A Clafouti is a classic French dessert with a texture somewhere between that of a baked pudding and a pancake. Serve leftovers for breakfast the next morning, hot or cold. Unsalted butter, for baking dish1/4-cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting1/2 cup dried cherries (I used dried Cranberries)1…
Cheddar, Tomato and Chive Omelettes
I have a happy husband. I made omelets for breakfast. His had chorizo, cheddar, tomatoes and chives and mine was the same minus the chorizo. Served with homemade toasted baguette and fried potatoes. The potatoes were my favourite part of the breakfast. Three year old Balderson White Cheddar This should keep us both going until…
Pork Chops on the Grill
Nice thick pork chops rubbed with fresh garlic (Tip: Rub a peeled garlic clove on a microplane to make a paste), salt, pepper and a little cayenne pepper. My favourite kind of meal. One that I can have ready in less than an hour after getting home from work. I also made a potato gratin…
Chinese on the menu again
This is quickly becoming a favourite. Ken Hom’s Classic Chinese Lemon Chicken. I made it for the first time about a month ago and again last night. I suspect it will be on the menu often. Besides how good it tastes it is relatively easy to put together after getting home from work. The lemon…
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