tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41085914547835302112024-03-14T02:40:27.202-07:00Bob's Fine FoodsAn exploration of man and barbeque into the world of food. Sometimes without the barbeque and sometimes without the man. Tasty food that I found fun to make and eat. Basically a recipe book of the things I want to remember making in a easy format to follow with pictures. This will have nothing to do with nutrition or dietary needs or requirements. These are butter laden, fat filled, meaty preparations of goodness! Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-26815024359604102982020-05-11T11:57:00.000-07:002020-05-11T11:57:17.946-07:00Sardine ToastSo you have run out of fresh things to eat. Likely because its a day or two before shopping day! So here is a great "pantry meal." I added fresh parsley from the garden.<br />
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Sourdough bread for toast (2 pieces per tin of sardines)<br />
1 tin of sardines - in oil and you can use the Lemon Sauce or plane<br />
1 1/2 - 2 eggs, medium hard sliced<br />
2-3 table spoons of pesto, make your own or I used Costco's Kirkland brand<br />
Lemon zest - from 1/2 lemon<br />
Juice from 1/2 lemon<br />
Dijon mustard<br />
Fresh Parsley cut up - a few sprigs<br />
Sliced tomatoes - I used 2-4 small grape tomatoes<br />
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Make 2 medium hard boiled eggs. Takes about 15 minutes. I use an acrylic egg timer (Egg Perfect egg timer) that works extremely well especially well for soft boiled eggs. When it has reached time remove from heat and run cold water into the pot to cool the eggs and prevent further cooking. Peel the eggs now. Slice into 3/8" or 1cm slices.<br />
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Zest 1/2 lemon into small bowl. Cut 1/2 lemon to juice later. Slice tomatoes.<br />
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Put bread in toaster. I figure you got his part. Depends on your toaster but lightly brown.<br />
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While toast is toasting: heat a cast iron frying pan on <b>low-medium</b>, or whatever you have. Add some olive oil to warm and then add pesto.<br />
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Open tin of sardines and place in the warmed pesto on the stove and heat them up. Turn periodically and cover with pesto. When the toast is almost ready add lemon zest to pesto and sardines. Add the lemon juice now too. Continue to warm for 1-2 minutes.<br />
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When toast is ready lather with Dijon mustard. Be liberal as it will help to take some of the fishy taste out.<br />
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Place sardines on toast Splitting them up between the 2 pieces of toast. Cover with the remaining pesto.<br />
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Place sliced tomatoes and sliced eggs on top. Top with salt and pepper and cut up some fresh parsley.<br />
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This is a very filling meal. If you eat 2 sardine toasts at 3 pm you won't require dinner later.<br />
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<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-4654590238337668892018-12-18T13:16:00.000-08:002018-12-18T13:16:36.581-08:00Tipsy Rabbit Stew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Fall and Winter are perfect times for stew dishes. This holiday season you may want to try something outside of your normal comfort zone. If so then this ones for you!</div>
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Sometimes you just want something different. Rabbit brings different images to mind for people. It has more flavour than chicken and is almost all dark meat. The farmed rabbit isn't gamey or oily in this recipe. This recipe is tasty and the meat is tender. Left-overs, if you have them, are great too.</div>
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Serves 4<br />
25-30 minutes preparation time<br />
10-15 minutes to brown rabbit<br />
2 hours in oven<br />
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50 - 100ml brandy<br />
150g or 1/3 pound pitted prunes<br />
50g soft brown sugar<br />
1 rabbit jointed<br />
3 celery stocks chopped<br />
4 seasonal carrots chopped<br />
1 parsnip peeled and chopped<br />
1 onion diced<br />
10-12 small new potatoes quartered<br />
2 cloves garlic<br />
Plain flour for dusting (about 1/3 cup)<br />
1Tbsp grape seed oil (or vegetable oil)<br />
3 slices (rashers) smoked bacon sliced into thin strips<br />
2 sprigs thyme<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
200ml red wine (best you can afford- I used Church and State, Lost Inhibitions red)<br />
300ml chicken stock<br />
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Heat the oven to 325 degrees<br />
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Place the prunes in a glass container with the brandy and brown sugar. Stir and set aside until needed.<br />
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Joint the rabbit. <a href="https://youtu.be/WYancLuBrmE" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver - Joint a rabbit</a> Or have the butcher cut it into 8 pieces for you, they can do this with a frozen rabbit and a band saw. I jointed my own after it thawed out. Very easy to do- easier than carving the Thanksgiving turkey that's for sure!<br />
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Dust the rabbit in the flour.<br />
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Heat the oil in a large flameproof dish (<a href="http://lecreuset.ca/product/round-french-oven/" target="_blank">Le Creuset cast iron</a> pot) and brown the rabbit all over until golden. You may need to do several batches and add extra oil too. Set rabbit aside when done.<br />
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Add the bacon, vegetables (not the potatoes yet), garlic and herbs to the pot and fry for about 5 minutes until they start to colour.<br />
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Add the red wine and scrap all the "goodness" from the bottom of the pot. Pour in the chicken stock and place the rabbit into the pot with the tipsy prunes. Cover and cook for 2 hours (adding the potatoes 20 minutes from stat time, too early and they will get mushy :(<br />
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Plate and serve. <b><i>Now</i></b> you can have a glass of the red you opened.<br />
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This recipe is mostly from <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1660637/slowcooked-rabbit-stew" target="_blank">Slow-cooked rabbit stew</a>. After following this recipe my lovely wife made the suggestion to add more veggies to make it like a real stew. We were very happy with this method versus rice. It will be one of our go-to's from now on.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-89458115761886625202018-12-02T11:15:00.000-08:002018-12-02T11:19:43.918-08:00Duck Breast with rhubarb port reduction and chilli chocolate sauce <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">This recipe was inspired by one of the best meals I had in Valencia Spain at <a href="http://refugio-restaurantedelcarmen.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Refugio</a>. Not only was it a fantastic meal; but, everyone else was having fish and I had a whole bottle of Pinot Noir to myself!</span></div>
