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This quick and flavourful soup has been a long-time family favourite. Don’t let the color throw you off! The salsa you use will determine the intensity of the heat in the soup. Mild salsa for a gentler palate and medium/hot for others.
Canned Green Chili’s give this dish a bit of heat and was the perfect side to Tajin Pork Chops and sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms.
The concept of risotto is exclusively Italian. A speciality of Milan, Arborio Rice, (commonly used) is not rinsed. The Risotto needs the starch from the rice for the creamy thick consistency, along with the ever present Parmesan Cheese and stock.
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.
This mild rice works really well with so many main dishes. Saffron is found in Paella, Risotto and pairs beautifully with seafood and poultry.
Black Beans are native to Mexico and a staple on the table. This is a pantry side dish to any Mexican meal, using canned black beans and a few spices. “Refried” doesn’t actually mean they are fried twice. Refried or “Refritos” is the Spanish word …
WE often have various types of meatballs in the freezer, along with Stock – Chicken or Turkey. This meal is ready in minutes if you defrost Asian Meatballs earlier in the day. Home made Stock makes all the difference.
Shrimp, lemon and tomatoes start to taste like spring! This Italian classic does not have the ever-present Parmesan Cheese and honestly, it’s so creamy you don’t miss it. We prefer to cook the shrimp on the side (in a little butter, oil and garlic; with …
This is a favourite spring luncheon meal, especially when you pull out home-made Stock – Chicken or Turkey from the freezer. Only use home-made stock in this simple yet elegant starter.
Julia child’s cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” certainly launched this dish outside of France. Twice she featured Coq au Vin on her TV show. Even though there are several steps to Coq au Vin, it actually comes together quit quickly.