Wiener Schnitzel (Veal, Pork or Chicken)
When I was in Vienna, I just could not get enough of the famous Wiener Schnitzel or Viennese Cutlet. It’s name derives from the local German term for Vienna “Wien”. Something or someone from...
Guacamole – Traditional Mexican
This is one of the healthiest Mexican appetizers out there. It whips up in minutes and while usually served with corn chips, try it as a dip for bite size sweet peppers, celery and...
Strasbourg – Crossroads of European Food & Culture
Torn between German and French cuisine? Strasbourg offers the best of both, including some wonderful wines and brilliant beers. Nestled on an island in the Ill river, the historic heart of town is affectionately...
Quiche Lorraine
For some people, quiche makes a hardy breakfast or the perfect brunch fare but for those who call the Alsace-Lorraine region along the French-German border home, quiche is rarely eaten for breakfast. While Alsatian...
French Apple Pie with Crumble Crust
If you’re in an apple growing region, why not take a ride out to the country this fall and visit an orchard. Pick up some hand picked cooking apples like Lobo or Cortland,...
Sweet Potato Salad
This is a pleasant twist on traditional potato salad. The complexity in flavour of this dish is achieved with just a few simple ingredients and a relatively small amount of prep time. This dish...
Introducing The World on a Platter
Foodies of the world unite! Use this forum to share your best travel finds or introduce adventurous cooks to the traditional cuisine of your heritage. Let’s share our favourite recipes, food and drink tips...
Beef and Barley Soup
This recipe is so hearty and makes the perfect lunch in cooler months. If you find yourself with some leftover roast beef or lamb, get yourself some “pot” barley and simmer away. The condiment...
Dill & Garlic Pickles
When the dill weed flowers in our garden in mid-summer, I head to the farmers market in search of the right sized baby cucumbers to make our family dill pickle recipe. This family recipe...
