Hearty Soup Series
5 Turkey Hors D’oeuvres To Get You Through The Holidays
The holidays are almost upon us and we all know what that means; potlucks, parties, and entertaining. For one final time this year I have partnered up with ThinkTurkey.ca and Turkey Farmers of Canada to create not one, not two, not even three, but five delicious...
Steak Dinner In 30 Minutes or Less
In most of these "30 Minutes or Less" posts, I show you how to make fairly basic homecooked dishes. Today, we are going to do something a little different. Today, we are going to take a look at how to make a relatively high-end meal, but while still hitting that...
My 5 Favourite Chicken Recipes
Chicken, it must be the most used and versatile protein on the planet. Who doesn't love chicken? I know I do. One of the many things I love about it is how it can go from Asian cuisine to French, to American, to the Carribean, to Indian and everything in between....
Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)
It was the year 2000, I was 15 years old and working for the summer in a mall Chinese Food place in Southern Ontario. Every day of the week there was a different special at the restaurant. It was my first Thursday working and so it was also the first time I was seeing...
Bacon Cheeseburger and Roasted Potatoes In 30 Minutes or Less
Okay, everybody, it's Monday, you know what that means! It is 30 Minutes or Less time. Today we are going to make a bacon cheeseburger with horseradish mayo and roasted potatoes in under 30 minutes. And, I'm going to show you how to do it too. You don't need to be a...
Country Pâté. Your Guide To Fancy Meatloaf.
Today we are going to take a look at pâté. Specifically, we are going to look at country pâté and how to make it at home. Before you jump away from this post because you are convinced that you hate pâté at least let me explain exactly what I'm talking about. First of...
5 Cooking Principles for Success
Whether you are just starting out in the kitchen or have been cooking for years, it is important to have a strong foundation in the principles of cooking. In this blog post, we will delve into the five most essential principles that will help you create delicious...
5 Tips for Cooking Pork and answers to common questions
I have been asked a lot recently about cooking pork. I've been asked if I had any tips. I've been asked about how pink is too pink. Essentially, I've been asked to do a post about cooking pork, so here it is. Today we are going to take a look at some ways you can get...
The Secret to Great Nachos at home
Who doesn't love a good plate of nachos? Melted cheese, crispy chips, bell peppers, and green onions, what more could you want? Whether it's game day, you're having a movie night, or you just have a wicked bad craving, this is the post for you. Well, today we are...
Sausage and Lentils in 30 Minutes or Less
French food often gets labeled as being overly complicated, elaborate, and difficult. I wanted to share this Sausage and Lentils dish to show that that isn't always the case. French bistro food, French country food, these are simple foods made well, with care and good...