Thomas here……Years and years ago when my mother, Cathy, was a young lass she told me that her mother would prepare a Prime Rib nearly every Sunday for dinner. As the cost of beef has grown exponentially in the decades since, the king of beef roasts has transitioned from a weekly staple to being reserved
Read MoreIngredients 2 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper 6 large sea scallops 1/4 teaspoon crushed pink peppercorns 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/3 cup Champagne or dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced shallots 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Method Sprinkle steaks
Read MoreIngredients 1 lb. large scallops Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Lemon wedges, for serving Method In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with oil. Blot scallops dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
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Raised in a traditional Italian family, home made dishes, from scratch were the only option when it came to meal time. Mariella loved to help her mom in the kitchen, chopping up and peeling fruits and vegetables. Ingredients: 20 white mushrooms 1 ripe tomato 1 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
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This is one of my favorites to celebrate family day! Ingredients: Caramel Layer 1 cup yellow sugar 1/4 pound butter 1½ tablespoon water fresh pineapple, sliced maraschino cherries Cake Batter 1/3 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1¼ cup all purpose flour 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon grated lemon
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Meat loaf was a go-to recipe for the Pickering’s growing up. Here is Mike’s childhood Meat Loaf … Ingredients: 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 slices bread, crumbled 1½ pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded carrot ¼ cup brown
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When we were kids, Thursday was piano lesson day. Doreen’s faithful Ford station wagon made the trek all the way to Bloor Street and back every week, my sister, Carol, weak with relief after the ordeal and Mike and I rambunctious and ravenous in the back seat! Back at home Mom (Doreen) would unlock the
Read MoreChicken Bone Broth Use the bones from the rotisserie chicken to make bone broth which is a nutrient dense super food. Rich in minerals that support the immune system, the collagen in the bones heals your gut and reduces intestinal inflammation. Ingredients: Bones from carcass of rotisserie chicken 2 stalks of celery, diced 2 large
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From stove top to oven to table top, this recipe has become a family favourite. It’s made super easy by using the breast meat from a rotisserie chicken, frozen peas and carrots and ready-made puff pastry. The added bonus is that the thighs and legs and the leftover bones* provide the basis for 2 additional
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We call this recipe 3-Ingredient as the hot sauce is optional. Simple but delicious. You get to choose the level of heat! Makes 6 – 8 servings Ingredients 3 medium ripe avocados, sliced lengthwise, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime or lemon juice ½ teaspoon (2ml) salt ½ to 1 teaspoon (2-5ml) hot
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