Mmmm. Hopefully this is the post worth waiting for. Since being whisked off for a quick French get away, I ate my way through all of Montréal’s renown food samples. Squeaking a flight through a crazy snowstorm, even for Québec standards, safe at home I brought out my sack of goodness from a small approvisionnement...
As I sat, thinking what the ultimate food for Sunday would be, it actually took me a bit to come to the chili conclusion. Crazy, yes, I am aware of this. Coming from an advertising background, I have to honestly admit that the majority of my Superbowl viewing experience takes place during half time. Perfect...
I don’t know about you, but I typically go one of two ways when I’m on hors D’oeuvres duty; Chips and dip or stress with what will impress. I like entertaining and I quite like the reputation that guests don’t need to eat before a gathering at my place. Lately I’ve found a few speedy...
EGGPLANT CAVIAR 1 Eggplant, halved and roasted 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil 1 Head Garlic, roasted Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste Black Pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Halve the eggplant and lightly salt each side. Lay cut side down in a roasting pan....
MUSHROOM PATÉ 2 Portabella Mushrooms, finely chopped 10 Shitake Mushrooms, 3/4 Cup trimmed and sliced 1 Leek, white and light green parts only, well rinsed and finely chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary, ground 1/3 Cup Red Bell Pepper,...
