Along with Tourtière, Cretons and Tarte au Sucre, Poutine is one of the signature native dishes of the province of Quebec, in Canada. I’ve blogged before about the origins of the dish and I’ve opined as to how it should be made. But, today, I’m going to pass on the original, small-town diner recipe…Read More →
If you can’t make Potato Salad, it may7 be that you truly have a black thumb for the culinary arts. But that need not be the be the last word! Try my No-Hassle Potato Salad and you may just get a new lease on cooking in general with an initial success as easy and yummy as this!Read More →
I sat down at the computer this morning to check my news feeds and one headline jumped out at me: There’s a big, world-wide Vanilla shortage in progress and its effects will touch us all, even in ways that may not be immediately apparent. Prepare to shell out big bucks for the real thing.Read More →
One of the things I remember most clearly from my childhood at the family table is Pancake breakfasts. You could have anything with them; Eggs (any style), Bacon, Ham, Sausages… And they would still be the stars of the show. And I know the secret of making light, fluffy ones from scratch!Read More →
Here’s a dish I just love, and one thing I love is that I can make it year-round. Even better, it goes with seasonal-favourite entrées year round! Baked Potatoes are one of the healthiest things you can eat. Or, you can dress them up until they literally drip with sinful Calories, Fat and Salt…Read More →
You want to spend Valentine’s Day cuddling with your sweetie, not creating a big mess in the Kitchen, creating a big fancy dinner. But, at the same time, you want Supper (the prelude to an evening of fun?) to be special, even memorable, but not too heavy or filling. Here’s what I make…Read More →
This is one of my favourite Soups and a go-to when I have a houseful of guests coming. Makes the perfect first course for a Formal Family Feast! It takes a little time and patience, but the result is definitely worth it. And the main ingredient, Onions, are among the cheapest veggies you can buy!Read More →
We’ve recently looked at Mexican Flour Tortillas, where authenticity demands adherence to a number of ancient and immutable techniques. Not that the ingredients are exotic or the skills required are difficult at all. Now, We’re going to see what it takes to make Corn Tortillas…Read More →