Posts Tagged ‘cooking’
Asparagus Tips
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Rich in vitamins B, C, and A, asparagus is the quintessential springtime treat. Whether grilled, roasted, sautéed, or steamed as a companion to a main dish or as the featured essence of a light soup, this cancer-fighting vegetable is versatile and rich in flavour.
One simple way to cook asparagus is by steaming. This is best done with [...]
In the Kitchen with a Duck…
Friday, July 16th, 2010Got a bag of cherries and a duck? Here’s what to do with them:
Roast Duck in Port (or Brandy) Cherry Sauce
1. Pit about 250g of cherries.
2. In a saucepan, place a finely-chopped shallot or onion with about 2 tbsp of butter and cook until golden.
3. Add the cherries to the pan, and add about 50mL [...]
The Elusive Art of the Romantic Dinner
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Dear English Gentleman,
My girlfriend’s birthday is coming up and I’d like to do something special for her. Usually, like a good boyfriend and gentleman, I take her out to a concert or a movie and then dinner at a restaurant, but this time I’d like to show her what an awesome boyfriend I am by [...]
