Serves 8 Valz note: This is from an old cookbook (Purity) that is really quite tasty, despite it's weirdness. It is easily halved except for the can of pineapple. 9 ounces pineapple tid-bits (Valz note: I use 1 can and have used … Continue reading Sweet ‘n Sour Tuna
Val’s Faves
Bavarian Wiener Supper
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min. YIELD: 8 servings. Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1/2 cup mayonnaise Valz note: if freezing, substitute 1/2 cup sour cream and add 2 tablespoons juice from the sauerkraut 1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained Valz note: 2 cups homemade, drained. … Continue reading Bavarian Wiener Supper
Chickpeas cacio e pepe
These chickpeas are inspired by cacio e pepe, a rich Italian dish of pasta coated in lavish amounts of butter, black pepper and cheese. This uses a similar technique applied to our favourite little bean, using the flavourful Parmesan chickpea water to create the emulsified sauce. Chickpeas differ in size depending on where you are … Continue reading Chickpeas cacio e pepe
Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto
By Jessica Rudolph Serves 4 Time: 50 minutes A pesto made with lots of cool mint, sharp Pecorino, bright lemon, and creamy pistachios balanced the pasta, lamb, and sweet peas. Valz Notes: I like this much much better with rice instead of pasta. I think ground chicken with sliced or slivered almonds would work well in … Continue reading Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto
Cream of Wheat*
Please try this, even if you don't think you like cream of wheat for breakfast. The additions below make this scrumptious and the scope for imagination is limitless!! *Cream of wheat is the same thing as semolina - white is best, but you can use yellow too! Servings Milk Salt Cream of Wheat* 1 1 1/4 … Continue reading Cream of Wheat*
Wagner’s Sand Cherry Pie
Yield: 1 pie Valz note: Late summer 2021, David discovered a shrub in our yard that had dark berries about the size of grapes. Research revealed we had a sand cherry bush! That first summer, we had enough cherries for one pie; the second summer, we had enough for two! The cherries are on the … Continue reading Wagner’s Sand Cherry Pie
Clam Chowder
Serves 6 While this recipe seems simple, the sum of its parts is greater than the cook would expect! Ingredients ¼ lb. bacon, diced ¼ cup butter 2 medium onions, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced ¼ cup flour 2 cans (142g each) little neck clams and their liqueur 3 large potatoes, … Continue reading Clam Chowder
Butterscotch Cheesecake
I found this recipe on a Sobey's grocery flyer. It is one of my favourite recipes. Serves: 12 Ingredients Crust ½ cup margarine 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar Cheesecake 1 can Eagle brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (300 ml) ¾ cup cold water 1 package butterscotch cooked pudding … Continue reading Butterscotch Cheesecake
Homemade Butter Chicken
This recipe is from Pichammei Meiyyapan's (Pichu's) mom. It's authentic and so so delicious. For 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs: Make a paste using equal amounts of fresh ginger and garlic - approximately 2 inches ginger 4 to 5 cloves garlic in a Magic Bullet or equivalent. You should have at least 2 tablespoons … Continue reading Homemade Butter Chicken
Mushroom Risotto
Serves 4 as a main 20 to 25 minutes Ingredients Dried mushrooms, whatever variety and however much you want; I use about a 1/2 cup 3 cups (approximately) mushroom, vegetable or chicken broth 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup sliced fresh white or brown … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
Basic Risotto
Serves 4 as a main 20 to 25 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (See note below) 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth (Valz note: 1/4 cup white wine vinegar could be substituted) 3 1/2 cups chicken … Continue reading Basic Risotto
Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels
This recipe is for a soft pretzel, made nicely chewy. Melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don't offer! Want to make smaller, appetizer-size pretzels? See our instructions for pretzel bites in "tips," below. PREP: 20 mins BAKE: 8 to 9 mins TOTAL: … Continue reading Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels
Easy No-Knead Olive-Rosemary Focaccia With Pistachios Recipe
Prep: 15 mins Proofing Time: 10 hrs minimum Cook: 25 mins Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces, about 3 1/4 cups) all-purpose or bread flour 15 grams (.5 ounces, about 1 tablespoon) kosher salt 4 grams (.15 ounces, about 1 teaspoon) instant yeast 325 grams (11 1/2 ounces, about 1 1/2 cups minus 1 tablespoon) water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided … Continue reading Easy No-Knead Olive-Rosemary Focaccia With Pistachios Recipe
