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Hazelnut shortbread logs

Posted on 7 December 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 20 minutes emergency contact: lisa These have taken a place next to the almond crescents as a perennial holiday favourite. There are always a few dismayed gasps from the lactose-intolerant faction when these logs … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean chicken with figs

Posted on 6 December 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 45 minutes cooking time: at least 45 minutes emergency contact: carol Quantities will depend somewhat on the size of your vessel. chicken thighs – 6 tomato sauce – several cups (this version or any other) dried figs – … Continue reading →

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Butter tart trail

Posted on 4 December 2008 by leacock

The township of Wellington North has a Butter Tart Trail. For real! This article from the Toronto Star (3 December 2008) will whet your appetite, but you’ll also need the official map to plan your visit properly. Since we’re on … Continue reading →

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Gâteau au yaourt

Posted on 2 December 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 45 minutes emergency contact: camille This is a perfect lazy person’s recipe, modified only slightly from chocolateandzucchini.com. If you buy the yoghurt in two 125 mL or 4 oz tubs, you can use these … Continue reading →

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Dry-roasted ribs

Posted on 1 December 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 5 minutes cooking time: 90 minutes emergency contact: wil pork backribs salt and black pepper smoked paprika or coriander seed or curry powder (optional) Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Very generously salt and pepper the racks and rub … Continue reading →

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Super-easy leg of lamb

Posted on 1 December 2008 by leacock

active preparation time: 5 minutes marinating time: 1 hour cooking time: 1-2 hours (depending on size and how you like your meat) emergency contact: camille leg of lamb, bone-in olive oil white whine salt and black pepper garlic and rosemary … Continue reading →

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Miso marinade for fish

Posted on 1 December 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutes cooling time: 60 minutes marinating time: up to 2 days emergency contact: carol white miso – 1/2 cup (125 mL) mirin – 1/4 cup (50 mL) sake – 1/4 cup (50 mL) soy sauce – 2 … Continue reading →

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Tomato sauce

Posted on 15 October 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: at least 45 minutes emergency contact: carol tomatoes – 10 to 15 chopped shallots – lots, 1/2 cup or so minced cooking wine or chinese rose wine – 1/4 cup sugar (or maple syrup) … Continue reading →

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Crispy, tender chicken legs

Posted on 6 October 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: 90 minutes emergency contact: camille This is sort of a poor man’s version of Carol’s Mediterranean chicken. The dish takes minimal preparation and has no real set list of ingredients. Other than the chicken … Continue reading →

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High-speed broccoli (brocoli à haute vitesse)

Posted on 29 March 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 5 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes emergency contact: edward or wil broccoli garlic olive oil soy sauce salt and white pepper Cut the florets and peel and cut the stalks of 3 heads of broccoli. Put the broccoli … Continue reading →

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