Catch the Podcast of School Lunch Ideas with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
If you missed listening to creative School Lunch Ideas segment on Tim Denis in the Morning on Newstalk 610 CKTB with web chef Kimberly Turner, we have the podcast just for you. Are you a frazzled parent trying to think of fresh ideas for creative eats to stop the boredom & complaints of your child’s school lunch? Well, this is the right blog post & podcast for you. Web chef, Kimberly Turner, was on the radio sharing some...
How to Make Cucumber Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches: School Lunch Ideas
You’ll wonder why you’ve never thought of making Cucumber Chicken Salad Sandwiches before… This is such a light and delicious lunch. By using cucumber in place of bread, you get neat, little, cute sandwiches that will satisfy your child and give him or her a nutritious school lunch. It turns a boring sandwich into fun finger foods that are delicious & easy to eat for little fingers. Cucumber Chicken Salad Finger...
How to Grill Stuffed Roasted Veal on the BBQ: Father’s Day Flavor
If you’ve never tried anything like this on your grill, check out this recipe for How to Grill Stuffed Roasted Veal on the BBQ! We look forward to Spring and Summer weather. So, usually, by the time Father’s Day rolls around, we can enjoy cooking on the barbeque, thus keeping the kitchen cool and free of kitchen clutter. This is a perfect dish for a crowd and makes a beautiful presentation on such an occasion. How to Grill...
Web Chef Review: Nicole’s Divine Crackers Chicago Fire Cracker
Here’s what I have to say about Nicole’s Divine Crackers Chicago Fire Crackers! The back of the package says, “One bite says it all,” and they hit the nail on the head! You are NOT kidding! On this day, I didn’t feel like cooking…I know that’s unusual for a web chef. So, I picked up one of these crackers and WOW they are so spicy and tasty, you won’t be able to eat only one. Find out...
How to Cook Mashed Celeriac: Mother’s Day Delights
A surprising & flavorful side dish that’s easy to prepare is Mashed Celeriac! This root vegetable is very delicious and has a delicately subtle flavor of celery. Used raw, in a salad it is very tasty on its’ own, or combined with other foods like potatoes or carrots, celeriac is perfectly suited, but I specially like celeriac cooked just like this…mashed. How to Cook Mashed Celeriac: Tip: Be patient & careful...
How to Roast Duck with Savory Fruit Stuffing: Easter Surprises
This recipe for How To Roast Duck is quite straight forward and can make any meal a celebration. How to Roast Duck with Savory Fruit Stuffing: You will probably wish to serve this frequently, not just on Holidays like Easter. Type: Entrée Recipe Prep Time: 30 min Roast Time: 5 min + 21 min/lb Rest Time: 12 – 15 min Yield: serves 4 Ingredients: one 5 – 7 lb duck 1/2 tsp each of pepper & salt 1 tsp + sprinkle all over...
How to Cook Vegetable Rice Stuffing for Poultry + Video
This is how to cook Vegetable Rice Stuffing for Poultry… One of my family’s traditional recipes, which we have enjoyed for a very long time. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we have! How to Cook Vegetable Rice Stuffing for Poultry: Of course, I am giving you the basic recipe, which you are free to customize to your own liking by switching up or adding ingredients you like best. Type: Side Dish Recipe Serve with: poultry...
How to Cook Beef Stock + Video
Beef Stock is the building block of amazing soups, stews & sauces, as well as other dishes that require a bit more flavor. Making your own beef stock is easy to do, but takes some time. You’ll start off with roasting your beef bones, which is the most important part of the recipe to develop deep flavors of deliciousness. Use this stock to make a large pot of soup, or save for later in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or...
How to Make Crab & Lobster Salad
For a romantically orchestrated meal, or entertaining the masses, there won’t be complaints with this Crab & Lobster Salad! How to Make Crab & Lobster Salad: This salad is intended to be served in Avocado Cups, which are super easy to make. Tip: Try using the reserved avocado chopped and combined with the rest of these delicious ingredients! Type: Salad Recipe Serve with: a romantic dinner for two Prep Time: 15 min...
How to Bake Turkey Pot Pie + Video
Do you have leftover turkey after a beautiful celebration? Make a Turkey Pot Pie! When I carve the turkey, I usually remove the most of the meat from the bones, and leave a little bit on, to save them for making a flavorful stock in the future. The leftover meat is reserved & frozen until I want to make a pot pie. Whenever I bake a pie, I make extra pie crust for future pot pies. So, yesterday, we were a bit busy &...
How to Cook Beef Pot Roast
What could be more comforting than a delicious Beef Pot Roast for dinner? If this doesn’t remind you of mom, I don’t know what will… 😉 How to Cook Beef Pot Roast: This is an easy way to cook a roast of beef, that keeps it moist & juicy, but gives you a lovely caramelized flavor from first searing the roast on all sides. Type: Entreé Recipe Serve with: mashed potatoes & gravy Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 2...
How to Make a Bouquet Garni
What is a Bouquet Garni? Well, it’s not a floral arrangement or a special garnish. Actually, bouquet garni is a combination of fresh herbs, vegetables &, at times, even coarsely crumbled spices, which are bundled in layered cheesecloth or they are tied up with a string in such a way to flavor soups, stocks & sauces. The herbs are tied up in such a way that the chef can remove them easily & quickly before serving,...
How to Cook Hearty Salmon Chowder
A delicious, rich, celebratory Salmon Chowder is just perfect for serving on cold, Winter evenings. How to Cook Salmon Chowder: This recipe is relatively simple & quick to make. Type: Soup Recipe Serve with: grated cheddar cheese & parsley Prep Time: 20 min Soak Time: overnight Bake Time: 35 – 40 min Yields: 4 – 6 people Ingredients: 1 lb (1 can) salmon – broken into chunks 3 cups water 1 bay leaf 3 tbsp butter 1...