Category Archives: Beef

BOLOGNESE SAUCE … and the butcher at the end of the street.

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BOLOGNESE SAUCE The  day was brilliant sunshine,  crisp and cold.   Son-in-law Michael and I were discussing what to make for supper.     Toronto’s chilly  temperature called for comfort food.  Michael had a craving for  big bowl of pasta with … Continue reading

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SMOKING CHILI WITH TWO MEATS AND CORNMEAL MUFFINS

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  The calendar says March.  We are two days away from the “ides of March”.  However, the weather is anything but spring like.  The winds yesterday were so fierce the ferries were not operating for most of the day.  A … Continue reading

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SPICY CORNBREAD MUFFINS

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    I love anything made with cornmeal.   Polenta in any shape or form -  fried, grilled, topped with Bolognese sauce,  smothered in parmesan cheese,  smothered in butter.  Polenta is a lovely, lovely comfort food.     Then there’s … Continue reading

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MEATLOAF … the classic comfort food

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  This old favorite is even better the next day.   Make lots of gravy and mounds of creamy mashed potatoes and you’ll be in comfort food heaven.    Meatloaf cold makes great sandwiches, too.   MEATLOAF   … serves 8 generously 1 … Continue reading

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HOW TO MAKE SOUTH AFRICAN SAUSAGE (Boerewors)

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Great excitement!  We are going Toronto for several days to attend our granddaughter A J’s wedding.  The wedding of A J and Sean will take place in a Northern summer camp.  The lake will be a beautiful setting for this … Continue reading

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BOEUF BOURGINGNON … beef bourgingnon

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I review I KNOW HOW TO COOK I KNOW HOW TO COOK by Ginette Mathiot’s has been the best-selling cookbook in France for three generations.  Now it is available in English.  The book first published in l932 has been regularly … Continue reading

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BEEF KEFTEDES .. a delectable Greek appetizer

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Keftesdes , delicious little Greek “fritters” can be made with lamb or beef, zucchini, tomatoes or chickpeas.  They are “can’t stop eating them” starters.      So many wonderful fresh vegetables are available that dinner tonight will be heavily weighted on the … Continue reading

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GRILLED SHANGHAI FLANK STEAK … marinated to fork tenderness

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Chefs have always known the steaks with the best flavour are not the expensive tenderloins but  cuts like flank steak.    Flank steak  requires a marinade and then a quick, hot grill. Summer has drifted into fall but the days continue … Continue reading

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SHANGHI BEEF BRAISE WITH BOK-CHOY

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  You are going to love cooking  this Asian inspired beef stew.    It’s easy to make at home, and a perfect dish for a cold weather supper.   You’ll appreciate  the oriental flavours, and it doesn’t require any special utensils.  … Continue reading

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THAI RED BEEF CURRY …. an easy to cook, straightforward curry recipe

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  The first time I made this recipe it was so spectacularly delicious the entire dish was consumed by two people.  The Good Husband was even looking for more.  This recipe should absolutely be in your apron pocket.   You could … Continue reading

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