Best Sweet and Sour Sauce
Making your own sweet and sour sauce couldn't be any easier! Plus it's free of junk ingredients and tastes MUCH better than store-bought! Amazing with pork (ribs, pulled pork) and chicken. Prep Time 2 mins Cook Time 3 mins Total Time 5 mins Servings 16 servings Ingredients 1 cup canned pineapple juice, see note … Continue reading Best Sweet and Sour Sauce
Pasta Bolognese
4 servings Valz Notes: This is incredible and well worth simmering on a Sunday afternoon for dinner. The texture is actually silky. On Lebovitz's blog he suggests using mushrooms (I presume portabello) should you want it vegetarian. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted, plus 1 tablespoon for finishing the pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil … Continue reading Pasta Bolognese
Glace de Viande (Meat glaze)
Valz Note: This takes 2 days to make and a lot of cooking time. However, it is totally worth it. You basically end up with the equivlant of home made OXO cubes that make OXO a salt block. You can through 1 little jelly square into anything you make - gravy, soup, stew, spaghetti sauce … Continue reading Glace de Viande (Meat glaze)
What to do with a Duck
Valz comments: There is lots and lots of information online about duck and how to cook it and not all that information is consistent. This is my compilation of what works for me. These instructions look intimidating, but once you do this once, it's really not that bad. BTW, this is for domestic birds and … Continue reading What to do with a Duck
Wonderful Fried Rice
Valz Note: This is a great, quick recipe. It's original title is "Duck Fried Rice", but it is so good and versatile, one could use any meat. Or no meat and add broccoli or snap peas instead. Carrots instead of peas. Don't have dried shiitake mushrooms? Use another kind, or use fresh sliced ones (don't … Continue reading Wonderful Fried Rice
Lamb Stew with Barley and Leeks
Serves: 4 Total time: about 2 hours You don't need to brown the meat or saute the onions in this recipe, making it fairly quick to put together. Because the technique is so basic, the variations are vast - use any meat (even venison); instead of kale, use spinach, chard or mustard greens. Farro, sorghum, … Continue reading Lamb Stew with Barley and Leeks
Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce
Valz observations - this was really really good. The wine adds a depth and flavour that is unsurpassed. While the spice seems heavy, I liked them, but if you're not sure, reduce them by half. Ingredients 1 8-ounce bag fresh cranberries Valz Note: most bags are 10 oz unless you get organic. Use 8 oz … Continue reading Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce
Warm Soft Gingerbread
Serves: 9 Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 to 55 minutes This is the best gingerbread you'll ever taste! Serve it warm with softly whipped cream sprinkled with chopped candied ginger, or top with with warm applesauce. The gingerbread keeps well for several days and can be rewarmed. 1 cup butter 1/2 cup … Continue reading Warm Soft Gingerbread
Charred Lemon Gin Sparkler Recipe
The caramel depth and toned-down tartness of seared lemon is a total game-changer in this make-ahead gin cocktail that's great for crowds. Why this recipe works: Searing the lemon halves before juicing mellows their acidity and transforms their flavor into something richer. Chilling the mixer base lets you mix up a big batch ahead of … Continue reading Charred Lemon Gin Sparkler Recipe
Pumpkin Delight Recipe
With a buttery pecan crust, a whipped cream cheese layer, light and fluffy pumpkin spice pudding, and more whipped cream topped off with chopped pecans, this pumpkin delight dessert is absolutely irresistible! Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Chill Time 3 hours Servings 12 Ingredients 1 c flour 1/2 c butter softened 3/4 … Continue reading Pumpkin Delight Recipe
Spiced Lamb Pita
Ingredients 2½ pounds ground lamb, preferably shoulder 1 medium onion, very finely chopped ¾ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon ground coriander ¾ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for grilling 8 thick medium pita breads with … Continue reading Spiced Lamb Pita
Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Baked Beans
Yield: 6-8 (Val: I usually double this recipe.) INGREDIENTS: 1 pound dry navy beans 10 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups water 3/4 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce (Val: I usually use homemade.) 1 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup (Val: Heinz … Continue reading Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Baked Beans