Scalloped Roast Lemon Potatoes
Sundays are for gatherings of family and friends. Some more time can be taken in the kitchen to make something a little extra-extra but it doesn’t have to be super-technical either. A couple of summers ago, I came up with the idea of cutting potatoes in slices (like for scalloped potatoes) and roasting them like […]
Crispy French Fries Every Time
As someone who cooks a lot for others, I want my food to turn out consistent. One I make something, friends or clients expect to get the same high quality result. Heck, I yearn for that when I am out at my favourite restaurant or eatery. Making French Fries can be a challenge, inconsistent results. […]
Porchetta
Put your hand up if you think “time” should be treated as an ingredient. For this recipe, time (patience) is important for this dish to be a success. I love pork belly and Italians do a great job of it in a Porchetta (pronounced “porketta”). Basically it’s a rolled and pork belly, tied up and […]
Creamy Potato Salad with Salmon and Shrimp
I have a TV package that allows me to watch programming from all over the world. I sometimes go to British TV and I’ve been enjoying some cooking shows from Merry Berry. North Americans may know her from the Great British Baking Show, She recently shared this Potato Salad dish with Salmon and Shrimp and […]
Greek Style Poutine
Greek Style Poutine This is quick, easy and delicious recipe is related to yesterday’s Beef Kokkinisto recipe – the sauce is like a thick red gravy, great for making something I call Greekstyle Poutine. Poutine is a French-Canadian creation from Quebec, now loved and made throughout Canada and some places in the US make it. […]
Graviera Cheese Fries
Last summer, I visited the island of Naxos, located in the Cyclades. A bountiful island, well known for it’s high quality cheeses. One of the most popular is Graviera. Although graviera is made in other parts of Greece as well, the Naxos product is produced only with local milk. Graviera is often called the Greek […]
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Shrimp and Feta
One of the better “convenience products” now available in supermarkets are these packages of vacuum packed gnocchi. In other words, they are shelf-stable until you open the package. A great new pantry item to add to your list. Of course, making these potato dumplings yourself would be better but this sheet pan gnocchi recipe is […]
Baked Potato
For potato lovers: we love them fried, mashed, roasted, griddled and last but not least, baked. A classic side you find at a steak house, it’s an easy dish to prepare. You can use any potato you like but the Russet will give you best results. I like my baked potato served with a big […]
Hand Smashed Potatoes
I love fried food and the king of fried food are French Fries. Some are intimidated, some are lazy, some don’t like frying in their home, some avoid it. Many love it. This is for those who love crispy fries, each and every time. This method is a 2-parter: boil the potatoes in salted water […]
Double Baked Stuffed Potatoes
A recipe update here. This recipe was posted back in 2007…the first of my food blog’s existence! The recipe hasn’t changed but I have better, juicier photos to bring home just how tasty these Double (twice baked) Potatoes are. What I have done here is bake a russet potato, scoop out the meat of the […]
