Before I left for Toronto, I could not wait for awesome Asian-inspired dishes so I made one myself. I got the cookbook Takeaway: Noodle Soups, Salads and Stir-fries by Les Huynh out of the library. My only regret? I only had time to make one dish from the cookbook before I had to return it! The Marinade […]
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner with Jamie Oliver
It was one of my foodie dreams for 2012 to have quick and fabulous dinners thanks to Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes: A Revolutionary Approach to Cooking Good Food Fast. Ironically, it took me a while to find time to really sit down with the cookbook and do some meal planning. I thought the safest dinner […]
Soup-making odyssey and potential loss of foodie traditions
Podleski’s Chicken Teriwacky & The Looneyspoon Collection
Yes, right after I announced I would no longer be doing cookbook reviews I am going to share this recipe from The Looneyspoons Collection (click here for amazon.ca) and sing this cookbook’s praises. Stay with me. It will make sense. The Recipe Whisk together 2 tbsp of salt-reduced soy sauce, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 […]
Anne Burrell’s Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Almond Puree
I thought if there was ever a recipe with chicken thighs in it that Reg would like, it would be this one by Anne Burrell from her new cookbook Cook Like a Rockstar published by Random House of Canada. Chicken, mushrooms, herbs, wine… What is not to like? I got a fantastic deal on skinless, boneless […]
Foodie Adventure: Filipino Chicken Adobo
I found out about Cook’s Illustrated from a friend of Reg’s (thanks Peter!) last year. He insisted I pick up a copy because it not only has recipes but each one includes a story behind the recipe and the testing they do to come up with the perfect version. He emphasized how much he learns each month […]
Bitchin Kitchen’s Cookin’ for Trouble Spicy Chicken Barley Risotto with Dried Currants and Smoked Gouda
Pin ItOne healthy grain I am in love with is barley. The problem? I don’t think Reg is as much of a fan. I wanted to see how he responded to this risotto fakeout dinner in Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen: Cookin’ for Trouble cookbook, published by Random House of Canada. And OK, I was curious too. It […]
Janet & Greta Podleski Looneyspoons’ Obi Wonton Kenobi
It was cold this weekend! Really cold and I am so glad I prepared for it ahead of time and made Janet & Greta Podleski‘s Obi Wonton Kenobi soup from their The Looneyspoons Collection on Friday so we could enjoy it all weekend! As I mentioned in my New Year Mulligan post, I am doing my best to not […]
Homemade Broth: Tutorial, Foodie Emergency Kit & Miracle Cure
Product Testing Extravaganza! Oil, Almonds, Chocolate & Proofer. Yup, crazy, I know!
Before I was struck with what I call “The Plague” (AKA pneumonia) I was in the midst of testing many products. I started with President’s Choice Black Label 100% Pure Roasted Almond Oil $10.99 and Marcona Almonds $9.99. President’s Choice Black Label 100% Pure Roasted Almond Oil Warning: Do not use a knife to open the canister […]