Anyone For Chicken Brochette? This Monday our menu plan called for the following. Protein: Chicken Vegetable: Peas Side: Basmati The end result was a tasty combo of chicken brochette roasted until tender and golden along with turmeric basmati and buttered peas. Definitely a simple meal but also very kid-friendly. Although I admit the […]
Aaah the weekend, break out every piece of cookery! This Saturday our menu plan called for French onion soup. Problem is, I really didn’t want to deal with a separate seething hot bowl of soup on our plate, especially with two young girls at the table. Keeping with the French theme however I had […]
This Tuesday our weekly menu plan called for the following: Protein: Pork Chops Vegetable: Brocolli Side: Butternut Squash Organic Skillet Pork Chops in Apple & Raisin Sauce Maybe I’m having delayed holiday menu withdrawl but I felt the need for something comforting and homey. That’s when it occured to me to sear some […]
This Monday our weekly menu plan called for the following. Protein: Scallops Vegetable: Endives Side: Sweet Potatoes Lemon Butter Breaded Scallops I had a feeling this would be a winner right from the start, and I also needed to prove to myself that there is more to life than just searing scallops. Don’t get […]
This Tuesday our weekly menu plan called for the following: Protein: Pork Tenderloin Vegetable: Beets Side: Potatoes Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin Probably one of my favourite main dishes, pan-seared pork tenderloin simmered in a maple syrup and dijon mustard sauce; just delicious. Cooking with organic meat can sometimes be a challenge when the […]
Seven types of homemade sushi made to mimic some favourites at our local sushi shop The menu plan this Valentine Sunday was thrown for a loop when family plans got all mixed up at the last minute so to compensate it only seemed fitting to have a sushi night to ease our minds and […]
Indian Food Soothes The Soul This Friday our menu plan called for … nothing, because Friday is a just-for-fun day. Rather than order take-out however I decided to make some of our trusty Indian favourites; namely: Chana Masala: Chick peas in a warm garam masala sauce Baingan Bharta: Mashed eggplant with diced tomatoes […]
One Of My Favourite Meals On The Menu Plan! This Tuesday our menu plan called for the following: Protein: Duck Vegetable: Cucumber Side: Potatoes A Duck Breast Dinner Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive I get very excited when the menu plan deals us duck for a main dish, it makes me feel like I […]
So Healthy Yet So Delicious This Wednesday our menu plan called for the following: Protein: Trout Vegetable: Leeks Side: Potatoes Poached Trout When I come back from our local fishmonger with fresh trout, I can hardly resist the temptation to poach it and serve it with a simple vinaigrette. This is quite possibly one […]
Dairy Free Mac and Cheese with Roasted Kale Chips Best Comfort Food Ever This Sunday our menu plan called for the following Protein: none, time for a protein-free comfort casserole Vegetable: Kale Side: Pasta, which of course became the main instead ;) Gluten Free Dairy Free Mac and Cheese Please Sometimes you have to […]