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Ingredients:</h3>
2 Duck breasts<br />
Vegetables (your choice)<br />
carrots<br />
zucchini<br />
potatoes<br />
spinach<br />
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Thyme leaves flakes<br />
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Chocolate Sauce:</h4>
1 bar dark chocolate (orange flavoured or plain) broken into small chunks<br />
Two red chilli - sliced length wise and de-seeded (you can use chilli flakes instead)<br />
1 Tsp to 1 Tbsp olive oil (or use chilli oil to do both these in one step)<br />
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Rhubarb Sauce:</h4>
3 sticks rhubarb coarsely chopped<br />
2/3 cup (150ml) red port<br />
2/3 cup (150ml) chicken stock<br />
1/8 cup fine sugar (icing sugar, caster sugar) depending on tartness of the rhubarb<br />
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Score the fat side of the duck breast in a nice diamond pattern making certain not to cut all the way through into the meat<br />
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Put the duck breasts skin side down in a frying pan on medium-high heat for about 1 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2</span>-2 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2</span> minutes or until the skin has turned a light golden brown. Place in oven for 8-12 minutes. Make sure the skin does not become too dark. It is easy to over cook duck because we are use to cooking other meats and the colour is very dark, so set a timer. I have found the timing is close to the 8-9 minute mark for the breasts I buy.</div>
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Grill zucchini and carrots on BBQ about 2 minutes a side until there are grill marks. The zucchini overcooks super fast so be watchful.<br />
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I've been thinking about making this dish for years now. While in Spain four of us lunched in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilbao" target="_blank"><span id="goog_725997628"></span>Bilbao<span id="goog_725997629"></span></a> along the canal close to the Guggenheim Museum. Always wanting to try something different and interesting sounding I ordered a watermelon-tomato-basil salad. Much to my surprise there where squares of tomato and watermelon in a green liquid. I didn't know what the heck was going on. It took a moment to realize it was what I ordered. Just not what was <i>my preconceived idea</i> of what I ordered! This is a soup-salad! Stretch the bounds of your imagination, lol.<br />
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My version is different slightly from the original that I had in Spain, well, because it was years ago and I didn't take notes. Plus the lunchtime wine makes it a little foggy in the memory banks.<br />
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Watermelon<br />
2-3 Tomatoes<br />
2 cups fresh Basil<br />
1/2 peeled English long Cucumber<br />
Goat or feta cheese<br />
Balsamic vinegar<br />
1/4 cup (approx.) Olive oil<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
1/2 lemon juiced<br />
Mint leaves<br />
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1. Blend basil, cucumber and lemon juice in olive oil with a dash salt. Chill in refrigerator.<br />
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2. Cut tomatoes so you don't have any skin and watermelon into cubes (smallish). Alternatively, you can blanch and peel the tomatoes and make larger pieces. Wait to put tomato and watermelon onto plate until you pour in the basil because it will look cleaner.<br />
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3. Place in shallow bowl and pour a small amount of basil in bottom of bowl<br />
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This is a great summertime dish that is fun and refreshing. Serve it with some <a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/268714" target="_blank">Prosecco</a> Frissante - Villa Teresa Organic to make a fancy dinner party or with soda water made from a <a href="http://www.sodastream.ca/" target="_blank">Sodastream</a> for lunches and for the kids.<br />
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Instead of cheese, mint and balsamic use curly lettuce, a few bean sprouts and small slices of kalamata olives on top of the watermelon and tomato pieces.<br />
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<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-30288318579582657742017-11-24T10:42:00.000-08:002017-11-24T10:42:50.160-08:00HOLIDAY timeWell we are entering the busy time of year where time is at a premium. I am taking a breather from the blog until the new year. Enjoy yourselves! I look forward to more post in 2018.<br />
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Finger food, perfect for entertaining. Look great with minimal effort. Add chilled champagne, white or red wine and someone to share conversation with and you are set!<br />
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6-7 shallots peeled and sliced<br />
Puff pastry 6"x10" approximately<br />
1 Egg or you can use olive oil<br />
Olive oil<br />
salt<br />
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1. Peel and slice shallots<br />
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2. Place in frying pan with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1-2 teaspoons of salt<br />
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3. Sauté on medium-low heat until caramelized, approximately 30-40 minutes. You can get other things ready and check on them every few minutes if the stove isn't too hot. When they are ready you can put it on low and then start the puff pastry<br />
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4. Preheat the grill (or oven) to 450<br />
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5. Take puff pasty out of freezer and place on parchment paper on a cookie sheet<br />
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6. Skore a line about 1/4" from the edge all the way around the edge of the puff pastry<br />
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7. Crack egg into a bowl and mix the yolk and white together.<br />
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8. Brush the around the edge of the puff pastry with the raw egg. If you are out of eggs you can use olive oil<br />
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9. Place the puff pastry on the cookie sheet on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes until it is "puffed up" and slightly browned<br />
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10. Remove the puff pastry from the grill<br />
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12. Fill the centre of the puff pastry with your shallot mixture and spread around evenly<br />
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13. Cut the pastry into bit sized pieces and serve on a beautiful plater like you can find on <a href="http://potterylove.com/" target="_blank">PotteryLove.com</a><br />
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This could be my favourite dish. You know that question: "What would you like for your last meal?" Well, this might be the one. There's such a collection of seafood on the top you almost can't believe it. It takes about 2 hours to make and will cost a small fortune but it WILL be the best paella you've ever had- EVER!<br />
