Tortilla Chicken Drumsticks

Tortilla Chicken Drumsticks

Ground Tortilla chips have a Big Crunch and are a bit messy, but the coating is so good and so easy! Dip the cooked chicken in Sriracha Mayonnaise, your favourite hot sauces or serve as is with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, or Strawberry and Chèvre Salad.

Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne means “Meat with Beans” in Spanish, and “Spicy Beef Stew” in Mexican. (Although most likely more Southern States than Mexican). “Chili” for short, was a staple growing up, comfort food and still is today. Serve with any toppings you prefer: grated cheese, 

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower has been cultivated around the Mediterranean and Asia since the 1500’s, but only became popular in North America in the 1900’s. The smaller the cauliflower, the sweeter it is.

Red Thai Curry

Red Thai Curry

Red Thai curries sit right in the middle of yellow (most mild) and green (spiciest). If you prefer a milder Red Thai Curry start with half of the curry paste and fish sauce. This recipe has lots of flavour and a bit of heat, but 

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine Rice

Named after the sweet smell of the native Jasmine Flower of Thailand, Jasmine Rice is slightly sticky even when cooked el dente. Jasmine Rice needs rinsing to remove the starch and if you have the time, let it “dry” a bit before cooking.

Chicken Baked with Salsa

Chicken Baked with Salsa

Salsa is traced back to the times of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans; and was introduced to the rest of the world in the 1500’s. For the most part we eat salsa at room temperature but baked with chicken adds a new dimension to the 

San J Teriyaki Chicken

San J Teriyaki Chicken

For an easy weeknight meal, we give the nod to San J Teriyaki Stir Fry & Marinade. It is one of our favourite Gluten Free Sauces. Marinate chicken or *salmon 20 – 30 minutes and grill or oven roast.

Stir Fry – Beef, Chicken or Pork

Stir Fry – Beef, Chicken or Pork

Stir Fry has been part of Chinese cooking for centuries. Meat and vegetables are stirred or tossed in a small amount of oil while cooke3d at a high temperature in a wok. We love our Breville “the Hot Wok”. It heats up in a flash 

Port Basted Rotisserie Chicken

Port Basted Rotisserie Chicken

Weekend grilling on beautiful, sunny winter days brings a little summer into our world. It doesn’t hurt that our Weber Grill arrived late in the season so learning to grill on it thus far has required a toque………….and we love it! We baste the chicken 

Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes

Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes

This is a perfect appetizer in any season. The flavour of the tomatoes improves with roasting and do take the time to press the Feta or the spread will be too briny.