Out of all the recipes I’ve written in the past few months, this is easily my favourite. The framework came from a “kale caesar” we…
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Brussels & Bacon
Although I’m posting this while doing “important food research” in what’s become our second home of New Orleans, fresh brussels sprouts are readily available back…
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Spicy Cabbage
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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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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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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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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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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Pork & Pomegranate
With pomegranate arils becoming more readily available, you can’t use the excuse that pomegranates are too much work. This dish brings a refreshing combination…
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Bison & Almonds
If you’re pressed for time, yet still want a healthy, homemade meal, this one fits the bill. Aside from the time required to prepare your…
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The Saucy Farmer
Here’s a colourful version of the traditional European combination of cabbage, sausage and cream sauce. I used a firm-smoked bison farmer sausage, though any…
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