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Posted in Chef's News, recipes on Apr 6th, 2009
And finally, for a dessert why not try making some crepes? Have fun with this recipe - the best thing about crepes is that they are so versatile; they can be prepared sweet or savory; they can be rolled, stuffed, topped, baked. And: they can also be made a day in advance!
Ingredients:
2 Cups all purpose [...]
Posted in Chef's News, recipes on Apr 6th, 2009
Do you think: “How boring - a roasted chicken as an Easter main course…”? Wait until you’ve tried this recipe. To make it more interesting, I’ll give you another name for it:
Whole Roasted Chicken - Marinated Overnight with a Reduction of Balsamic Vinegar and Maple Syrup
See!? That sounds better! Like all our recipes for this [...]
Posted in Chef's News, recipes on Mar 31st, 2009
Maple Syrup and Cheddar Bisquits
As I promised: Here is the next recipe for your Easter Menu - have fun and enjoy cooking!
Here is an alternative for English muffins to jazz up your eggs benedict, even the kiddies can get their paws dirty with this one!
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 [...]
Posted in Chef's News, recipes on Mar 27th, 2009
Eggs Benedict
Gently poached Eggs on Toasted English Muffin with peameal bacon and hollandaise sauce. Of course, I would suggest maple glazed ham instead of peameal bacon.
Looking for another great way to incorporate maple syrup into this classic recipe? Try homemade maple syrup and cheddar biscuits in place of English muffins (Find the recipe for [...]
Posted in recipes on Jan 22nd, 2009
As a chef there is one ingredient that is a must on any menu; whether its appetizers, main courses and even desserts. Cheese.
I’ve spent some time travelling across Canada. While learning about artisan cheeses I started to question… Why would anyone want a stinky cheese made from sheep`s milk and aged in pine needles? [...]
Posted in recipes on Jan 22nd, 2009
Yes, it is a recipe - funny name isn’t it? Twice in my life I spent a year in Germany. Last year I travelled to Cologne. It’s a wonderful city. You can’t imagine how huge the Dome is. I tried to take a picture of this massive church but it wouldn’t work - it’s too [...]
Posted in recipes on Jan 19th, 2009
Goat Cheese & Shiitake Mushroom RISOTTO
Recipe for 4 to 6 people
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 cup minced onions
2 Tbsp minced shallots
2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
appr. 6 cups homemade hot chicken stock
¾ lbs shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, slice the caps, gently sauté in
2 Tbsp of sweet butter
4 Tbsp sweet butter, cold, diced
8 oz Woolwich Diary [...]