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I will give quantities for 2 sizes- piggy or EXTRA piggy (or 8 vs 12 people)<br />
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Ingredients for 8 people </h3>
(in a 13 inch paella pan)<br />
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<li>1 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes</li>
<li>1 medium onion chopped (or a little less)</li>
<li>1 1/2 bell peppers (red, yellow and orange; seeded and chopped)</li>
<li>1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic</li>
<li>4 Tsp sweet smoked paprika</li>
<li>1 heaping Tsp salt (Maldon)</li>
<li>3 cups Arborio rice (or Spanish Valenciano rice)</li>
<li>14 muscles (scrubbed and beards pulled off</li>
<li>14 clams</li>
<li>14 medium shrimp or prawns (deveined and tails removed, 3-4 with shell on for extra flavour)</li>
<li>2 full chorizo (about 1 pound) cut diagonally thinly</li>
<li>1/2 Tsp saffron</li>
<li>6 cups chicken broth</li>
<li>1 1/4 cups dry white wine</li>
<li>6 Tbsp olive oil divided </li>
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1. Cut tomatoes in half and coarsely grate tomatoes into a bowl and discard the skins. Grating gives a nice texture to the meat of the tomatoes.<br />
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Or, you can blanch the tomatoes to remove the skins and do a quick blender chop up. First score the skins only with a sharp knife making 4 cuts making an "X". This makes removing the skins easier. Place tomatoes in boiling water for 10 seconds and then remove placing in an ice water filled bowl- not long. Remove after they have cooled and remove the skins. Blend a little as we don't want total mush.<br />
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2. Put chopped onion and chopped bell peppers in a bowl.<br />
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3. In a small bowl measure paprika, salt and garlic.<br />
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4. Put rice in another bowl.<br />
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5. Seafood in a bowl.<br />
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6. Chorizo in a bowl.<br />
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7. . Heat the grill to medium hot (350- 450 degrees). Make sure your grill is level- if not make it so.<br />
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8. Toast saffron in a large sauce pan on the stove at medium heat. Stirring about 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the 6 cups chicken broth and the white wine, cover and bring to a boil over high heat.<br />
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(Bring the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a small covered pan.)<br />
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9. At the grill: a slotted wooden spoon, long handled wooden spoon, your paella pan, oven mitts and all the bowls of ingredients. Keep the grill closed on your gas barbecue.<br />
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10. Heat the paella pan on the grill. Add 3 tbsp of olive oil, then the chorizo. Brown the chorizo, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Using the slotted spoon remove the sausage an place it back in it's bowl.<br />
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11. Saute the onion and bell peppers in the pan until the onion softens. About 5 -6 minutes.<br />
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12. Stir in the tomatoes and cook. Stir often until the liquid evaporates and the tomato paste turns a darker shade. About 12-15 minutes.<br />
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13. Stir in remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, and the garlic, paprika and salt mixture. Stir and cook 30 seconds.<br />
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14. Add rice and stir until evenly coated. Smooth out level.<br />
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15. Being careful, pour hot saffron liquid over rice and arrange chorizo on top. Cook at a steady simmer for 12 minutes.<br />
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I love making this paella when we have company over. It is especially wonderful when we have out-of-towners come in that don't have the same access to fresh seafood that we have access to. We even made the large recipe and gave the small pan to neighbours when they had a baby- every new parent welcomes food they don't have to prepare or think about!<br />
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<li>2 pounds ripe tomatoes</li>
<li>1 medium onion chopped</li>
<li>2 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange; seeded and chopped)</li>
<li>2 Tbsp minced garlic</li>
<li>5 Tsp sweet smoked paprika</li>
<li>2 Tsp salt (Maldon)</li>
<li>4 cups Arborio rice (or Spanish Valenciano rice)</li>
<li>24 muscles (scrubbed and beards pulled off</li>
<li>24 clams</li>
<li>24 medium shrimp or prawns (deveined and tails removed, 3-4 with shell on for extra flavour)</li>
<li>3 full chorizo (about 1 1/4 pound) cut diagonally thinly</li>
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Often people (especially men) believe that you "<a href="https://youtu.be/c6Kj17oVHAk" target="_blank">don't win friends with salad.</a>" This salad is friendly to all. If you haven't tried fennel it is a like bit liquorice flavoured. Then when you grill it you get that slight caramelization that brings in a bit of sweetness too.<br />
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I'm drawn to things that are the exception. Like grilling something that seems unlikely to grill. Like oranges!<br />
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1/2 cup (fresh) Orange juice<br />
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp (150 ml) Olive oil<br />
Splash of hot sauce (about 1 Tsp) such as Tabasco<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
4 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped<br />
3 Fennel bulbs, sliced thinly about 1/4" with core intact<br />
3 Oranges<br />
1 bunch of watercress, remove the tough stems<br />
1/2 cup honey roasted macadamia nuts<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
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1. Mix Orange juice, olive oil, garlic, hot sauce, parsley and salt and pepper in glass bowl or ziplock bag.<br />
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3. Cut the green stalks off the white bulb of the fennel. Slice fennel bulbs in an up and down direction keeping the bottom of the bulb intact so the slices hold together.<br />
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4. Gently place the fennel slices into the ziplock bag or dish with 2/3 of the dressing. Make sure all pieces are covered and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. You can even prepare this the day before and let it soak over night.<br />
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8. Add the orange slices to the grill for the last 1-2 minutes. You want a grill mark on them if you can achieve it without them drying out. You need to keep a sharp eye on things at this point.<br />
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9. Remove the fennel and orange slices and arrange them on a serving plate or large bowl with the watercress and roasted macadamia nuts. Dribble the salad with the reserved dressing and serve warm. Although it is still tasty cold a day later.<br />
