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
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Pork & Pepper Stir Fry
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
Daiquiri – The Movie
I have posted my recipe for a Daiquiri earlier but here is a video on how to make one!
The Old Fat Guy
Pecan Crusted Salmon
You make salmon often when it is one the person you love’s favourite dishes. To keep it fresh, I like to try different versions. I decided that the rich taste of pecan would go well with salmon and created this recipe. Continue reading Pecan Crusted Salmon
Frozen Pizza Shells
I hate to admit this. I have bought frozen pizzas. I hang my head in shame and beg the cooking gods for forgiveness. However, sometimes you just need a quick supper. Continue reading Frozen Pizza Shells
Manhattan Cocktail
I have posted how to make a Manhattan Cocktail before but I decided to do a video on how to make one!
The Old Fat Guy
Sunday Pork Roast
A nice pork roast on Sunday was a real treat when I was growing up. Mom would pick up a pork butt roast and would cook it at high temperature to crisp the skin and make cracklings. We’d fight over who got them! The juices from the heat seared fatty pork butt would make the best gravy. Sigh. Good memories. Continue reading Sunday Pork Roast
Episode 18 of You Can Make It – Rib Tips, Broccoli Salad and Cheese Muffins
Episode 18 of You Can Make It, my community TV program on Shaw Spotlight, Cranbrook has my Rib Tips, Broccoli Salad and Cheese Muffin recipes.
The Old Fat Guy
BOB Ribs (Bite Off the Bone)
This post is less a recipe and more a tutorial of how to make ribs that have a bit of chew versus soft meat that falls of the bone Continue reading BOB Ribs (Bite Off the Bone)
Sweet and Sour Pork
I really like Sweet and Sour Pork. I know it isn’t really Chinese Food and was made for our western palates but I really like it. It comes with a nice fried coating in Chinese restaurants. That coating may be what we’re used to but it makes a mess when you do it at home and fat frying the pork first isn’t really very good for you. Continue reading Sweet and Sour Pork