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Mai Thai Cuisine Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario
I haven’t updated the blog in a while – mostly because I’ve been concentrating on the “Living Pink Through Fashion” Show & Calendar Launch for Breast Cancer.
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What else is new in the world of cooking in Niagara Falls?
Well, the M Cafe & Lounge on Lundy’s Lane is officially switching over to Mai Thai Cuisine Restaurant on September 9th, 2010.
Completely renovated and equipped with an unbelievable, authentic menu, this will be the Read the story »
If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply my pantry so that I can come up with new and inventive recipes for you, Click Here. Eat Deliciously!
Holiday & Event Cooking
Mushrooms with Port Wine and Balsamic Sauce
Ask my husband and he’ll tell you his favorite meal I make for him.
Every single birthday or special occassion, he asks me to make homemade macaroni and cheese, alongside mushrooms with port wine and balsamic sauce. Strange, but true! It’s his 2 favorite dishes I make in one…LOL
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Side Dish Recipe or Sauce Recipe
Serve With: Filet mignon or a great steak
Prep Time: 7 min
Cook Time: 12-15 min
Ingredients:
24 oz. Mushrooms – Use a variety of different mushrooms – Sliced
1 Onion – Diced
1 large clove Garlic – Or 2 smaller ones, finely minced
1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Butter
1/4 cup Port Wine – Cooking Sherry or another fortified red wine
2 tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar – Aged from Modena is best.
4 leaves fresh Basil – Chiffonade
2 tbsp fresh Parsley – Chopped
1/2 tsp Read the story »
Baking It Up
How to Bake Mint and Parsley Doggy Biscuits
Kurious & Knosey
There are times (yes, believe it or not) when my dogs have breath that’s, well, not that fresh. These are tasty, healthy and will freshen their breath too.
Plus, you’ll know exactly what went into them to ease your mind that your dogs are eating real food that’s good for them.
I love my dogs so much and I’m always baking them special, little treats. You should see their faces light up – they just know that what I’m doing is for them. So cute!
~ Kimberly Edwards
Mint & Parsley Doggy Biscuits
Type: Home Remedy Recipe
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 2 hr
Yield: ~ 80 doggy biscuits
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cups cooked rice – without using salt
- 6 tbsp freshly chopped Parsley – If using dried, about 4 tbsp
- 6 tbsp freshly chopped Mint – If using dried, about 4 tbsp
- 1 cup chopped dried Dates – Without pits
- 1 grated Carrot – If desired
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 2 whole Read the story »
Tasty Beverages
Lip Glass Martini at M Cafe in Niagara Falls
Okay – this is one of the tastiest alcoholic bevies I have had in a while!
Be sure to try the “Lip Glass” Martini @ the M Cafe & Lounge on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
What I do know is that it has peach schnapps, blue curaçao, banana liqueur and Read the story »
If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply my pantry so that I can come up with new and inventive recipes for you, Click Here. Eat Deliciously!
How To Cook...
How to Make a Really Tasty, Healthy Nicoise SaladDon’t let the name of the Niçoise salad scare you! Yes, it’s French. No, it’s not difficult to make. No,...
How to Make Healthy Creamy Herb Salad DressingJust because it’s creamy doesn’t mean it has to be fattening or unhealthy… Just because it’s healthy,...
How to Make Fantastic Beef StewThere’s just nothing like stew when it’s cold outside and you’re hungry! This extra tasty classic will leave you...
Main Dishes
How to Make a Really Tasty, Healthy Nicoise SaladDon’t let the name of the Niçoise salad scare you! Yes, it’s French. No, it’s not difficult to make. No, it’s...
How to Make Healthy Creamy Herb Salad DressingJust because it’s creamy doesn’t mean it has to be fattening or unhealthy… Just because it’s healthy, doesn’t...
How to Make Fantastic Beef StewThere’s just nothing like stew when it’s cold outside and you’re hungry! This extra tasty classic will leave you...
How To Cook Side Dishes
Mushrooms with Port Wine and Balsamic SauceAsk my husband and he’ll tell you his favorite meal I make for him. Every single birthday or special occassion, he asks me to...
How to Make Rice More ExcitingNow that you know how to tackle cooking any kind of rice, you need to know how to make it taste amazing. Don’t just always feed...
How to Cook RiceYes, I know there are instructions on the back of the box you buy to cook your rice… …But I’m trying to broaden...
Delicious Appetizers
How to Bake Mint and Parsley Doggy BiscuitsKurious & Knosey There are times (yes, believe it or not) when my dogs have breath that’s, well, not that fresh. These are...
How to Make Hors D’oeuvres: Wild Mushroom TassiesBasket of Wild Mushrooms These may very well be the tastiest morsels to pop into your mouth. They just burst with flavor! ~ Kimberly...
Just Honest Popcorn from the Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company ReviewWe travel a lot and we often drive. So, that means stopping at rest areas and gas stations where we often grab a few snacks and drinks. This...
Healthy Stuff...
How to Make a Really Tasty, Healthy Nicoise Salad
Don’t let the name of the Niçoise salad scare you!
Yes, it’s French. No, it’s not difficult to make. No, it’s not really fattening.
Nicoise is just a combination of greens, tuna, green beans, new potatoes, tomatoes, black olives and eggs – traditionally. That’s all it means…
Okay – now that’s out of the way – let’s get cooking and create this unbelievably tasty salad you’ll make over and over again!
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Main Dish Recipe – Fish
Serve With: Creamy Herb Dressing & crusty, French bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Ingredients are per person – multiply if necessary
Ingredients: Per person
- 1 Tuna Steak – Per person
- 2 cups Salad Greens – Use torn Romaine, or baby salad greens like spinach, frise – whatever you like
- 4 small Red New Potatoes – Boiled until fork tender
- 4 small Read the story »
Fruits & Veggies
How to Make a Really Tasty, Healthy Nicoise Salad
Don’t let the name of the Niçoise salad scare you!
Yes, it’s French. No, it’s not difficult to make. No, it’s not really fattening.
Nicoise is just a combination of greens, tuna, green beans, new potatoes, tomatoes, black olives and eggs – traditionally. That’s all it means…
Okay – now that’s out of the way – let’s get cooking and create this unbelievably tasty salad you’ll make over and over again!
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Main Dish Recipe – Fish
Serve With: Creamy Herb Dressing & crusty, French bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Ingredients are per person – multiply if necessary
Ingredients: Per person
- 1 Tuna Steak – Per person
- 2 cups Salad Greens – Use torn Romaine, or baby salad greens like spinach, frise – whatever you like
- 4 small Red New Potatoes – Boiled until fork tender
- 4 small Read the story »
Cooking Tips & Tricks
How to Cook with Dried Mushrooms for Recipes
Many mushrooms come in dried forms and some exotic mushrooms only come in dried forms in stores.
Trumpet, lobster, maitake, morrels, chantrelles, porcini, miscellaneous “field” mushrooms, and truffles all come dried.
When you see them in their packages, you might be thinking, “Hmmm…That sounds cool, but how can I use them?”
First off, dried mushrooms are great additions to creamy dishes, sauces, pastas, stuffings, soups and egg dishes too.
However, you must rinse them under Read the story »
If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply my pantry so that I can come up with new and inventive recipes for you, Click Here. Eat Deliciously!
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