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Honey roasted macadamia nuts</h2>
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2 Tbsp Butter<br />
1-3 Tbsp Honey<br />
1 Tsp Salt (for every pound of unsalted nuts)<br />
1/2 - 1 Cup Macadamia nuts<br />
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I saw this salad made on "licence to grill" and it is a winner! You can serve it to a large group or use it as a large part of your meal and combine it with tequila lime chicken skewers. It is a fresh fun meal to serve in the summer.<br />
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I like food sticks! Let's have more foods on sticks please. They look great as a side dish on a plate or to serve to party guests.<br />
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1 Cauliflower<br />
3 Tbsp Olive oil<br />
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice<br />
1 Tbsp Oregano, fresh, chopped<br />
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1/8 Tsp hot-red-chili flakes<br />
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This will become one of my favourite grilled vegetable recipes. It's just that good. <b><i>Period</i></b>.<br />
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This goes wonderful with Tarragon-dill trout. I also found this recipe at <a href="http://www.chatelaine.com/recipe/vegetarian/grilled-cauliflower-skewers/" target="_blank">Chatelaine.com</a>.<br />
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I love pizza. Well who doesn't? I mean really. Getting a good recipe and making one at home has been on my bucket list for a long time. I think you'll agree this one is a keeper. Unfortunately it still takes more than a phone call to make.<br />
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This recipe makes 2 pizzas. You can always freeze the extra dough if you only want one pie. If you freeze it then take it out of the freezer in the morning and put it in the fridge to thaw. It will be ready to make for dinner. It's actually a fast mid-week dinner.<br />
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You can put any type of toppings on that you wish. I'm making an arugula, parmesan salami, caramelized shallots and mushrooms with mozzarella. I added some green olives as well on the second one.<br />
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Ingredients (enough for 2 pizzas):</h2>
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Dough:</h3>
1 Cup warm water<br />
1 Tsp dried yeast<br />
1 Tsp honey<br />
2 1/4 Cups all purpose flour<br />
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100g Sliced very thin Parmesan salami<br />
4 Roma tomatoes sliced thin<br />
5-6 Shallots sliced<br />
6 Medium mushrooms sliced<br />
2 Cups arugula<br />
8 Large green olives sliced<br />
Mozzarella cheese<br />
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1. Add 1 tsp dried yeast to 1 cup warm water in a measuring cup, the warm water helps to activate the yeast<br />
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8. Continue until the right constancy. You may have extra yeast left over and that's ok<br />
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16. Make 2 balls from it and place them back in the bowl. You will know where to separate them because there will be a crease there<br />
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17. Put them back in the oven covered. Like a blanket covering you up in a cozy bed<br />
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20. Spread out the ball and then add a little more flour/semolina right on top<br />
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22. Roll it onto the rolling-pin to transfer it to your pizza peel or flat cookie sheet (this makes it easier to transfer; however, I just stretched the dough with my hands and picked it up- but be careful!<br />
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1. Get your grill hot: to 450. About 2 seconds holding your hand over the grill<br />
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3. Put the dough on a floured cookie sheet and slide it onto the grill. Close the lid and cook 2 minutes.<br />
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8. Return to grill and cook for 2-3 minutes. Until the bottom is charred slightly and the cheese is melted<br />
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Toppings (for 2 pizzas):</h3>
100g sliced very thin Parmesan salami<br />
4 Roma tomatoes sliced thin<br />
5-6 Shallots sliced<br />
6 Medium mushrooms sliced<br />
2 Cups arugula<br />
8 Large green olives sliced<br />
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1. Slice the shallots and sauté them in a Tbsp of olive oil. After they have gone translucent (about 5 minutes) add the sliced mushrooms. Continue on medium-low heat to caramelize the shallots.<br />
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2. After you have grilled the one side of the pizza dough and brushed it with olive oil its time to build your pizza: I don't use a tomato sauce--Just tomatoes! Place a layer of thinly sliced tomatoes on the dough<br />
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3. Make a layer of parmesan salami, then use half of the caramelized shallots and mushrooms. Add a few olive slices, then top generously with arugula. Now tear pieces of mozzarella and place generously on top of the lettuce.<br />
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<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-21365850848225304922017-07-18T16:00:00.000-07:002017-07-18T16:19:35.436-07:00Tequila and the Mexico Robert's Margarita <br />
I know what your going to say...we <b><span style="color: red;"><i>ALL</i></span></b> have a <span style="color: red;"><i>tequila</i></span> story. Mine was the night of Princess Diana's funeral. The less said the better, just substitute my name for yours in your story and there you have it.<br />
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I didn't drink tequila for a very long time afterwards. This seems to be a trend after a wild night with tequila. But one night in Mexico and a little gentle prodding I ventured to sample this beverage again. Much to my delight there are better tequilas than I experienced and better ways to mix it too. The first night I had the best margarita I ever had. It was also just the second in my life since the first one was so terrible. I made it my mission to sample as many different establishment's version of a lime margarita while in Mexico. Wow. They are not all the same!<br />
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On returning to Canada my mission changed to make a copy of the best margarita I had tasted. I only used fresh ingredients and good tequila, I brought home a bottle of <a href="http://www.donjulio.com/our-tequilas#blanco" target="_blank">Don Julio Blanco</a>. I started with the classic recipe but that wasn't it. Needless to say there were multiple attempts over several months. Then I found the way that suits my taste. On returning to Mexico I can't find anything that is as good as my version now. Although that doesn't stop me from enjoying the odd one while I'm there.<br />
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For Lesli's Birthday party I premixed 7 litres in a water dispenser to save on mixing time. If you wanted I'm sure you could mix up a large batch and keep it in the fridge for a while. Instead of beer on tap more of a margarita on demand. But then again the ritual of making the drink is half the fun.<br />
