This recipe originally called for Japanese sweet potatoes but I only found regular potatoes. So, I am using my own directions for cooking but did make the delicious maple-tahini creme fraiche. Thanks go to Samantha Seneviratne from NYT Cooking for the recipe. I will keep an eye out for these sweet and nutty Japanese potatoes! … Continue reading
Recipes have occasionally popped up on the internet for hash browns cooked in waffle irons and I also had a few recipes in cookbooks. The first one was Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food (2020) and the other is from a new chef Nick DiGiovanni in his Knife Drop cookbook (2023). I mainly used Ina’s recipe … Continue reading
Salt and vinegar is one of my favorite flavour combinations, being very fond of salt and vinegar potato chips. The fries have the same delicious salt-and-vinegar taste and then they are baked besides. I’ve made a version using red potatoes and another using Yukon gold potatoes. Russet potatoes are the best due to their higher … Continue reading
This is my second new recipe for Thanksgiving and it would also be a nice addition for any special occasion . Some times I will just bake or grill whole sweet potatoes, make a hasselback version, or just roast them in a delicious sauce such as Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes with … Continue reading
Tilapia is a very mild fish and easily adapts to all kinds of spices and flavors. It is readily available and a very affordable fish that doesn’t taste fishy. A light entree that’s healthy too especially needed during the holiday season. This seasoning would be delicious on any mild flavored fish. I don’t buy seasoning … Continue reading
My first thought was how delicious a stew using pork and apple cider would be. I mean I have lamb and beef recipes so why not add pork to the list. Apples are an ingredient which makes this the perfect Fall recipe. Be sure to serve it over egg noodles or at the very least … Continue reading
Cottage pie was the precursor of shepherd’s pie. It originated in Ireland and the United Kingdom some time in the 18th century as a means of using up leftovers. Back then mutton was a more flavorful alternative to beef or lamb, at least for the Irish. Cottage pie referred to the consumers of this pie; … Continue reading
Boxty is a traditional Irish food native to the Celtic countries. There are 3 varieties of Irish Boxty; Pan Boxty, Loaf Boxty and Boiled Boxty, named after the way they are cooked. Loaf Boxty is shaped in a loaf that has been baked in the oven and then sliced and fried in a little butter … Continue reading
This is another delicious summer salad perfect for grilling. Served these potatoes with my favorite turkey burgers!
Sheet pan recipes are so convenient and actually fun to make. Pork tenderloin, or “Gentlmen’s Cut” is a great candidate for this type of cooking as well as the three veggies I’ve used (technically, potatoes are a stem vegetable) Then I also love, love balsamic vinegar and rosemary! Great combination and all on one pan! … Continue reading