If you like meat, nothing beats a good steak. Black Angus matured steaks from Foodsaver Stores are just that. Tender, thick cuts or beef fillet, properly aged to provide that juicy, flavorful bite. I cooked these with a delicious mushroom wine sauce. Continue reading
festive food
Chocolate Chestnut Tart
Want something delicious, simple and foolproof for the festive table? Make a chestnut chocolate tart. In the past, just the word “tart” used to be the reason to avoid a recipe and stick to the good old cheesecake. But since I started applying cookie crusts to my tarts, a whole new world of deserts unfolded before me. No blind baking, no resting time, no dough rolling, no chilling time. Just you and your blender. Continue reading
Individual Salmon Wellingtons
Food to impress. With very little fuss, believe me! This is such a great dish in such a little time. You can serve this stunner at a black-tie dinner or a casual lunch. Continue reading
Chicken Liver Pâté & Mushroom Pâté
The best way to welcome guests is a tray with crusty slices of bread and flavorful bowls of pâté. I got my chicken livers and mushrooms from Foodsaver stores and I got my bowls ready. Pâté is very easy to make and all you need are great quality ingredients and a good food processor. Continue reading
Herb Crusted Salmon with Orange Beurre Blanc
My new favourite way to bake salmon. It’s so simple and it really takes this dish to the next level. The presentation is gorgeous and the the crust adds that little extra twist you need, to make this dish fit for a formal celebration or a week night dinner. The sauce is so delicious, you will be reaching out for a spoon. Continue reading
Brandied Mushroom Paté
My friends tell me I make a wicked chicken liver pate. In fact, it feels as if I have been making it forever since every Christmas, for the last 20 years, I make chicken liver paté for my family and guests. Since I also care about my vegetarian friends I recently served a very tasty mushroom pate. The most raving reviews I received from the meat-eaters since this paté is so tasty, flavourful, almost addictive. Continue reading
