Posts by The Culinary Chase

Up until 7 years ago, blue cheese never used to be on my list of favorites. I was on a cruise in Alaska with my husband. After dinner blue cheese was served and I was converted. My parents loved blue cheese and the more veins the cheese had (hence more smell), the more they enjoyed…

I’ll be the first to admit that creamed corn isn’t a staple you’ll find in my pantry. I much prefer corn on the cob but I do like corn fritters. Corn is a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin C, folate and a good source for dietary fiber. Corn is thought to have originated…

What to do with leftover chicken or turkey? Canadian Thanksgiving is next Monday, 13th October and people will be looking for innovative ways to make the leftover meat appealing for everyone. Tetrazzini is an American dish that was made by a chef in the Palace Hotel, San Francisco. It was made for a long time…

I love the silky smooth texture of orzo (barley in Italian). Orzo looks like rice but is actually pasta. The artichokes and feta really help to pull all the ingredients together and not one seems to stand out more than the other. There are many recipes out there using orzo. This recipe is one I…

Rocket (Arugula) is a favorite salad green of mine and its aromatic spiciness goes well with this recipe. Rocket is very low in calories and is high in vitamins A and C. A 1/2 cup serving is two calories. Cashew nuts have a lower fat content than most other nuts, approximately 75% of their fat…

Who says trying to get 4 or 5 servings of vegetables in one meal is difficult? This all-in-one dish is full of flavor and vitamins. Pumpkin is a good source of iron and zinc. Pumpkin meat is very high in carotenoids that’s why it’s orange in color. Carotenoids are really good at neutralizing free radicals…

Of all the recipes out there for honey snaps, these have to be the easiest ones I’ve ever made! The butterscotch flavor makes these little beauties hard to resist.Makes 15recipe from Donna Hay magazine 1/4 honey90g butter1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup plain all purpose flour Preheat oven to 180c (350f). Melt butter with honey and…

Hoisin, a Chinese style barbecue sauce, is one of my favorite sauces to use as a dip or marinade and is especially delicious on spare ribs! There are many recipes out there that incorporate hoisin sauce so don’t be afraid to try a few! The noodle salad that accompanies this dish is fresh and light.…

As a youngster, I remember lamb not being the sort of meat we ate on a regular basis. I also recall not being too fond of it and had to smother the lamb in mint sauce before I could eat it. That was then and today I love eating lamb as does my family whether…

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll soon realize that I enjoy cooking meals that are easy to make, nutritious and are high on the taste scale. This recipe is no exception and is a dish you can serve to friends and family in less than 20 minutes. The cover of Donna Hay’s magazine states,…