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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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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Makes 6 – 8 servings Ingredients 4 large plum tomatoes (about 1 pound (500gm), diced (to yield 2 cups (500gl) ¼ cup (60g) chopped white onion 3 tablespoons (45ml) chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons (10ml) minced jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat) 1½ teaspoons (7ml) fresh lime juice ¾ teaspoon (4ml) kosher salt (or to
Read MoreMike loves the Buffalo Bills and we are sure that you are going to love his wings! Take the time to steam the wings before you bake them makes them crispy but succulent. Ingredients: 24 jumbo chicken wings 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup of your
Read MoreEveryone should have a hearty chicken noodle soup recipe in their culinary repertoire. It has been noted to be a great remedy for the common cold. Our recipe contains the bonus of bone broth and turmeric to give some added boost to the immune system. Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts, skin removed 6 cups
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We have been making easy, delicious, creamy ice cream for years. The trick is to use sweetened condensed milk and whipping cream. Just add your fruit of choice. Ingredients: 8 oz. (250ml) heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup (60ml) white sugar 2 cups (500ml) fresh peaches,
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Unlike traditional crumb toppings made from oats or flour, this recipe is made extra crunchy by using Panko bread crumbs. To enjoy it at its crunchiest, eat the crisp warm from the oven. Ingredients: Filling 1/2 cup (125ml) lightly packed brown sugar 1 tbsp.(15ml) cornstarch peel of 1 orange, finely grated 3 cups (750ml) pitted,
Read MoreThe Canadian Way! A maple syrup glaze on salmon gives a truly Canadian twist. Ingredients: 1-1.5 lb salmon filet 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tsp. grainy Dijon mustard salt and pepper Method: Start by soaking a 7×12 inch cedar plank in water for at least 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together
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