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2. Reposado is aged two years and is usually served for "shots" although you might sip a particularly good one like "<a href="https://casamigostequila.com/" target="_blank">Casamigos Reposado</a>" which has a beautiful vanilla flavour<br />
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3. Anejo is aged three years and is the sipping type drink you might enjoy like a fine scotch, some of my favourites are: From the less expensive end: <a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/772376" target="_blank">Cazadores Anejo</a>, middle: <a href="https://legacyliquorstore.com/spirits/1800-anejo-tequila" target="_blank">1800 anejo</a>; higher: <a href="http://ahatoro.com/en/products#aniejo" target="_blank">Aha Toro aniejo</a></div>
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4. Extra Anejo is aged four years and is even smoother usually. Also more expensive. The most unusual and tasty one I've ever had is <a href="http://www.cavadeoro.com/index.php/tequilas/cava-de-oro-extra-anejo" target="_blank">Cava de Oro extra anejo</a> It is like a desert wine crossed with port: a great after dinner drink to sip. <a href="http://www.gmtequila.com/site/bottles/grand-mayan-tequila" target="_blank">Grand Mayan anejo</a> is another that is very smooth that I had given to me for my birthday that is wonderful!</div>
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Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-23181676663775498022017-07-04T16:00:00.000-07:002017-07-04T16:00:07.404-07:00Tequila Lime Chicken SkewersHere it is folks! As requested the recipe for those tasty party treats I served at Lesli's Birthday party. There was such a great response from everyone about how tasty they were that I decided to bump it to the front of the blog line up. I got the body of the recipe from the "Taste" magazine the liquor store puts out in BC. I recommend picking up a copy quarterly for some tasty ideas.<br />
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1 lime zest<br />
1/2 cup lime juice<br />
3/4 cup pulpless orange juice<br />
1/4 cup gold tequila ( I used <a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/772376" target="_blank">Cazadores Anejo</a> tequila)<br />
1 Tbsp clover honey<br />
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped<br />
5 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish (important)<br />
2 Tbsp kosher salt (I like Maldon salt)<br />
1 Tbsp smoked chili powder (I used a pinch of smoked paprika and chill powder)<br />
2 Tsp ground black pepper<br />
1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks<br />
1 red onion<br />
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1. Combine all ingredients except onion and chicken in a mixing bowl- whisk until the salt dissolves and everything is well mixed.<br />
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Add chicken and stir to coat in marinade, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Or put in ziplock bags and massage the chicken to coat. If you don't use all the marinade save it in the mixing bowl. (I let them soak in ziplock bags for closer to 7 hours, the chicken started to cook a little because of the lime but it was super tasty!<br />
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2. Meanwhile soak 12 wooden skewers in water. Unless you want them to burst into flame! For a large chicken breast you will need about 4 skewers with 5-6 pieces on each one.<br />
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3. When ready to cook the chicken preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken and save marinade. Place the marinade (that had the chicken in it) in a small sauce pan and boil for 1 minute over medium-high heat. We'll use this when cooking the chicken.<br />
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4. Thread chicken onto skewers alternating with a few pieces of red onion.<br />
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5. Season the grill with a spray bottle of oil. Alternatively you can pour some oil on a paper towel and lightly smear it on the grill. If you have a 3 burner BBQ just leave the flame on the two outside burners and place a 5-6" folded tinfoil over the middle burner. We will be laying the wooden skewers onto the tinfoil to further protect them from burning.<br />
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7. Place on a platter (that your wife made in pottery, or go to <a href="http://potterylove.com/" target="_blank">PotteryLove.com</a> to get some of my wife's pottery) and garnish with additional cilantro.<br />
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This was easy and fun to make. I skipped the red onion and used 3 pieces of chicken on shorter skewers to make them finger-food-friendly for a party. Everyone will take a small portion, but 5-6 pieces is too intimidating a commitment at a cocktail party. For dinner I would use 5-6 pieces with side dishes on a plate.<br />
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I tripled the recipe with 4.5 pounds of chicken and had an extra cup of marinade I kept "clean" for basting the skewers with on the BBQ. It made about 50 skewers and loads of happy party goers!<br />
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We had tequila lime chicken skewers again and paired it with the fennel and orange salad (coming to the blog soon) and what a great fresh summer dinner. Give it a shot you will be pleased!<br />
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My beautiful carnivorous wife (a rehabilitated vegetarian might I add) asked if we can have steak this week. I said sure with a big smile on my face because I LOVE steak! When I said I wouldn't be making this marinade and we can just have <a href="http://www.clubhouse.ca/en-ca/products/la-grille/seasonings/montreal-steak-spice-seasoning" target="_blank">Montreal Steak Spice</a>. She frowns. Pause. Hmmm. Why not? Maybe we should have something else then. <i>That's how good this marinade is.</i> Once you have it you always want it. Its just like...well you know ;)<br />
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When anyone asks me what the best cut of meat to eat for steak is? I answer as my mom would say: "life is too short to eat anything but beef tenderloin." Sure you can argue about the flavour of different cuts. But if you are getting beef that is grass fed, free range, steroid free, gluten free, (and any of the other important things your food has to have/ have not) then all the cuts taste great. If you are buying the cheapest tenderloin yes it will have less flavour; but, also be tender so you won't wear out your jaw muscles. <br />
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You can make this and accompany it with anything you would a steak. I served it with my <a href="http://bobsfinefoods.blogspot.mx/2015/10/chanterelle-mushroom-caramelized.html" target="_blank">chanterelle mushroom caramelized onion Risotto</a>; onions; potatoes; salad; lots of red wine.<br />
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10 cloves of garlic, chopped<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley<br />
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary<br />
1 tablespoon fresh ground salt<br />
1 teaspoon white pepper<br />
1/2 cup olive oil (I used a little less so they don't catch on fire on the BBQ)<br />
