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Spaetzle, Again

Well, in pursuit of the perfect spaetzle, I’ve tried yet another variation and I think I’m in love.

So, there I was, standing in front of an open fridge looking for spaetzle inspiration when I saw the bacon. A little lightbulb went off in my head. Eureka! Bacon spaetzle, and let me tell you it tastes [...]

Individual Breakfast Casseroles

You may be familiar with the name “Toad in a Hole.” This quintessential English breakfast dish is basically a hunk of sausage buried in a rich egg custard and then baked. Did I mention the use of lots of butter or oil? Well, this healthified version uses crumbled turkey sausage instead of pork, light cheese [...]

Zucchini Carpaccio

Ever wonder what to do with zucchini that is a little bit different from your usual preparations? Well, here is a recipe for zucchini carpaccio that is refreshing, delicious and makes great use of zucchini.

Zucchini Carpaccio
(serves 4)

4 small zucchini or about 1lb
4 tbsp good quality olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
1 tsp capers, chopped [...]

Gnocchi with Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Tomato Sauce

So it was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I realized that the leftover turkey I had planned for dinner had been nibbled at (substantially) and I was without a plan for dinner. Then the dreaded question struck: what’s for dinner? A moment of panic ensued and then I calmed and rationally debated with myself on [...]

Fall is Short Ribs Season

Not to toot my own horn but I think that dinner invitations to my feasts ought to be the hottest ticket in town! HA! How pretentious does that sound? I only wish that my self-confidence matched my ego!

Nonetheless, last night we had hubby’s cousin and her son over for dinner. And, it’s fall. Fall for [...]

Creamy Red Potato & Boursin Soup

There’s a little cafe in Orangeville, Ontario that I like to go to when visiting my family. They have manage to maintain the same high standards since opening, and their food truly is a delight. One of my particular favorites is their soup of the day. The soups are always high quality, home made and [...]

Pork Chops with Tarragon and Tomato-Green Onion Relish

Long, hot days of summer have driven me far, far away from my stove and oven, and the steamy air has robbed my brain of all but the very least creative ideas for meals. It has only been with the recent approach of fall’s cooler air and school starting again (when I can send one [...]

Oven Baked Chicken

This recipe is for a twist on oven baked chicken. Gone are the dried out, bland and unexciting chicken pieces of yore, and welcome to moist, tasty, chicken with a gravy that is to die for!

Oven Baked Chicken
(serves 4-6)

12 chicken thighs with bone and skin
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 [...]

Lasagna Supreme

I recently made this lasagna at a family gathering and it received rave reviews. While nothing terribly special, this home cooked layered fan favorite offers a layer of spinach and ricotta as well as a bechamel sauce on the top that combines with loads of cheese to form a soft yet golden brown topping.

Slow [...]

Sweet & Spicy Chicken

This is a recipe that my family has been making for years. It is a ridiculously tasty dish that also happens to be insanely nutritious and low in fat. Ok, so what’s the downside to all that? Well, it is a bit labor intensive. Like many great Asian-American meals, there is a fair bit of [...]

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