Sure, you could make this dish without the bacon, but really, what’s the point? The idea of cooking cabbage with bacon seems Eastern European, though…
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Pickerel Piquant
This one’s definitely got an Indian flavour profile, though using fresh, Manitoba pickerel keeps it local. You could use fish filets if you’re very carefully…
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Sausage & Lentil Soup
Although loosely inspired by an Italian soup I had at a Les Marmitons dinner, this super tasty bowl can’t be pigeonholed into an ethnic category.…
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Paprika Chicken
Whatever you do, don’t remove the skin from the chicken. The vegetables and resulting sauce incorporate the brown bits from the pot and add a…
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Hot Chops
Having blanched, diced and frozen a case of Roma tomatoes this fall combined with a Hutterite friend that keeps me well-supplied with fresh chops meant…
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Coconut Fish
It doesn’t get any faster or easier than this Thai-inspired fish dish. The bright flavours of the cilantro and lime juice perfectly balance the…
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Bacon Kale
I find kale tasty no matter how it’s prepared, yet we know everything is better with bacon and this is no exception. The edges…
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Hearty Calamari
Apparently the cold weather is drawing me toward warm, satisfying lentils. It’s amazing how hearty calamari can be when served with these almost perfect…
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Sausage & Lentils
The flavour profile of this dish is traditional French even if they wouldn’t be impressed with my use of canned lentils. If you have…
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Chicken & Grapes
Savoury thyme with sweet grapes may sound a bit odd when you read it, though the flavours work very well in practice. The chicken…
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