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<br />
3-4 beef tenderloin steaks 1 1/2 inches thick<br />
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Use a garlic peeler to peel the garlic - 10 cloves takes a while but so worth it! and chop it all up roughly.<br />
Place the garlic, rosemary, parsley, basil, oregano and salt into a small bowl or if you have one a mortar. Grind it into a paste.<br />
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Stir in the olive, balsamic vinegar and white pepper until blended throughout<br />
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Massage the meat with the other half of the mixture. Let marinade for 1 hour.<br />
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Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat.<br />
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Before placing your steaks on the grill oil the grill (I like to spray or rub it with grape seed oil)<br />
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I think steak should be medium-rare. If you agree then do it this way:<br />
To get nice hash ( # )marks: place the steak on the grill so it is across the grates on a 45 degree angle; set a timer for 2 minutes, turn 90 degrees and cook for another 2 minutes;<br />
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Flip and spread the remaining mixture onto the just cooked side.<br />
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This is a fabulous tasting marinade. I made it with fresh herbs from our garden and garlic grown in the interior of BC. The aroma in the air was so big and full I wondered why I don't always use fresh herbs. After all BC is know for its herbs isn't it?<br />
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I was so excited about making this Italian steak glaze that I told my neighbour what I was grilling over the fence. He just kind of smiled and said "yes, I love that." Then it dawned on me his name is Dino, wife Adrian and sons Leo and Nico, all solid Italian names.<br />
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1 fennel bulb sliced (think making onion rings)<br />
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Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-81943810986529227072017-06-06T16:28:00.000-07:002017-07-03T18:12:31.663-07:00Cedar Plank SalmonLiving on the West Coast it seems everyone has got a cedar plank salmon recipe. Well so do I! I go for the simple things that showcase the flavours. Well, also because I don't want to spend ALL day in the kitchen prepping food. I feel that the key thing with smoking is to enhance the taste. I have had experiences were I feel like I am eating a piece of dry wood and that just isn't what I'm ever after. Along that vein--the new chardonnay's are being made with way less oak and they are fantastic! It's worth trying them again if you gave up on them. I had the opportunity to purchase some "White Spring Salmon" to use with this preparation and I HIGHLY recommend you try it if you get a chance. It is fairly rare I understand. The taste is not as overpowering as some salmon can be and works beautifully with the cedar.<br />
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1/3 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)<br />
1 11/2 tablespoons rice vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon sesame oil<br />
1/3 cup soy sauce<br />
1/4 cup chopped green onions<br />
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root<br />
1 teaspoon minced garlic<br />
2+ pounds of salmon (I had 4 pieces about 2.5 pounds, 2 on each plank)<br />
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The thin portion of the salmon had the texture of a soufflé and we all marveled at it. The smoking combined with the marinade sealed the juices in waiting for your fork to release the flavour. The meatier portion was flaky and tender. There was a light smoked taste, but it was subtle.<br />
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<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-9338868181060568462017-06-06T14:34:00.000-07:002017-06-06T14:34:13.218-07:00Grills hot- Here we go!I'm back with some tasty new recipes for the grill and in the kitchen. My awesome wife has planted herbs that I can use so let's get to it. Here are some of the things to look out for...<br />
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This is a great "Man's salad" to serve guys that won't eat salads. Sell them on the bacon and blue cheese. Plus, you get to grill lettuce. How crazy is that!<br />
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I always see these packages of romaine heart lettuce in the store and think "Who's eating this much caesar salad?" So I started looking into what else you can use this stuff for. This recipe is based on one I found at <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Grilled-Romaine-Lettuce-Salad" target="_blank">Saveur.com</a> and it was an instant classic.<br />
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6 strips Bacon<br />
5 Romaine lettuce hearts<br />
4 oz Blue Cheese<br />
5 Tbsp Olive Oil<br />
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce<br />
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar<br />
Ground Black Pepper and Salt to taste<br />
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<i><b>The Bacon:</b></i><br />
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<li>Remove the bacon to a plate to cool. Once cool, crumble it into small pieces. </li>
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<li>Place the drippings in a small bowl and add the 2 tbsp Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth and set aside for later...</li>
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<li>Place the lettuce cut side down on the grill until slightly charred and then turn over. The leaves will be slightly wilted, about 3-4 minutes depending on heat. Watch it close.</li>
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<li>Remove from grill and place on a serving tray with cut side up (this will catch all the goodness to come!)</li>
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<li>Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the dripping dressing, and crumble the blue cheese and bacon of the top.</li>
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This makes a great appy or side salad to many dishes. You can pick it up to eat or use a knife and fork. <br />
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Personally anytime you get to grill something that you never would have thought to grill its awesome. Remember that blue cheese goes great with Port. Maybe have a desert that brings in a hint of blue cheese and serve a glass of Port. Oh Ya!<br />
