dinner
clam chowder
For generations, my family has made clam chowder and I continue the tradition. I recall my pleasure of crumbling saltine crackers atop the bowl of mom’s homemade clam chowder; not to thicken it up but, simply put, it was a tradition in my parents home. The maritime autumn weather can be lovely and sunny but…
Read Morepotato quiche (gluten-free)
This recipe takes the rösti, a classic Swiss comfort food, and turns it into a savoury, delicious pie. Nearly every cook I know has their own favourite version of quiche and my mom’s quiche Lorraine recipe, a family favourite, is so darn good but I have also made a few non-traditional ones, too. After tasting…
Read Morepita bread pizza
Summer allows us to use our barbeque nearly every day. It also saves me from using the oven or stove top especially when it’s hot outside. One staple I like to have on hand is pita bread. This ancient flatbread has been around since 2500 BC and its uses are numerous. I love it in…
Read Morelentil soup
The other day it was chilly outside (read: freezing!) and Mr. S wanted to know what was for dinner. After spending 20 years together, there are some things we do in unison without ever thinking about it. We both said at the same time we wanted soup for dinner. A bag of lentils in the pantry…
Read Morelinguine with clams (linguine alle vongole)
This is a busy time of the year with most of us running around doing last minute errands in preparation for the holidays. When I’m short for time, pasta is my savior and the time it takes to cook it I can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes! Toss in some clams and…
Read Morefresh egg pasta and italian sausage
The other day I ‘attempted’ to make fresh pasta and absolutely failed! The more I tried to rectify the situation, the worse it got. It’s in these situations I’ve learned to walk away and try again at a later date when my mind is free from the noise. I’ve been making my own pasta for…
Read Morefiddleheads and baby gnocchi
Fiddleheads are the unfurled fronds of a young fern and are collected in the wild before the frond has opened. A spring-time vegetable, you’ll find them in food shops and outdoor markets. They are called fiddleheads because they resemble the curled end of a stringed instrument such as a fiddle. If you’re from the Maritimes…
Read MoreNova 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.
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…
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