What’s a hoagie? Well, really it’s a fancy-schmancy word for a sub This recipe was inspired by the need for simple dorm-room cooking. I remember well during my University days some of the great food I could make with a crock-pot and a little creativity. Here’s one for all of the busy students out there [...]
Okay, so I’m not Italian, but I really LOVE Italian food! Rich pasta sauces, fresh ingredients, fabulous herbs and of course lots of garlic! These are all the makings of great recipes. So, today I wanted to make a soup, reminiscent of “Italian Wedding Soup” but in my own style. I made beautiful little meatballs, [...]
Here is an easy “stand-by” recipe for a tasty beef burger perfect for back yard grilling! Quick and Easy Burgers 1 pound lean ground beef 2 medium sized onions, finely grated (get ready to cry – this part is brutal, but worth it!) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 TBSP fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 egg, [...]
I made this yesterday and took it up to my Mom’s place for Mother’s Day lunch today. Meatloaf has to be one of the all-time best comfort foods, so this was clearly the right choice for today’s meal. Easy and inexpensive to prepare – try it, it’s completely delicious with a baked potato and salad. [...]
Want to add some spice into your life? Well, there are *many* ways of doing that but I am specifically talking about food here people! If you like it hot then check out this spicy recipe! I was searching for a recipe for stewed mangoes today and I came across a recipe for a much [...]
I really like a good curry, but not a super *hot* one. The great thing about making your own curries, is you control the amount of spice and may also customize them to your liking! This delicious recipe is on today’s dinner menu, and goes great with naan bread and chutney. 1 pound stewing beef, [...]
It’s been really cold here these past few weeks. Rick Mercer from CBC has been known to refer to these short days of winter as the “Canadark” and agreeably, it sure feels like we’re in the midst of that right now. I find myself pining away for my gardens. I miss the herb garden the [...]
Tonight’s dinner is a hearty stew made with beef, carrots and potatoes – that’s just about it! You don’t need to get crazy with tons of ingredients in order to make a tasty dish like this one. This is perfect to make ahead and just stick in the oven and cook until ready. 1 TBSP [...]
This is one of the recipes in my new book, so I am sharing another sneak-peek! Growing up in a household with parents of British descent, we were pretty much a “meat and potatoes” family. This dish has all three of those covered, all in one hearty casserole. Shepherds Pie This dish has got to [...]
Those of you who frequently visit my blog, know by now that I am all about the easy recipes, and simplifying cooking. So, I decided that today, I would make the stewing beef in my fridge into my own version of Boeuf Bourguignon. It was not authentic (as far as I know) but it was [...]
Catherine Robertson
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