Butter tarts are considered a genuine Canadian pastry dating back to the 1600’s. We’ve added maple syrup to our recipe to make it a truly national treasure. Makes 12 Tarts Ingredients: 12 pre-made tart shells, room temperature 1 cup (150g) raisins (optional) 1 cup (150g) walnuts or pecans,(optional), coarsely chopped 1 cup (240ml) real Canadian
Read MoreA recipe that will become a family favourite. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 3 pounds (1 1/2 kilos) boneless, skinless chicken breast ( 5-6 half breasts) 1/2 cup (65g) flour 2 eggs 2 tablespoon (30ml) water 2 cups (180g) Panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt 1/2
Read MoreServes 4-6 Ingredients: 4-6 large baking potatoes, washed and unpeeled 4-6 tablespoons (60-90ml) olive oil salt pepper cooking spray Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Scrub the potatoes with a soft vegetable brush and rinse. Dry potatoes with a towel. Cut them in half lengthwise, then cut each potato half in thirds lengthwise. You’ll have 6
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Karen discovered this Blooming Rose Nacho dish from an authentic Mexican restaurant in Palo Alto called La Morenita. Not only does this dish have awesome eye appeal but each chip is dressed in nacho fixings for you to savour with each bite. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 (300 g) bag round tortilla chips, Neal Brothers are
Read MoreEasy to make! A Mexican version of the “Egg McMuffin”! Ingredients: 1-2 eggs, scrambled or fried 2-8 inch flour tortillas 2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and broken into pieces 1/4 cup (25g) cheddar cheese, shredded 1 green onion, thinly sliced, optional salsa or ketchup Method: Cook eggs and set aside. Spray a large skillet with
Read MoreWe’ve made this chili recipe not too spicy to make it more “kid friendly”. You can spice it up by adding more chili powder if you desire more heat! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 pounds (750g) lean ground beef 4 tablespoons (60ml) chili powder
Read MoreWho would have thought of making …. Chocolate pizza? The Italians! We first tasted this pizza many years ago in a little church basement in a town in Tuscany called Cerbia. We had spent a month living at a nearby Villa and heard that the local church hosted pizza nights on Saturday and Sunday raising
Read MoreMarinara means “the sauce of sailors”. It was served to sailors on Italian ships because it is simple to make and keeps better than sauces made with meat. Serve this sauce over a bowl of your favourite pasta. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for that authentic Italian Pizzazz!
Read MoreEvery big bowl of spaghetti deserves to be eaten with a delicious slice of garlic bread fresh out of the oven. Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 garlic clove, minced 1 baguette, cut in half lengthwise Method: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). In a small bowl, blend together the butter and garlic. Using
Read MoreQuiche is one of those dishes that is quick to prepare and can be served anytime of the day. Once you master our simple technique using self-rising flour, you can create your own version with your favourite fillings. Our Asparagus Crustless Quiche is our family favourite! Ingredients: ½ pound (225g) asparagus (or any favourite vegetable) 3
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