Winter here, winter there, winter-winter everywhere. We are somewhere in the middle, which I prefer to see as half over, almost through. So long season of hibernation. Anything that screams “cozy” at this time of year is a welcome addition. And nothing screams “cozy” so well as a homemade, low-fat version of everybody’s favourite onion…
Slow Cooked Veal with Gremolata
There are days when I’m so lazy, I’m too lazy to even open a can. Slow cookers are ideal for lazy cooking days. Once the prep is done, ingredients just get deposited and forgotten for hours at a time. There are numerous outstanding osso buco recipes, but I was drawn to this simple recipe. The…
Moroccan Burgers – A Hanukkah Miracle
I love burgers — all kinds of burgers. This one is outstanding. Don’t trust me. Make them, and see for yourself. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. This recipe is super easy to put together. Moroccan Burgers 2 lbs ground meat, a mixture of lamb and beef 1/2 c each finely chopped yellow onion,…
Sicilian Eggplant – Stuffed with Meat or Vegetables
I love a good shortcut. But I really cherish the spectacular taste of real, honest to goodness, just gathered the ingredients at the outdoor market food. Thanks to my co-worker, the wonderful cook, Sofia Di Guglielmo, we can all savour Stuffed Sicilian Eggplant. Begin by preparing this Simple Tomato Sauce. You will have more sauce than…
Mango Cilantro Red Onion Salad
Here’s a plan for a great BBQ dinner. Hop on over to the health food store and buy some healthier chicken and beef hotdogs with no added nitrates (pictured below). Stop off at a good bakery and purchase the most delicious rolls you can find and some potato knish. Then make a slew of salads, starting…
Red Curry Beef with Coconut and Lime Quinoa Salad
I used to think that having a career, a family and a wonderful network of friends was pretty much it. Suddenly, through blogging, a whole new world has opened up. One of the most rewarding aspects is the generosity of family, friends and readers who share their love of food and their recipes. Today’s delicious…