Ratatouille is one of my favourite Pixar movies. I can’t imagine why I would think that right? A tale of a young chef (not a very good one) trying to make it in Paris, one of the food meccas in the world. Sounds pretty magical. Paris is a place Heather and I will want to …
These mozzarella stuffed turkey meatballs are a great high protein option that can be added to your favorite pasta, or served with vegetables and a starch for a complete, healthy meal. I’m also a big fan of making extra large batched and freezing them. Nothing better than pulling out some tasty meatballs after a long …
I wanted to come up with a simple idea for a stuffed Portobello mushroom. Since Heather has become a pescatarian (that’s a vegetarian that likes to each fish every once in a while) I’ve tried some different vegetarian recipes. These mushrooms are awesome for vegetarians. They make great burger patties, they are great to stuff, …
So as a chef one of my favorite things is to cook with alcohol. I remember one of my first times in a commercial kitchen getting to flambé some brandy and add cream to a rich peppercorn sauce. I’ve made barbeque sauce with Jack Daniels, rum, Jamaican rum, and vodka. I’ve added beer to a …
Kale definitely makes a delicious, healthy substitution for traditional cabbage in this coleslaw. The quinoa that’s added to it helps to make this a heartier side, or a perfect dish for a vegetarian. I actually had this coleslaw with some salmon today, and it was a perfectly filling meal without being too heavy. Kale Quinoa …
I had asked some people on the Fresh Menu Planner Facebook page for some requests on slow cooker recipes. I got one request from a woman who wanted a crock pot dish that she could turn on first thing in the morning and have ready when she gets home. She works 8-10 hours a day and …
My friend Ian was the videographer at our wedding this past summer. He’s talented with a camera, and also currently works as the media and graphics content lead at a local theater in Calgary. He’s also cooked in the kitchen with me on and off for the last 8 years. He has sent me a really great recipe …
Braised pork recipes are some of my favorite slow cooker recipes. There’s nothing better than smelling the delicious aroma of a pork shoulder, slow cooking with apples, kale and Dijon mustard. Once this dish is finished you can put it on a bed of rice, pasta, or just serve it as is to keep you …
I love cooking for vegetarians. I don’t think I could ever be one myself, I enjoy meat way too much. I do however enjoy the challenge of making something delicious that isn’t just rice and steamed vegetables. My friends Charlotte and Adam have sadly had one too many experiences where they go to a wedding, or out …
I really like spaghetti squash. I have used it in many recipes before, and Heather and I can’t get enough of the stuff. I used it as a garnish in my parmesan crusted chicken recipe, but today I wanted to actually use it like its spaghetti. What a concept right? I also love making a good hearty Bolognese. There’s so …
