Moving eastward – to Moscow, in fact – we’ll stop at the historic home of the Tzars and learn learn the aristocratic secrets of Noodles Romanov. My recipe is very simple and yields a rich, Creamy, Buttery, Garlicy side dish that goes well with almost any protein entrée. Think of it as Russian Alfredo…Read More →
Researchers now say Cheese – long condemned as a Salty, Fatty indulgence that’s going to fill your arteries with goo – may be healthier than was previously thought. In fact, Cheese may actually contribute to heart health by mitigating the effects of excess Sodium on your system…Read More →
Sticking to our Italian theme for one more recipe, I herewith present my take on Veal Piccata, another classic dish that home cooks often avoid. Sharp readers will note that it has some things in common with our Chicken Parmesan. More about that, and some swap-meet magic, later…Read More →
It’s still Menu Madness Season. And the Madness is not confined to the Western World, where fast food joints are elbow-to-elbow in their severely overcrowded niche. Japan has given us crazy dishes before, but now they’re offering a treat that could have come from anywhere…Read More →
Here’s another great Italian dish that home cooks often avoid because they think it’s too exotic or complicated. I think it’s a great alternative to the usual Roasted or Fried Chicken and carries with it a nice ‘fine dining’ cachet. For the cook, it’s quick and easy and pretty much foolproof…Read More →
On the weekend, we inaugurated a new series – Classic Dishes made easy. We’ll follow up the initial offering, Pasta Primavera, with another Italian favourite, Spaghetti Bolognaise. It’s a benchmark and a standby for many when they try a new Italian restaurant – and it can be a staple for you!Read More →
Just last Friday, we noted the start of Wine sales in selected Ontario Supermarkets. This morning, we note a concern from the province’s anti-Cancer agency that supermarket sales may increase our risk of getting a wide range of Cancers – because supermarket sales may lead us to drink more.Read More →
All play and no work makes Jack (O’Lantern) a dull Gourd. If you’ve been going out several times a year to buy cans of Pumpkin Purée for holiday feast day pies, stop! It tales only a little effort to turn your Hallowe’en Jack O’Lantern into a year’s supply of pie filling in-the-raw.Read More →