<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-79886352177906234552015-11-15T21:40:00.000-08:002017-07-03T18:14:17.575-07:00Wild Boar Sausage Pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometimes you see something and you say " I just gotta have that!!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Walking through the <a href="http://www.cioffisgroup.com/" target="_blank">Cioffis</a> butcher shop on Hastings near Boundary Road I saw these Wild Boar Sausages in the freezer section. I didn't know what I was going to do with them but I'd think of something. I've had Wild Boar Prosciutto before and it was so flavourful I had to try these sausages. I blame my fascination with wild boar on my grade 7 English teacher that made us read "The Lord of the Flies."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feeds about 4 - 6, takes about an hour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 lb wild boar sausages</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 1/2 lbs fresh kale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4 tbsp olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup chopped red onion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 cloves garlic, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 cups tomato puree (blend a large can of crushed tomatoes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup dry red wine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ground salt and pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 cups pasta ( I use <a href="http://truroots.com/" target="_blank">Truroots Organic Gluten-Free Penne Pasta</a> from Costco)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Crushed red chilli flakes to taste</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peel casings off sausages. Break into small pieces,</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trim heavy stems from kale and keep the leaves, rinse. Chop kale leaves</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring over medium heat until softened.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Add sausages and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was a quick throw together on a Tuesday night after work for this meal. The kale was from the garden, I took the sausage out of the freezer in the morning and it was go time when we got home. We had a nice Pinot Noir with this and it really set it off right, especially for a Tuesday night! No flies to "Lord" over with this recipe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This recipe was based on <a href="http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11322-pasta-with-wild-boar-sausage-and-kale" target="_blank">pasta with wild boar sausage and kale</a> from the New York Times Cooking section. Thank you.</span></div>
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Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-727010138224108892015-10-27T14:40:00.000-07:002017-07-03T18:14:40.169-07:00Blackened Catfish with Peppers<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My first experience with catfish was catching one while fishing for pickerel. I landed this crazy looking fish with smooth milky black skin and whiskers. I was probably 8 years old and fishing from shore. I ran and showed my Dad and asked what it was. He gave a great belly laugh and said "you caught a catfish, I didn't know there were any in this lake." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can we eat it? I asked.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Sure can. They are really good eating"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I ran into the cottage to show my Mom that I caught this cool fish. She jumped and pointed at me..."Get that ugly fish out of MY kitchen!" Needless to say I was disappointed. But my Dad and I cleaned it outside and fried it up. I was sold! It is a delicate white flesh that was delicious. Since then on principle I order catfish whenever I see it on a menu and am virtually never disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was raised in Southern Ontario and in the summers lived in a cottage on a lake. My Mom's reaction is probably partly my fault. I would bring frogs and snakes home in my pockets and sometimes she'd find turtles in my closet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My wife Lesli and I took a holiday in Florida and when we were in the grocery store I saw catfish fillets. First time for everything. I knew I had to try my hand at cooking it again. This is the recipe that I have worked out over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The rule of thumb is that smaller fillets are better than big ones. In Vancouver they are all medium to small. I only saw big ones in Florida.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">( I used to use 1 whole lemon juiced and 1 whole lime juiced)</span><br />
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Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-71651272832599991732015-10-13T13:27:00.002-07:002017-07-03T18:15:28.534-07:00Chanterelle Mushroom & Caramelized Shallot Risotto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ever since reading about <a href="http://www.stuartwoods.com/" target="_blank">Stuart Woods</a>' character Stone Barrington making risotto I have wanted to try making this dish. It sounded exotic and difficult to make and he always... <i>got some</i> if you know what I mean. Fingers crossed.</span><br />
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Once again I followed the instructions like a good boy and was rewarded. I recommend you do the same. I got this recipe from <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2013/11/chantarelle-mushroom-caramelized.html" target="_blank">Adventures in Cooking</a>, check out her amazing photos too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is a link to some things to be aware of when <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/common-mistakes/article/how-to-make-the-best-risotto-and-avoid-these-8-common-mistakes" target="_blank">cooking risotto</a> and mistakes to avoid.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="line-height: 16.5px;">then add the wine and 2 cups of the stock, </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had an interesting Chardonnay from <a href="http://www.culmina.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2012-Dilemma-Tasting-Note.pdf" target="_blank">Culmina Winery</a> in Oliver BC. It had a wonderful nose and brought out the cream I think we could have drank this wine all night long. We also sampled a Pinot Noir from <a href="http://www.sylranch.com/" target="_blank">See Ya Later Ranch</a> also a BC wine. The Pinot Noir brought out the earthiness of the mushrooms for a completely different experience. When I served it with the beef tenderloin I paired it with the BC liquor store recommendation of a French Pinot Noir <a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/69914" target="_blank">Bourgogne Pinot Noir - Louis Latour</a>. I found this wine excellent, smooth multi layered and without an alcohol taste. I would recommend it as a wine pairing.</span><br />
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This is a great tasting recipe that you will want bread with to sop up the great sauce. As my wife said on her first bite: <i>This is Super awesome! You are definitely going to have to make this again.</i><br />
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Having visited my Uncle Don's cabin cruiser in Victoria, BC, when I was a boy it took me a long time to appreciate eating mussels. Mussels were something that grew on the hull of boats and ships. You dry docked the boat and scrapped them off and filled big garbage bags one after the other and then threw them away. The thought of eating them was not even a remote possibility. Oh how things change.<br />
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Living on the West Coast of BC we are blessed with fresh sea food. I sent my agreeable wife out to pick up mussels at the <a href="http://www.lobsterman.com/" target="_blank">Lobsterman on Granville Island</a> during her lunch on a Friday so we could start the weekend right. <a href="http://www.vancouvermassagetherapists.com/smith.html" target="_blank">Lesli</a> is a Registered Massage Therapist so she knows muscles (teehee).<br />
