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When you aren’t quite ready to give up on the fall bunny, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours …
Meatballs inThailand are very popular and incorporated into many dishes and street cart snacks. Chopsticks are only used with stand alone noodle dishes, otherwise only a spoon and fork are used in Thailand.
The Comox Valley is pretty as a picture, encompassing the city of Courtney and town of Como – all of 8 minutes away from one another on then east coast of Vancouver Island. Courtney and Comox won’t be hidden gems forever…….views, activities, and locally crafted …
This comfort food salad is made just before serving it. If you prefer creamier, add less vinegar, and if you tend to like salad dressing a bit more tart, taste while adding the vinegar.
Rice Pilaf involves cooking with stock, spices, and vegetables vs. water. Use any type of long grain rice you prefer and your imagination. In some countries Pilaf is the main course, in others a side dish. Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice work equally well in …
Get the chips and when this comes out the the oven; dig in! Mexican Chorizo has a bit of heat, and it looks more like ground meat compared to the Spanish version, which is like a hard dry cured sausage. Lots of gooey cheese and …
Fresh spring asparagus comes in thin or thick spears, depending on the plant. It’s a divided debate, with fans on both sides; but the majority in our family opt for thin spears that cook within 2 – 3 minutes.
These cheesy style pizza’s on baguettes are perfect with a salad for lunch or a snack when all the kids are over. Do try the Mornay Sauce before you rule it out and head for Rao’s Traditional Pizza Sauce. Or make both and have a …
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 …
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 …