Ahhh…Pulled Pork. The mere mention of the word sets the taste buds tingling, evoking sweet recollections of those tender morsels of meat, that delightful smoke, that sweet, yet tart and spicy sauce. I can’t get enough of the stuff. On a bun. On a pizza with pineapple. Over noodles. As a poutine topping or burger […]
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RSS feed for this sectionRecipe: Mexican Chocolate Shortbread
Ingredients: 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3 Tbsp sliced almonds, plus more for topping 6 Tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 Tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 Tsp salt Pinch cayenne pepper or chipotle chili powder (optional) 1/2 Cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp raw sugar Directions: Preheat oven […]
Recipe: Authentic Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds skirt or flank steak 1 small white onion, roughly chopped 3 cilantro sprigs 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped Salt 2 tbsp lard or safflower oil 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, finely chopped 4 canned chiles serranos en […]
Recipe: Chi-Chi’s Chimichangas
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 Tbsp canola oil 1 white onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (seeds removed) 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon salt 1 small tomato, chopped, plus more for topping 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1/4 […]
Recipe: Baja Fish Tacos
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying 1/4 cup finely shredded lettuce 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 cup mayonnaise Salt 12 tortillas (preferably corn) 3/4 all purpose flour 1/2 tsp chili powder Freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds skinless halibut filets, cut into 2 […]
Recipe: Yogurt Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 flavourless gelatin packet 1 cup (250 ml) milk 2 cups (500ml) vanilla yogurt (about 2% m.f.) 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice Raspberry Coulis 10 oz (295 ml) fresh or thawed frozen raspberries 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar or more to taste Preparation […]
How to Make Your Own Frozen Yogurt
I’m fussy. Especially when it comes to fruits and veggies. Seldom do I find a pre-made option that suits my tastes, particularly when it comes to yogurt, and frozen yogurt. Believe it or not, frozen yogurt is easy enough to make at home and all it takes is three easy steps: 1: Pick your yogurt […]
Recipe: Light and Lemony Muffins
Makes 12 portions Ingredients 1-1/4 (300 ml) cups Milk 1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogourt Grated rind of 2 large lemons 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice 2-1/2 cups (625 ml) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole wheat flour 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda 1/4 tsp […]
Recipe: Aged Cheddar Turkey Cutlets
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) sliced mushrooms 1 small red pepper, sliced into strips 3 cups (750 ml) washed baby spinach leaves 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 large turkey cutlets 4 oz (120 g) Canadian Aged […]
Recipe: Pork Tenderloin and Pasta in Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter 2 cups (500 ml) sliced mushrooms 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red pepper, chopped 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano 1 lb (450 g) pork tenderloin 2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt […]