Chopped Canada, Season Two, Episode 23: Calzone and Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts

The mystery ingredients in the main course basket for this past weekend’s episode were:  crab meat, pesto, mini pizza calzones and alfalfa sprouts.  It sounds a little bit weird, but it can work.  The crab meat and calzones can be broken down, mixed together and used as a stuffing for the chicken, while the alfalfa […]

Chopped Canada Season 2, Episode 15: Goji Berries and Bran Muffin Stuffed Chicken

Mystery basket ingredients for the main course were not all that weird this past airing.  They were whole chicken, malted soda, dried goji berries and raisin bran muffins.  Thus, the first thing I thought of was stuffed chicken, using the goji berries and muffins.  The malted soda could be used as a marinade for the […]

(Leftover) BBQ Pork and Onion Socca

In an effort to cut down on “traditional” carbs like wheat flour breads, rice and potatoes, I’ve been scouring the Internet for recipes which contain none of those ingredients.  One can only have so much quinoa, after all.  When I was looking up recipes for chickpea flour, I came across socca, a flatbread from the […]

Delicious Roasted Chicken with Honey Roasted Beets,Carrots and Celery

This recipe is great as a main course both for family or entertaining.  Just adjust proportions according to the number of people you have! You will need: 8 chicken thighs, or about two per person 2 tbsp nutmeg 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp dry thyme 2 beets, skins removed (see below) 2 […]

Lee Chen Asian Diner, Part 2: The Mains

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Shanghainese-style dumplings at Lee Chen Asian Diner.  That was Part 1.  Part 2 is  about their main courses.  The menu at Lee Chen is somewhat smaller than many other Chinese/Asian restaurants, but many favourites, such as kung pao chicken and sweet and sour pork can be found.  […]

Peaches: A seasonal favourite for more than just pie!

If I had to choose one favourite Ontario farm-fresh product during the summer months, I would have to give it to peaches! Ontario peaches are a sweet, healthy way to compliment a summer meal.  Peaches are little nutritional powerhouses, rich in Vitamins C and A, and full of potassium, fluoride, and iron. The best part: […]

Montreal Trip Restaurant Review: Gibbys

Walking into the Old Montreal location of Gibbys makes guests feel like they’ve gone back in time.  Sticking with the vibe of the rest of the area, the restaurant, with its big iron gate and stone walls both inside and out, has a delicious menu filled with seafoods, steaks and other delicious delights. The restaurant […]

A Fresh New Summer Salad!

I have a particular fondness for good salads. Salads are not just for the health conscious, they are a blank canvas to showcase any flavour combinations you like. The best salads combine a variety of colours, flavours, and textures. The more colourful and textured a salad is, the more interesting it becomes! My mixed green […]

Delicious Chicken Club Dinner Salad

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about lighter, healthier meal options that will still satisfy even the hungriest dinner guest. Dinner salads are a great alternative to a heavy meal, and are a quick and easy option. They are simple enough to prepare for your family after work, but impressive enough to […]

Chicken Mozzarella with Homemade Veggie Sauce

This is a delicious, easy-to-cook meal for two or three. Prep time is about 25 minutes and cooking is 1 hour, 15 minutes. A great, healthy weekend dinner if you just want to relax. Ingredients Needed: 2 or 3 medium-sized tomatoes 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic 1 zuchinni 1 bell pepper (any size) 1 cup […]