March 29, 2009
by Amanda
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I was watching Iron Chef America: Battle Melon, with the added twist that there must be a frozen component served with every dish. If you’re not familiar with the new, or the original Iron Chef series, two chefs have an … Continue reading
March 28, 2009
by Amanda
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I’m so happy that summer is almost here. It’s not that I stop eating ice cream during colder months, okay maybe December, but that’s because there’s so much other good sweet stuff out there. But there’s something so satisfying about … Continue reading
March 26, 2009
by Amanda
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I decided to get brave tonight and attempt a “Clam Stew with Potatoes and Parsley Puree” in Mark Bittman’s “Quick and Easy Recipes from The New York Times.” (A Christmas present.) I had been eyeing a bag of frozen clams … Continue reading
March 24, 2009
by Amanda
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There are some wonderful innovations that have come about in recent years, not the least of which is instant polenta. Similar to Grits, the boiled cornmeal dish is reminiscent of oatmeal or cream of wheat in terms of texture, but … Continue reading
March 22, 2009
by Amanda
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Hubby heard through the grapevine that using 7Up instead of milk when making pancakes made them much fluffier, so we decided to do a little experiment. Using the Bisquick mix, we followed the package directions (the only other thing you … Continue reading
March 20, 2009
by Amanda
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It seems that in my family household someone was always on some kind of a diet, and my mom always did her best to cater to that person’s needs. (Along with the taste preferences of everybody else.) With four kids … Continue reading
March 18, 2009
by Amanda
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Ingredients: -1/2 cup butter -1 tbsp olive oil -2 cloves garlic -500g assorted mushrooms (ex. shiitake, cremini, white and oyster) -300g spinach -1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving -1/2 cup roasted pine nuts -salt, pepper and nutmeg … Continue reading
March 17, 2009
by Amanda
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The first barbecue of the year! I am beyond excited. I love to cook on the BBQ, it gives you so many options, and so much less clean-up. We did some homemade burgers, hot dogs, grilled onion slices, and a … Continue reading
March 16, 2009
by Amanda
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One of my favourite side dishes is roasted potatoes. I find them quick and easy to make, and you can get them to cook as quickly as you like, depending on how small you make the pieces. Personally, I like … Continue reading
March 14, 2009
by Amanda
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I definitely think cooking is an art. But if I was viewing the food as art itself, and I mean the visual aspect and not the flavour, I’d say sushi chefs have really got it down. I know sushi rolls … Continue reading