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    This is a traditional Neapolitan dish of deep fried balls of dough about the size of marbles. Crunchy on the outside and light inside, struffoli are coated with honey and sprinkled with nonpareils. 3 large eggs  1 tablespoon/15ml/14g butter, softened 1...

  The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two...

Christmas is almost here, and with it, the abundance of food and drink that we stock up on to indulge with friends and family. However, its often impossible to finish it all, and we are inevitably left with Christmas leftovers. Whether it's fatty meat residue or...

Here's a quick and easy snack/dessert for the holidays, or anytime of the year. . Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (truffles) . I remember a version of these that my mother used to make when I was growing up. She also made the unbelievable rice crispy treats that were...

Chronic inflammation, fueled by poor dietary choices, plays a vital role in the growth and progression of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, may be fueled by the food on our plates. Researchers...

First things first.  Let us set the record straight. This is not the true ragu alla bolognese.  Ragu alla Bolognese is a slowly cooked meat-based sauce from the city of Bologna, Italy used specifically for lasagna or to dress the long ribbon like pasta, tagliatelle....

We have all had lasagna. It is usually layers of sauce, bechamel, pecorino, parmigiana, ricotta and mozzarella.  The end product is in our opinion, delicious. The problem is this is not the real deal.  Lasagna, or as it is called in Bologna lasagne (because it is...

Bolognese is a meat sauce from the city of Bologna, Italy used specifically for lasagna or to dress the long ribbon like pasta, tagliatelle. It is a labour of love that takes about 3 1/2 hours. Elsewhere it is merely an indication a tomato sauce has some meat in it...

We were visiting my mother.  She is a lovely lady of Polish heritage, that was taught how to cook everything Italian after she married my father. The relatives from the old country took pity on her. When she made pasta, it was from scratch and rolled out with an old...

We love pickles and are often experimenting with different tastes and flavours.  Recently we made some a new batch using no vinegar.  This method is brining them.  The longer they sit the more tangy they get. We also had some left over liquid from a previous batch...

You can make creamed corn without cream and still get just what you want from the dish: the texture of cream and the flavor of corn. In fact, creamed corn without cream is a distinct improvement on creamed corn with cream. Relying on the corn’s own starch for...

A high powered blender will create a “creamier” mousse. . Serves 4 . 2 cups/450ml/450g cashews, soaked in water for at about 3 hours ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons/90ml agave 1 ½ oz/45g unsweetened carob chips, melted 3 tablespoons/45ml carob powder ½ cup water . In a food...

Coconut Whipped "Cream" . 1 refrigerated tinned can of coconut milk (you can use coconut cream) 1 teaspoon/5ml pure vanilla 1 tablespoon/15ml icing/powdered sugar (I never use it) 1/2 teaspoon xanthan or guar gum (not necessary but gives it extra body) . Remove the...

    Last year I tried to get everyone to throw out the all-too-common turkey and go more traditional with a Christmas Goose.  Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE turkey, in every way, shape and form.  My problem with turkey is no one seems to want to cook anything...

. Let's cook up some zucchini. . Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis 3 scallions, finely chopped 2 tbs fresh basil, finely chopped 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (or addtnl 1/4 cup almond flour) 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tbs olive oil Salt &...

. This simple and SUPER easy apple fritter recipe is for any cook, at any level. The following recipe from Chef Joseph's Great Aunt Vickie. . Apples, cored and sliced into wedges 1 cup/120g Flour* 1 cup/240mo Beer* Oil, Vegetable, for frying Confectioners Sugar . Mix...