Turkey and Stuffing Pinwheels
For thanksgiving 2008, Ed’s parents came to visit so I made them a thanksgiving lunch. Instead of roasting a turkey, I made turkey and stuffing pinwheels and served them with hot gravy. I served them...
View ArticleBalsamic Chicken Wings
This is a neat twist on honey garlic wings. With the toasted sesame seeds as garnish, I feel like it’s a very classy way to serve chicken wings. Giada’s recipe was originally intended for chicken...
View ArticleChicken Cacciatore
This is my version of chicken cacciatore. I cook the chicken just until it’s done because I personally don’t like the texture of slow cooked meat. Also, this method cuts the cooking time drastically....
View ArticleChicken Parmigiana
Ed used to order chicken parmigiana in restaurants all the time. He hasn’t ordered it since I started making it at home a few years ago. If you want a healthier version, coat the chicken breasts with...
View ArticleCrispy Cornflake Baked Chicken
A friend of mine gave me a subscription to Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine. This cornflake (that’s right, the cereal) crusted chicken was the first recipe that I tried from those magazines....
View ArticleBeer Butt Chicken
Early this year, Ed started taking an interest in cooking, and I love it :) He’s made cupcakes (recipe here) and brownies (recipe here) and more recently, beer butt chicken. I liked the beer butt...
View ArticleFavourite Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
I have been making pot pies for years and it is still one of the dishes that Ed requests the most. I’ve made family style pot pie, individual pot pies and even miniature pot pies (second photo below)...
View ArticleRoast Brined Turkey Recipe
I brined a turkey for the first time for Christmas dinner, 2010. Brining a turkey infuses the meat with flavour and moisture. You can flavour the brine with any herbs and spices that you like....
View ArticleFavourite Chicken or Turkey Casserole
Casseroles are simple, one dish meals that are commonly found in North American homes, at pot lucks, and at other gatherings. I have seen countless tv and movie scenes that portray families...
View ArticleHow to Boil or Poach Chicken
Cooking chicken by boiling or poaching is easy and great for making healthy, oil-free, meals. It may sound bland, but this results in deliciously moist meat and a pot of chicken stock. When boiling...
View ArticleEasy and Delicious Curry Chicken Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients)
First off, you should know that this recipe is, by no means, an authentic curry recipe from any part of the world. However, it is addictively delicious and ridiculously easy to make. I don’t normally...
View ArticleMarsala Sauce Recipe
Marsala is an Italian, fortified wine that is very similar to Spanish sherry and madeira. All of these wines are great for cooking. I love the flavour and subtle sweetness of this sauce, and I love the...
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