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Chicken Dinner in a Skillet
Super fast to make if you’re in a hurry! I didn’t have time to put the chicken in the oven, but you sure could. I boiled three breasts in chicken stock for about 25 minutes, removed from heat and cubed after they cooled a bit. While they were simmering, I sautéed onions, carrots, celery and […]
Coconut Chicken
This is hands down the best (and quickest) chicken I make!! Coconut and Panko breading, fried in coconut oil.. yum yum yum. The sauce is simple and fantastic! 1/2 cup apple jelly 1/4 cup honey 3 TBSP Dijon Mustard Red pepper flakes Salt to taste Preheat cast iron skillet. Pound all the chicken a bit […]
Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry
I love sausage rolls. I remember trying to pass them up at delis and bakeries. I was never very successful. I’d eat them warm, cold, however…. and however you eat these it won’t matter either, just eat em up and enjoy. I made a dipping sauce out of sour cream, dijon mustard, mayo, garlic powder […]
Homemade Hamburger Buns
These take zero effort!! Seriously, I’m just tickled how they came out. The folks at King Arthur Flour know how to make a giant burger bun!! Now to make the giant burgers to go in them!! Hamburger Buns 3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm water* 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 large egg 3 1/2 […]
Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce & Homemade Noodles
Making the pasta and lasagna sheets was so much fun. As usual, I didn’t read the instructions for everything that had to be done, so when I made the dough, and read about making the sheets, I kicked myself for always reading things too the last minute. I felt a bit unprepared but it all […]
French Onion Soup via Julia Child
It’s well worth making, a labour of love for a bowl of soup, but everyone should try this bowl full of love at least once. This is amazing soup! Restaurant quality in fact.. I said it smells like a French Restaurant in here, Greg said it smells like home.. I’ll take that!! Ingredients 2 quarts […]
Homemade Cream Sauce
This cream sauce is very good. It’s very good without the cream too. Add to pasta, use for lasagna… we used it for Pasta with Cream Sauce with Sausage. 3 mild Italian Costco sausages. Squeeze the meat out of the casings so they are tiny ball shapes, put on parchment paper and into the oven at […]
Pasta with Cream Sauce & Sausage
This is a dangerous meal if you’re trying to behave yourself! Combining the fresh homemade pasta and the cream sauce, this is how you put it together. Have the pot of boiling SALTED water, at the back of the stove, have your frying pan ready on the front burner, add butter to it so it’s […]
Homemade Pasta
Greg and I ate EVERYTHING. Embarrassing yes, there was enough there to feed 4 people, but hey, it was excellent if I do say so myself! I didn’t roll it as thin as I could have, but we actually liked it a bit thicker. It took exactly 4 minutes to cook, before transferring to the […]
Sweet ‘N Sticky Chicken Drumsticks
These are really good! I’m not a fan of drumsticks, but grandma won them at meat bingo, so we gave them a go! Next time I’ll roast them for you mom!! I’m a new leg fan! This sauce is excellent! Would be good for wings and thighs too. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (Costco Brand is […]
Creamy Crab & Lobster Ravioli
A little imagination goes a long way into making this recipe into YOUR family favourite!! 1 package refrigerated crab ravioli 1/4 c. olive oil 1 large clove garlic 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 c. flat leaf parsley 2 tbsp. snipped chives kosher salt Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and return them to the pot. Meanwhile, in […]
Shannyn’s Salmon Melody
Salmon fillet 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp dried oregano 1 pinch salt [optional] ground pepper to taste [optional] Tip: Keep the serving plates warm on the stove while you’re preparing the dish. Method: Preheat the oven to 215°C/425°F. Cut the salmon fillet into pieces of comparable size, as per the number of servings required. […]
Shannyn’s Tiger Prawns
Garlic Shrimp Ingredients: tiger prawns (Black, or other large juicy good quality shrimp/prawns peeled, de-veined.) 1 olive oil 6 large garlic cloves sliced thin 1 shallot chopped fine 4 stalks parsley flat, chopped very fine 1 sea salt 1 lemon freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Heat the oil on a high heat and add […]
Pork Tenderloin ~ Sherry, Garlic, Onion Glaze
You can make this easy marinade from ingredients you have around the house. Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons dijon honey mustard salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 pounds pork tenderloin Directions: Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper […]
Salmon Wellington
Company worthy!! This is so good!! Easy to make. Hurry and visit us… I want to make this again!! I made too much spinach mixture, so didn’t use it all (note… in the picture below.. this is TOO MUCH). I barely had to roll the puff pastry, it fit two salmon fillets perfectly if you […]
Perogies & Sausages
PEROGIES AND SAUSAGES 1 lb pierogi, frozen (potato and bacon, cheese and bacon, etc.) 3 slices bacon 1 onion, chopped 4 sausages, spicy sour cream Heat a large pan of water to boiling. When the water boils, add the perogies. Cook the frozen perogies for approximately 10 – 15 minutes. They will float to the […]
Shannyn’s Spaghetti Squash
This looks fantastic Shannyn!!! The colours!! Oh man, I have to try this! 1 spaghetti squash 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Sprinkle of salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Use a very sharp chef’s knife to cut off the […]
Braised Short Ribs & Horseradish Cream Sauce
This is almost like Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon, except I used dry white wine, and made a cream sauce. If you’re like us, you’ll add horseradish… if not, it’s perfect without it too. Tender, moist short ribs of beef, very worth making!! I got to use my new Lodge Combo Fryer today too and it’s […]
Great Grandpa’s Meatloaf
Great Grandma and I had some fun in the kitchen today making this old family favourite. Great Grandpa knew how to make meatloaf! Crusty top and edges and moist inside!! It was fun spending the day with you mom, and sharing a meal… you are loved! xxxx Words of wisdom… from Great Grandma… don’t handle […]
Boeuf Bourguignon Julia Child The Art of French Cooking
Bon Appetit!! Melt in your mouth deliciousness!!! Worth the time and effort, a fun day in the kitchen. Would I make it again? Absolutely!! In a heart beat. Would someone else clean the kitchen when I’m done!! 2 cast iron skillets, 2 dutch ovens… etc etc. but boy it was worth it! Here is Julia […]