Classic Dishes: Veal Piccata
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 →
Menu Madness Season VI: Katsu Burger
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 →
Canola Oil May Help Cut Belly Fat!
We’ve all seen those Internet claims that this or that new treatment will cut your belly fat in days or weeks. And I hope we all know they’re just hype and scams. But, now, researchers at Penn State University say they’ve discovered that Canola Oil can really conquer the dreaded ‘spare tire’…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Chicken Parmesan
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 →
Classic Dishes: Pasta Bolognaise
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 →
Supermarket Wine Sales Unhealthy?
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 →
Put Your Hallowe’en Pumpkin To Work!
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 →
Classic Dishes: Pasta Primavera
Some of the most exotic-sounding and most delicious-tasting dishes we every come across are actually quick and easy to make. You just have to know how! So, I’m starting a series today revealing the secrets behind some of the world’s most famous dishes in hopes that you’ll try them…Read More →