When I left home, my mother gave me a Betty Crocker cookbook. She knew I didn’t take advice well, but she also knew that when there was nothing else to read I had memorized the contents of toothpaste. I was broke, but accustomed to her (very good) food. I had to learn to cook. And… Continue reading Poor Man’s Foie Gras
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Food and wine pairings, recipes, what to drink with what to eat – wine, beer and spirits
Evolution of a Recipe
One of the more interesting things about cooking is the way some small tweaks can fundamentally change a recipe. My object in telling you all this is to encourage people to cook more and play around. You needn’t be a slave to The Recipe! It’s green bean time in most of the northern bits of… Continue reading Evolution of a Recipe
White Wine Leftovers
Got a glass of white left over from last night? Here’s a quick and easy dinner, a staple from the Mediterranean. – Brown boneless pork chops in olive oil (2-4) – wipe out pan – add oil & heat pan – dissolve an anchovie filled in the oil or use anchovy paste and stir, about… Continue reading White Wine Leftovers
Perfect Gravy
Okay, I have a 93 year old father who misses my mother and can’t make a gravy. So I figured I can make most sauces, I should be able to manage a gravy. Here’s a version I’m finally pleased with. Anyone can do it. The secret is you need more mushrooms than most of us… Continue reading Perfect Gravy
CTV Morning Marinades
Steak in Bourbon 1 – 2 lb sirloin steak 0.5 -1 Kg 1/4 c. soy sauce 50 ml 1/2 c. bourbon 125 ml 3 crushed garlic 3 1 tsp chipotle ground 5 ml (substitute: cayenne) Put marinade in zip lock bag. Add steak. Marinade 4 hours at room temperature. Grill to taste, basting with marinade… Continue reading CTV Morning Marinades