Grill Time
Rib-eye steaks seasoned with a smokey rub It’s bbq weather, finally! When I think of grilling (bbq’ing) beef, my all time favorite cut is the boneless rib eye steak. It has just the right amount of...
View ArticleBasil walnut pesto
There are so many versions of pesto out there. This one is my go to. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup walnut halves 1 large garlic clove 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup extra virgin...
View ArticleLamb burgers
It’s burger time and yes you’re probably thinking beef but if you like lamb, these guys are a great alternative. I started with a boneless leg of lamb, removed the excess thick layer of fat and ground...
View ArticleGarlic marinated grilled chicken
Here is another one of my favourite chicken recipes. It’s super easy. You can make it tonight or marinate and grill tomorrow. I recommend marinating at least 2 hours. INGREDIENTS: 3-4 lbs skinless...
View ArticleGrill and Chill
Whether you’re looking for week night dinner ideas or you’re feeding a crowd these two recipes are keepers. The mango avocado salsa is the simplest of all the recipes I’ve tried. And who doesn’t like...
View ArticleGrilled radicchio
Radicchio a member of the chicory family is widely used in Italian cooking. A perfect side to grilled meat, try grilling radicchio as it transforms its slightly bitter taste to a much milder and...
View ArticleHappy Canada Day!
Spice up your day with these Chipotle chicken burgers! A chipotle pepper is a red Jalapeño chile, ripened, dried, and smoked through a special process. Tomatoes, vinegar, ancho chiles and spices are...
View ArticleGone camping!
Here’s a great make ahead recipe I picked up at a food demonstration in Quebec. The chef, sEB of sEB L’Artisan Culinaire does a weekly recipe demo and tasting Saturdays at a local farmers market, so I...
View ArticleSpiced up shrimp
I love shrimp! And it’s so versatile you can season it virtually any way you like and as long as its NOT overcooked you really can’t mess it up. It’s great fried, grilled, sautéed, and even boiled, in...
View ArticlePears,blueberries and black pepper
This dessert takes about 12 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for summer when we’re using our BBQ. Try planning this while your grill is still hot. INGREDIENTS: for 2 people 2 Bartlett pears (...
View ArticleAfrican chicken almond stew
It’s time to stew. This little gem came to me by way of Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. The original recipe was a peanut stew so I replaced peanuts with almonds, a little less almond butter, a bit more...
View Article30 minute cod chowda
This dish was inspired by a recent visit to Boston. You might say I tried a few different chowders during my stay. Crab and of course New England clam chowder stood out. The best was the crab chowder...
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