Tag: Carrots

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

It is always nice to entertain during the Christmas Season, and we love serving little tastes of a nice hot soup. The soy sauce adds a bit of Unami flavour and fresh ginger adds the depth. Any left over coconut milk freezes really well.

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera certainly sounds Italian, but it was first made popular by an Italian Chef in New York. Our recipe most often only uses chicken stock for a lighter approach, but many recipes add an equal amount of cream; and that is delicious as well.

Braised Lamb Loin Chops

Braised Lamb Loin Chops

Most often we grill tender Lamb Loin chops, but they are also remarkable when braised. succulent and falling off the bone tender in a rich sauce; perfect with Elsie’s Potatoes or Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes.

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Soup

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Soup

Fire Roasted Tomatoes and paprika simmer for an hour, showcasing their smokey flavours in this hearty soup. A small portion easily makes a light lunch or make it a quick week night meal with a pasta sized dish portion. Some of the frozen Parmesan rinds 

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

The great debate between Manhattan Clam Chowder made with tomatoes and New England Clam Chowder made with cream have their purist fans. We love both! And mostly the clams!

Stock – Turkey or Chicken

Stock – Turkey or Chicken

Delicious on its own this stock is full of flavour. It also usually shows up New Year’s Eve in a Fondue with Broth.

Roasted Chicken

Roasted Chicken

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.

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

There are millions of best stew recipes and approaches, depending on the country, region or family.  Since ancient times, meat has been slow cooked in liquid.  This is one of our favorite family recipes for a snowy day. Serve with Elsie’s Potatoes and a Full-Bodied Red.