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I used this recipe I found on the web at <a href="http://abeautifulbite.com/restaurant-style-mussels-with-garlic-wine-sauce/" target="_blank">abeautifulbite.com</a> and didn't change a thing except halving the recipe.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Restaurant style mussels at home. All of the flavor at a fraction of the price.</span></div>
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<li style="color: #222222; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; padding-top: 0.25em;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4 lbs mussels</span></span></li>
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We had a very interesting Chardonnay from <a href="http://www.culmina.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2012-Dilemma-Tasting-Note.pdf" target="_blank">Culmina Winery</a> that blew our socks off. Then we paired it with the Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto I made for the main. Oooooh life is good. </div>
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I can't help but think of all those mussels we threw away when I was a kid, such a shame. I know better now though ;)</div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Recipe by A Beautiful Bite at <a href="http://abeautifulbite.com/restaurant-style-mussels-with-garlic-wine-sauce/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://abeautifulbite.<wbr></wbr>com/restaurant-style-mussels-<wbr></wbr>with-garlic-wine-sauce/</a></span></div>
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Growing up in Southern Ontario and now being close to Chilliwack, corn is something I look forward to in the summer. Fresh sweet corn. So much better than <i>The Green Giant</i> can offer. Makes me think about parties in fields with raging fires and dozens of cobs of corn in massive pots. Nothing tastes of summer like fresh corn.<br />
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This is a great summer salad, but I think I might try it all year. Initially I though this is the perfect "man salad." I know that sounds sexist but how many men do you know that get excited about salad? Especially about making a salad? This is really limited thinking and goes back to my iceberg lettuce days as a kid. This is a flavourful hearty salad, not to be confused with a bland weak salad. Perfect to add to a (Cuban) sandwich, pasta or hamburger meal that just needs good friend to lean on. <br />
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<li>3 cobs of corn husked</li>
<li>3 bell peppers of various colours (red, orange, yellow)</li>
<li>Arugula (can use mixed greens in a pinch or to add)</li>
<li>1/4 red onion sliced thin (less if you want, but it adds for sure)</li>
<li>Feta cheese (small container or big if you want)</li>
<li>Balsamic vinegar (drizzle over for dressing)</li>
<li>Olive oil (drizzle over for dressing and for corn and peppers)</li>
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<li>Husk the corn cobs, lightly rub in some olive oil and place on BBQ. Turn corn every 3 minutes or so to browned in places. This can take anywhere from 7-9 minutes depending on heat. Take of heat, set aside to cool. Then cut kernels off with a knife. Put into a large serving bowl.</li>
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<li>Place peppers on BBQ cut side down for the first 3 minutes, then turn over for another 5-7 minutes until charred a little. The charring is <i>not</i> burning; but <i>extra flavour</i>!</li>
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This is a real crowd pleaser because there is so much great flavour. I've found that people always want seconds of this salad. That surprised me time and again! This went excellent with my first blog post: Cuban sandwiches. I'm also serving it with left over mushroom risotto. Sometimes you can mix and match, just like socks ;)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-18306518347580064092015-09-01T13:38:00.000-07:002017-07-03T18:21:31.716-07:00Grilled Squid<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wanted a fun fresh appy before my Paella. (Look forward to seeing this one posted in the future.) The Mediterranean Sea was on my mind. On a trip to Spain I had plain cuttlefish that was cook perfectly. However; no matter how perfectly cuttlefish is cooked, <i>2 pounds in one sitting</i> is too much! I remember thinking that squid would be great without a batter on it like we usually get here in Vancouver. I kinda winged this one and and was rewarded with great success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 garlic clove minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tsp fresh oregano leaves chopped fine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tsp parsley leaves chopped fine</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Readying the squid after it has marinated you must pat it dry with paper towels. This is very important because they won't brown and they will get rubbery and chewy. Trust me you will be eating a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eraser" target="_blank">Pink Pearl eraser</a>.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Arrange the tubes and tentacles on the romaine lettuce and drizzle with your favourite olive oil. I used Milanese Gremolata olive oil from the <a href="http://vooc.ca/" target="_blank">Vancouver Olive Oil Company </a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can cut it with a knife and fork or roll them up to enjoy as my brother did :)</span></li>
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<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07006874926570775354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108591454783530211.post-11959337035930301632015-08-05T21:27:00.000-07:002017-07-03T18:24:29.235-07:00Garlic Chilli Lime Seafood Pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Mom cooked in the best English tradition, you know, bland and overcooked. Hey but I liked it. There's still nothing like your own Mom's cooking. <br />
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It took me until I was away at Massage Therapy College in my early 20s that I learned about garlic. Well, maybe that's not fair. Mom did have some 20 year old garlic powder that she used sparingly. Maybe she was rationing it out because they didn't have it in Ontario or maybe it was too strong for my Dad's stomach. I don't really know. I think this is when I learned that food has taste. And that there can be different flavours layered in one dish. It used to be: take a mouthful and chew the meat, veggie or potato and taste that individual thing. Now instead it's: take a bite and there is a starting, middle and finishing flavour. All in one dish! This is a brave new world. Let's explore together...<br />
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This was something that I first through together when we were staying at the <a href="http://www.crystalcove.ca/" target="_blank">Crystal Cove Cabins</a> in Tofino BC. This is my at home attempt to capture the sounds of the surf and smell of ocean. It's a little pricy because of the goodies you put in but "if you were to order this out..." argument makes it seem cheaper.<br />
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