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    James Bond is the picture of glamour and sophistication. His drink is a vodka martini “Shaken NOT Stirred”. Bring that feel to the table by combining the perfect martini with succulent chicken. Black tie not required.   Serves 4   4 boneless...

Guest Post Submission: Are you dreaming of opening your own restaurant but worried about the hefty price tag? You’re not alone—many aspiring restaurateurs face the challenge of turning their culinary dreams into reality without draining their bank accounts....

    The type and firmness of the pears will determine the time that you will poach them.  Anjou are going to be the quickest cooking pears.  A firm Bartlett could take you up to an hour.     Serves 4   4 firm, but ripe pears (we prefer Anjou),...

    The city of Carcassonne is a walled/or fortressed city in southwest France. These flavours bring to mind memories of hiking and bicycling in the countryside on my way to crazy days on the Cote d’Azur.   Serves 4   4 -small skinless, boneless...

There are many traditions that come from the Italian side of my family, both Calabrian and the Campagna. I am going for the sweet side today with Sfinge di San Giuseppe. . Sfinge: 1 cup/250ml water 1/3 cup/76g unsalted butter 1 tablespoon/15ml sugar Grated rind of 1...

Reminiscent of the chocolate candy bar of the same name, these are actually pretty good for you. We made 1/3 recipe (we were afraid we’d eat them all otherwise), and it worked out just fine. . Nougat Filling: 1 cup (250 ml.) raw almonds, unsoaked (dry) 1 cup (250 ml.)...

Tender, moist and naturally sweet – enjoy these muffins as an afternoon snack or as a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast. Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup (125 mL/33g) Pyure Organic All-Purpose Stevia Sweetener 1/3 cup (75 mL/83g) milk 1/3 cup...

This is one of those “kitchen miracles”. You will wonder why you ever used eggs as a binder. . Serves 4-6 . 1 1/2 lbs/675g ground turkey 1 onion minced, or 2 teaspoon/10ml dry onion 1 cup/225ml crisped rice crumbs 1/2 teaspoon/2ml garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon/2ml dry...

2 cups/500ml low sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon/15ml olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (10-ounce/280g) box plain, quick-cooking couscous Small handful of raisins 2 teaspoons/10g ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons/30ml orange juice Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot or...

This is a light and refreshing soup that is delicious and packed full of flavour.  This can be served with pasta in it for a more hearty meal.  Eat this on a warm day and feel like you are on the Amalfi Coast.     Serves 4   1/4 teaspoon roughly ground black...

There is some controversy as to how this divine dessert (tarte solognote) came about. Was it an accident (as so many kitchen wonders are) or was it just an improved upon recipe of the region? In any case it was made popular at by 2 sisters that ran the Hotel Tatin 100...

This dish features succulent chicken breasts lightly seasoned, which are seared to achieve a golden crust and then cooked in a rich cream sauce that combines the flavors of parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, and a generous amount of spinach, resulting in a...

We have done these with black beans, white beans, and garbanzo beans. Try them with your favourite and add whatever other veggie you like to make them your own. This calls for “Steak Seasoning”, but use any combination you like. They freeze great uncooked too. Throw a...

Paris Mash is a recipe created by Joel Rubuchón.  Originally it is said the ratio was 1:1, Now it is standard to do a 2:1 potato to butter ratio.  Robuchon potatoes are cooked in lightly salted water with skins on and then drained. the potatoes are then peeled and...

2-1/2 cups/479g sugar, divided 1-1/3 cups/330ml applesauce 2 packages (3 ounces/85g each) red or green gelatin 2 envelopes (3 ounces/85g each) unflavored gelatin 1 teaspoon/5ml lemon juice . In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups/383.3g sugar, applesauce, red or green...