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Lentils come in a range of colours and sizes, and each has its own characteristics and applications. Red Lentils are great for soups and stews. They have less starch than yellow and are creamy when cooked down. They are not the lentils you would choose …
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, …
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.
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 …
Delicious on its own this stock is full of flavour. It also usually shows up New Year’s Eve in a Fondue with Broth.
Many food discoveries have come out of necessity and that is certainly true with fondue. Isolated Swiss alpine villagers and travelling herders relied on cheese, bread and wine during the long winter months. Hard cheese was melted over an open fire mixed with wine and …
Halibut is a firm fish with a mild taste, and can stand up with Chili Garlic Sauce, Sriracha and Wasabi. Chili Garlic provides the fiery, roughly chopped spice while Sriracha is the smooth counter part. Use either or if you only have one in the …
Dating back to Mayan Times (A.D. 250 – 900), food in Mexico has been rolled in a tortilla and dipped in a spicy sauce. Great stone cities, monuments, arts, calendars, and astronomy were but a few of the incredible accomplishments of this civilization. This is …
One of our favourite Sunday dinners. Roast the chicken uncovered in a roasting pan to get the crispiest skin ever! Whether you add vegetables and herbs to the cavity or to the pan, this makes a delicately flavoured chicken and au jus.
Sundays are perfect days for roasting something in the oven. This makes a wonderful roast and potatoes kind of meal or a Beef Dip. Surprisingly Beef Dip AKA: French Dip was invented in Los Angeles and not France. Phillipe’s is said to have invented the …