Kung Pao Shrimp
A take-out favourite, the Szechuan Kung Pao is more commonly a chicken dish but this westernized shrimp version is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Walking through Chinatown in most major western cities is...
Pico de Gallo – Traditional Mexican Salsa
If you’ve been to Mexico, then you know the routine when first sitting down in most restaurants. The waiter takes your drink order then while you are looking over the menu, you are offered...
A Simple Solution to Obesity – Cook Your Own Food
How can the drastic rise of obesity in many developed nations be explained? According to author Michael Pollan, it’s pretty simple: less and less of us are cooking our own food. Those parts of...
Broiled Lobster Tails
If you’re a lobster fan like me, I am sure you’d eat it more often but it’s not readily available for us that don’t live on the coast or in large urban centres. And...
Seafood Seasoning
This simple mixture makes a great substitute for the popular brand name Old Bay Seasoning. Print Seafood Seasoning Author: Kevin Lamoureux Ingredients 1 tablespoon celery salt. 1/4 teaspoon paprika. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. 1/8...
Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme Stuffing
This oven baked stuffing recipe goes well with roast chicken. Cook it in the oven alongside your chicken and you have the perfect companion for a fall or winter meal. This past fall, I...
Butter Chicken
If you’re not familiar with it, you may think Butter Chicken is an odd name for an Indian dish and may not be a good choice for someone watching their diet. With only 2...
Rosemary Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
This easy prep and “leave it alone ‘til it’s done” meal will fill your home with the some wonderful appetizing aromas. You’ll save on energy as the whole meal is cooked in the...
Traditional Cranberry Sauce
Growing up, Thanksgiving or Christmas always included the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. But there was a down side; turkey gravy gave me indigestion. So to make that dry turkey white meat...
Squash Soup
This recipe was inspired by Canada’s First Nations people. The traditional diet of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois is comprised of three staples that they call the three sisters: squash, beans and corn. The soup’s...
Fresh Tomato Sauce Linguini and Meatballs
When garden ripe tomatoes are in season, let them punctuate this easy and delicious fresh tomato sauce with a few exclamation points!!! I try to use fresh, seasonal ingredients as much as possible since...
