One of Meat and Tater Man’s favourite meals is lasagna. My daughter also loves this, and has the capacity to gobble up multiple servings of it, unlike other foods (like certain vegetables), which she nearly never seems to have any room for come supper time. When I ask what they want for supper, they […]
An Italian Feast – Part One (Meatzza)
I love vacations, especially when they take you away from the depths of winter to hot sunny climates of the Caribbean. Having just returned from a cruise, I feel relaxed, energized and glowing from the sun’s rays I was able to catch for the week and a half I was at sea in the Atlantic […]
Duck Confit Parmentier
Over the Christmas break I had the good fortune of relaxing by the fireplace and catching up on my cookbook reading. I had a whole stack of books, each one as good as the other. So many recipes to try, so little time it seems. While reading Mimi Thorisson’s A Kitchen in France, I knew […]
Bistro Duck Legs with Cherry Sauce
Best meal ever. Heard that before? I’ve said it many times, and truth be told, every time I say it, it feels like it’s the first time I’ve ever said it. But, I know I’m not the only one who’s fallen prey to this conundrum. If you’ve ever watched Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive Ins and […]
When Classics Meet Pop Culture: My Rogan Josh
I’ve long been fascinated by the cuisines of the Middle East and India, and have had the pleasure of sampling some very good dishes over the years through pot luck lunches at the office, and in trying good restaurant recommendations from friends. I, however, have very little experience cooking ethnic dishes, and much less in […]