dinner
Nova Scotia Mussels – Italian style
Even though I cook through the week, it’s our weekends that I look forward to the most. Whether we are entertaining or it’s just the two of us, I like to plan a nice meal. And when I say nice, it doesn’t mean a long time in the kitchen…just a few key quality ingredients. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read MoreYaki Udon
Deciding on what to make for dinner, day in and day out, can sometimes seem monotonous. Even for a foodie like me, I get stuck from time to time and lose the desire. The other day, as I looked into the pantry to see what would jump out – I stood there for what seemed…
Read MoreMu Shu Pork
Mu Shu Pork is a Beijing dish and is typically served rolled in Mandarin pancakes but I chose to serve it as a side dish. Dishes like this pull me back to our time spent in Asia. For a western newcomer, the Asian culinary experience delights and at the same time shocks the senses. I…
Read MoreBraised Eggs with Pork
Eggs for dinner? You betcha! This dish gently cooks the eggs while sitting atop a glorious, well-seasoned ground pork surrounded with dollops of yogurt and pan-seared cherry tomatoes. Braised eggs take center stage. This recipe is slightly adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi. In the past I’ve cooked eggs in a chunky tomato sauce, sliced chorizo sausage…
Read MoreAsian Inspired Beef Short Ribs
I never knew there were so many braised short rib recipes on the web and it seems a good portion are dedicated to slow cookers. I eyed a package of two meaty-looking beef short ribs and couldn’t wait to get home and decide how to cook them. I did not want a typical braise with…
Read MoreSmoked Salmon Spaghetti
Smoked salmon is well loved in our house. It’s so versatile and delicious on scrambled eggs, as a creamy pâté, in sushi rolls, tarts, chowder or soups, blinis, quesadillas and so forth. Some enjoy smoked salmon in spaghetti carbonnara which I was almost tempted to make but felt I wanted the salmon to be center…
Read MoreLentil and Vegetable Stew
Stews can take a while to cook but this lentil and vegetable stew can be ready in 35 minutes. It’s loaded to the brim with vitamin and mineral goodness and will fill you up and keep you satiated for hours. Lentils are slow-burning, high-fiber, and lean protein food. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read MoreCitrus Salad with Pork Tenderloin
On wintery, cold days a citrus salad is an easy way to bring a bit of sunshine to your dinner table. Add roast pork tenderloin (aka fillet) and you have a meal that’s light, scrumptious, and can be easily made any night of the week. Pork tenderloin, a very tender cut of meat, is a…
Read MoreFish Taco Recipe
Looking to serve fish in a fun, slightly messy way? Tacos have been around for hundreds of years and we all have our favorite fillings but have you tried using fish? Baja California is considered the birthplace of the fish taco – TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read MoreChanterelle Mushrooms with Pasta
The glorious golden child of the mushroom world, chanterelles, have a short growing cycle and are only available July through to September. Their deep yellow color (think apricot), a trumpet-like shape, and hints of sweetness can be easily enjoyed simply by sautéing in butter and dressed with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. I did…
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