In a prior post, I showed a time consuming method for smoking chicken thighs that gives a great tender skin but is a pain in the pants. I am lazy but the result was so good, I decided to experiment with it further. I like honey mustard so I made PIA Honey Mustard Thighs. Continue reading PIA Honey Mustard Thighs
There are many great alcoholic drinks for summer days, barbecues and picnics. However, what about the kids, drivers and non-drinkers? Try making them some delicious Lemon Sun Tea. Continue reading Lemon Sun Tea
Episode 20 of my community TV program on Shaw Spotlight has me making Apple Sausage Pork Loin and Sweet and Sour Pork.
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I love chicken thighs and think I do a pretty good job on cooking them. I have tried techniques that give crispy skin but have decided I like bite through the skin better. Skin that is not at all flabby, has a nice texture and doesn’t pull of the thigh when you bite it. I have come close but never got it quite perfect. Continue reading PIA BBQ Chicken
I do love South Asian curries. However, I don’t make them every day and the recipes usually call for herbs and spices I don’t normally make. What to do, what to do? Continue reading Lucky Masala Meat Masala
Most commercial bacon is made with a brine that is injected into pork. I prefer dry cured bacon. It is a little firmer and cooks up with a better texture in my opinion. That being said, my preference is based on personal choice. Many people prefer the softer wet cure bacon. They are not wrong, they just prefer the texture and taste. Continue reading Back (Canadian) Bacon – Wet Cure Method
Episode 19 has me making Cottage Pudding and Frozen Pizza Shells!
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How many times have you had meatballs that had the texture of a lacrosse ball, dry and rubbery. Add to that they are usually balls of beef with all the taste of fast food hamburger patties. Continue reading Sausage Spaghetti
I love stir fried food. The vegetables stay crisp and colourful and the meat is tender and tasty. I also love pork and think its rich taste is really enhanced by sweet peppers. Obviously, I needed to make a Pork & Pepper Stir Fry! Continue reading Pork & Pepper Stir Fry
I have posted my recipe for a Daiquiri earlier but here is a video on how to make one!
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