Roasted Garlic Oil Dip for Bread
Once you really get your-cook-on,experimenting will be the name of the game! This recipe lends itself well to substitutions. But PLEASE, I say this in […]
Month: August 2011
French Onion Soup Rich in Taste and Easy on the Wallet
Onions the Basis for a Grand Soup Early Romans were known to eat it. If you’ve seen their sculpted marble busts then this soup must […]
Spaghetti Bolognese – Impressive Italian
Spaghetti Bolognese My cousin, a stewardess at British Airways, left me with her boyfriend (now husband) while she flew off to Paris for work. He […]
Provencal Olive Tapenade – A Tasty Paste
The first time I prepared this tapenade was at sea in the galley of a small sailboat. We were nearly knocked down by a gust. […]
Potato and Onion Bisque – Humble Spud Soup
There’s not much cheaper than a potato. When your wallet is thin, a soup based on the humble spud is a smart choice. If you’re […]
Dad’s Jazzed Egg Sammie – The Celt
Dad’s Jazzed Egg Sammie – I call it a C.E.L.T. (Cheese Egg Lettuce & Tomato) I don’t remember ever seeing my dad cook (he died […]
Wok On Pork – In the Mood for a Quickie
Wok On Pork – In the Mood for a Quickie If you haven’t got a wok, use a large frying pan. I’m not a fan […]
Sunday Sausage-stuffed Chicken Parcels
This dish, though fiddly I’ll admit, is like a proper Sunday dinner in every bite. If you’re the organized sort, you can do all but […]
Mustard Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Mustard Brussel Sprouts with Bacon My man isn’t much on the veg. He’s especially not fond of Brussel Sprouts but when they’re tossed in butter […]
Canadian Maple Glazed Carrots
Canadian Maple-Glazed Carrots This dish although deceitfully simple, is a sweet side to many a savory feast. It’s lovely with roast chicken,turkey, or pork. 4 […]