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Charcutepalooza: Grinding

On May 15, 2011 · 1 Comment


For this month’s Charcutepalooza challenge we inch our way closer to making sausage by exploring the world of grinding. And yes, I feel slightly dirty typing the word “grinding” repeatedly (I’m secretly a 13 year-old boy).

Now grinding isn’t new to me. I broke out my grinder a few [...]

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Prosciutto-Roasted Fish with Autumn Vegetables

On May 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Since I always keep a stash of fish fillets in my freezer, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to use them up. When it comes to whitefish I don’t have a go-to recipe since I usually make fish a different way each time. What can I say? I like [...]

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Short Ribs with Red Wine and Port

On May 2, 2011 · 3 Comments

For years I’ve been a part of this online cookbook buying “club” called The Good Cook. It’s similar to the old Columbia House CD buying program where you get a certain number of books for cheap (in this case 4 for $1 each) and then have to buy a few more [...]

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The Home-Ground Bacony Brisket Burger

On April 21, 2011 · 5 Comments

A few months ago I bought the Food Grinder attachment for my KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Ever since I bought it, the grinder has been sitting in its box tucked away into the corner. I bought it because I have visions of making my own sausages. Since we haven’t reached that [...]

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Charcutepalooza: Hot Smoking

On April 15, 2011 · 6 Comments

This month’s Charcutepalooza challenge was all about hot smoking. The apprentice challenge was to hot smoke salmon while the charcuterie challenge was to hot smoke either a pork loin or a pork shoulder.

When I first read smoked salmon I was super excited because I LOVE smoked salmon. After doing [...]

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Parker’s Beef Stew

On April 8, 2011 · 6 Comments

In Toronto, winter is finally making its way on out.  Finally.  We didn’t have such a terrible winter but there’s nothing like 5 or 6 months of cold and grayness to mess with your emotions.  The days are getting longer and the sun is starting to shine a bit brighter.  Summer, [...]

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Charcutepalooza: Homemade Corned Beef

On March 15, 2011 · 7 Comments

Oh how I love Charcutepalooza! While I didn’t have to challenge myself with last month’s theme (as posted here) this month’s challenge definitely made me bring it. This month was all about brining. The Apprentice Challenge (which I skipped) involved brining a whole chicken or pork chop. I decided [...]

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Charcutepalooza: Honey-Garlic Bacon and an Indoor Smoker

On February 15, 2011 · 6 Comments

Many of you are probably wondering what the heck Charcutepalooza is.  I’ll start at the beginning.

When I put together my 2011 food goals, one of my goals was to experiment with charcuterie (sausages, ham, pâtés, and other cooked or processed meat foods). Not necessarily just eating them but making [...]

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Chicken Tinga with Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese

On February 8, 2011 · 5 Comments

For whatever reason I’m often craving Mexican food. You’d think after my Mexican feast in Stratford with Pilar Cabrera Arroyo that my desire for Mexican food would be squashed. So not the case! Since I was still craving the goodness I pulled out my Rick Bayless cookbooks and started [...]

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Easy Oven Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

On January 30, 2011 · 2 Comments

Since acquiring the latest Barefoot Contessa cookbook, How Easy Is That? by Ina Garten, I’ve been steadily cooking my way through it. The recipes really are quick, easy and perfect for weeknight suppers without appearing to be too simple.  When I do my weekly menu planning I find myself picking up [...]

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