The Humble Sandwich or the NOT so Humble Sandwich What is a sandwich? One definition says that it is “an item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with meat, cheese, or other filling between them.” That sounds a little boring. How about · Panini? · Wrap? · Burger? · Open faced? · UsingContinue reading “The Humble Sandwich”
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Lasagna: Easy with Planning
Lasagna: Easy with Planning Lasagna is easy if you plan ahead. So said a high school French teacher. He had a name that sounded French, but he was clearly an Anglo, but he liked to use making lasagna as a metaphor. Lasagna is not a last-minute thing. However, the combinations and permutations – theyContinue reading “Lasagna: Easy with Planning “
Spezzatino
Spezzatino – Will that be for two or more? You can have some fun with this dish. Told my other half that I was making veal spezzatino – with pork. They were not completely amused. The table of eight did not seem to mind, and my food budget thanked me. Veal can be expensive andContinue reading “Spezzatino”
Simple and Free: Hamburger Steaks
Simple and Free (Sort of): Hamburger Steaks Any fans of Hamburger steaks? Well, you won’t get your hamburger steaks for free, but if you follow my plan, you can get your hamburger steak sandwiches for virtually free. Let’s see if this makes sense. The other day, having to feed 6 hungry guests, since it wasContinue reading “Simple and Free: Hamburger Steaks”
Simple but Good: Asparagus
Simple but Good: Asparagus Are feasting for Easter some of us need to take a breather. Recently, I was asked to prepare a vegetarian dish for 8 to 10 people. “What is the main course?” I asked. “Pasta Bolognese,” I was told. That is pasta with a tomato-based meat sauce. You can use veal, beef,Continue reading “Simple but Good: Asparagus”
Feasting for Easter
Feasting for Easter Easter is a special time of the year for many. But not for all. One thing that we can all agree on is sharing a meal with family and friends. Who doesn’t like that? What are you cooking? Here we are planning our Four Meat extravaganza. This year, the four meatsContinue reading “Feasting for Easter”
Want to Share some Bread Pudding?
Want to Share some Bread Pudding? The thing about bread pudding is that it is flexible. It started as a ‘poor person’s desert.’ It was actually a smart person’s desert. Why waste day-old bread? Add a couple of eggs, with some sweetener and presto you have a desert. Locally in Québec is was known as,Continue reading “Want to Share some Bread Pudding?”
Scrambled Eggs – Eggs Fou Li No
Scrambled Eggs – Eggs Fou Li No Spring is almost here. Time to have more outdoor fun. Sure, you can play outdoors in the winter – but it is so much more complicated. Boots, and hats; scarves and mitts; coats and pants – and you are not out of the driveway yet. Geez! Anyway, thoughtContinue reading “Scrambled Eggs – Eggs Fou Li No”
Shish Taouk: Foodie Friday Delight
Shish Taouk: Foodie Friday Delight Today is International Women’s Day. Not too late to make a special meal – take the hint guys, guys, guys! All you need is some chicken – you can use breast but I will go with thighs and drumsticks below. You can use deboned thighs but I like cooking itContinue reading “Shish Taouk: Foodie Friday Delight”
Corned Beef? For St. Patrick’s Day!
Corned Beef? Hey, It Is for St. Patrick’s Day! March is here. In Montreal that means a couple of things – it used to be a drive for the playoffs for the #Habs; it was time to get ready for Spring; and, of course, it was time to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day. ItContinue reading “Corned Beef? For St. Patrick’s Day!”
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