From the category archives:

Appetizers

Guacamole-olay!

May 11, 2010

So, I’ve come to think that there are, indeed, some benefits to eating (at least some) raw and/or vegan foods. Firstly, after seven days, I’m feeling really good – don’t really miss meat or, more importantly, cheese (granted, I did a bunch of research and preparation, but still thought I’d be freaking out by [...]

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Easy apps: Crostini

May 2, 2010

Appetizers. Far from a food course, they are often what sets you apart as a superstar in the kitchen. Unfortunately, this need to create a spectacular first impression often drives otherwise sane people to attempt the most insane creations.
Remember my wannabe Food Network Chef, some of the best food on the planet is simple!
Crostini. [...]

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More Pizza Boats for a road hockey party

April 24, 2010
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The weather this Spring has been excellent and that means that activities like end of season hockey parties are being held outside already. Today’s party is a road hockey get together. What could be more Canadian than beer, food and road hockey? It is also a pot luck and we were trying to think of [...]

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Kid friendly party food: Pizza Boats

April 18, 2010
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Having spent too much time in front of the computer one day last week, Mamma Gee and I retired to the anti chamber, whereupon we commenced channel surfing. As there were no vampire shows on, the remote magically made its way to SpeedTV. Imagine that! We came across The Racing Chef and since combining food [...]

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Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Pita Platter

February 8, 2010
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When a Milestones restaurant opened in our neighbourhood, we just had to try it.  All of us loved  their Baked Goat Cheese and Slow-Roasted Garlic Flatbread Plate and decided we had to try to duplicate it to take to neighbour’s 40th birthday bash.  it is so simple and wows guests. We liked it so much [...]

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Cheesy Potato and Bacon Soup

February 7, 2010
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Our sixteen year-old daughter loves to eat.  So when she approached me and said it was time to make some soup, I didnt’ realize how much soup she meant.  Two of her favourite things are bacon and cheese so that is the soup we started with.  Below is our recipe for Cheesy Potato and Bacon [...]

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Peppered Pork Crostini

January 5, 2007

Every now and then you come across a recipe that is a smash hit and you know that it will become an entertaining favourite. In prep for our big New Year’s party this year we came across just that. An instant classic. Peppered Pork Crostini is an great alternative or complement to a platter full [...]

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Recipe: Grilled Citrus Jalapeno Shrimp

July 3, 2006

Holy crap, I thought I had already posted this! That just goes to show you what the dog days of summer – oh, and getting a new (well, used) dog – will do to one’s computer time!
1 orange, juice only
1 lime, zest and juice, plus juice of 1 more
2 oz/60 ml gold tequila
3 tbsp/45 [...]

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Mad About Mango

June 13, 2006

After my last posting, you’ll probably conclude from this entry that I’m a mango freak. I much prefer the term fanatic – it seems so much less … spooky! Mango is amazing and so versatile, especially in summer, but sometimes troublesome to deal with, unless it’s perfectly ripe. It’s nice that mango [...]

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Recipe: Spicy Mango Chutney

May 31, 2006

I freakin’ *love* Indian Food (and fortunately, almost everyone I know does, too). But that doesn’t mean that you have to spend a hot summer’s day slaving over a hot stove to get a little bit of East Indian influence into your day!! The following recipe is adapted from “Curry: [...]

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