It is spring and I have a roast pork recipe. I know that seems odd, but this recipe and the photos have been sitting on my computer waiting to be posted on the blog. I figured that today is as good a day as any and I want to get this dish posted before the weather gets any warmer. This ... Read More »
Stuffed pork loin is one of those meals that is elegant but also has a down home country feel. Surprisingly simple to make, a stuffed pork loin can be the centerpiece of a large family meal that fits perfectly for any holiday. Easter is a few days away and here is a great option as the meat portion for the Easter Sunday dinner. This ... Read More »
Our family loves pizza and usually we make it at home. Homemade pizza is better than getting it delivered, and is far easier than we often think. I used to buy precooked pizza crusts, but was usually not happy with them. They are dry and come out of the oven hard and crispy. That is not the way that I ... Read More »
Sometimes when we are talking at home about what we want for dinner, one of us will say that “Let’s have breakfast for dinner!” I love breakfast or brunch and am content having classic morning menu items like bacon, eggs, hash browns and pancakes any time of the day. One of my favourite breakfast dishes is hash. Hash generally consists ... Read More »
Anytime that I make pulled pork in the slow cooker, I usually put in as large of a pork roast as I can. The other day I got two 5 pound pork shoulders (butt and picnic roasts work well also). That was a lot of meat for our family, so I have been enjoying making some different dishes with the ... Read More »
Pork ribs are a wonderful thing. There is no better meal for me than a rack of back ribs. Anytime I look at a flyer and see that they are on sale, I buy a bunch to throw in the freezer. That way, if I am in the mood to fire up the smoker, or if we are having some ... Read More »
One of my favorite food shows is Masterchef Australia. It is a long running show with many episodes so you really get to know the amateur chefs vying for the prize of Masterchef. The main reason why I love the show is that everyone is so positive and encouraging towards each other. I also love the hosts: Gary, George and ... Read More »
Many years ago a close friend of mine shared her recipe for this breakfast casserole. I had never had it before, but I immediately loved it and knew that I would make it often. Since then it has been the main item on the menu for our Christmas family brunch. It has everything in it that is typical for a ... Read More »
We have had so much rain and cold weather here in Toronto over the past few weeks. I was so excited when the sun came out yesterday and the temperature was a little milder that it had been. I knew that it was a great chance to get the grill turned on. I have been known to grill in the ... Read More »
I love eggplant and always look for ways to prepare it. There are many different types of eggplant, from the classic Mediterranean large deep purple variety, to the long slender Asian kind, or the small stubby Indian variety. They are similar to each other, but also can allow some unique types of dishes. Here are a few recipes that I have made ... Read More »
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