This is the ultimate BBQ shrimp dinner! Plain and simple, easy, full of flavor and done in a blink. It was the first time I've used lemongrass sticks for barbecuing and couldn't believe what a pretty presentation and aromatic effect I got! The original recipe is from Food Network, courtesy of chef Matt Dunigan, I… Continue reading Spicy shrimp in lemongrass sticks
This is a version of Cincinnati chili that I've adapted from this recipe. I replaced the regular spaghetti with spaghetti squash to cut on carbs and was more than pleased with the result. Chili is so comforting for these last - hopefully - cold "winter" nights. In this case the combination of the spaghetti squash's… Continue reading Cincinnati style chili on a bed of spaghetti squash
Gnocchi may seem difficult to make if it is your first time. But believe me, it is not! Specially if you are not feeding a big crowd, around 45 min for this recipe for 6 - 8 portions. If you are a vegetarian that's the entrée for any occasion, if you are not, add some… Continue reading Sweet potato gnocchi with mushroom sauce
Yesterday we had one of the worst snow storms in the last 5 years in Southern Ontario. It was of course a big mess for Toronto and all the larger towns, but it was also very pretty. We got all family (the three of us, the dog and the cat) at home and were lucky… Continue reading Turkey and beef meat loaf – wrapped in bacon!
I am back and up! Humm, actually not really... Got home after our wonderful winter get away, happy to see our gang (dog, cat and daughter, no wait... daughter, dog and cat) and get back to cooking and blogging right away but got under the weather. It seems my body was holding on, fighting the… Continue reading Valentine’s broiled lobster tails
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