*When using the spoons, remember to have an accompanying container (i.e., over-sized cognac glass) to catch the empty spoons.
Hot Smoked Salmon on Seaweed Salad
Recipe by Margaret Dickenson | Photo by Larry Dickenson
With a bit of imagination, one can create exquisite hors d’oeuvres strictly by using commercial products. Here is a splendid example of one which [...]
Browned Butter Mushroom Ravioli with Sage
Recipe by The Messy Baker
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
4 large sage leaves, whole (8 small is fine, too)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups sliced mushrooms (about 1/4-inch thick)
1 pinch fine sea salt
To taste freshly ground black pepper
2 [...]
Raspberry Coulis with Molten Lava Truffle Cakes
Raspberry coulis is an easy way to pretty up freshly baked molten lava cakes for company. Don't drain the raspberries – you want all that raspberry juice in the sauce. You can use frozen strawberries if you prefer strawberry coulis.
Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) whole frozen red raspberries, thawed
1/2 [...]
Chinese Spiced Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken is a popular choice for those who favour a healthy lower-calorie diet. Chinese Spiced Chicken Drumsticks are quick and present an absolutely addictive combination of flavours. Feel free to adjust this Chinese Spiced Drumsticks recipe (i.e., garlic, ginger, chili paste and peppercorns) to meet your preferred “level of hot and [...]
Recipe by Margaret Dickenson|
Makes 4 Servings
Grilled Steak +Truffle Mayonnaise
One of the easiest, quickest and most satisfying meals to prepare is grilled steak. It’s important to keep the ‘treatment’ of the meat relatively simple so the real flavour of the beef can be recognized and appreciated. However, I have found that served with my unique [...]