Oct 11, 2012

Autumn Stew Casserole

Confusing name, isn’t it? Is it a stew, or is it a casserole? It’s both. This is not a low-fat recipe. Run while you still can! Or be brave and face an extra 30 to 60 minutes on the stairmaster but, really, trust me when I say this is worth the calories. Okay, now that that’s out-of-the-way, we’ll tackle the next thing. I wanted to combine an old-fashioned beef stew…

    Oct 9, 2012

    Kay’s Musakhan

    I’ve been intrigued by Mushakan—a Palestinian dish made of chicken and onions, seasoned with sumac, and baked on top of mountain lavash or Saj bread—ever since I saw Bobby Chinn prepare it during World Cafe Middle East. So when Róisín mailed me a bottle of Sumac, I already knew what I’d be using it for. The bread used in the authentic recipe is near impossible to come by for a Dutch…

      Oct 4, 2012

      Onion, Bacon & Gruyere Quiche

      The days of crisp salads and light fruit cocktails are over. Oh yeah, they’re gone alright. It’s time for Autumn food! Can you tell I have a thing for rich, nourishing, and abundant autumn dishes? Casseroles, savoury pies, soups, stews… you name it, I’ll make it. Today I’m celebrating the start of autumn with the ultimate comfort food: a simple and fast onion quiche. Nothing fancy. Cheating a bit even…

        Sep 30, 2012

        Funky Fonq Burger

        Nothing beats a good burger. I’ve always been in love with making burgers of all kinds. You can get a little crazy with them, I like that. There’s just so much flavour you can put into the burger itself. That way you can go easy on the fixings, even though a little melted cheese never hurt anyone. This baby has a wicked tomato flavour while the basil gives it a…

          Sep 25, 2012

          Onion Roasted Potatoes

          I’m a potatoes and onion addict. There’s just no getting around that. Especially roasted potatoes and onions make my heart go pitter-patter. I’ve created so many roasted potato recipes over the years, something I’ll never get tired of. But these beauties are in a league of their own and they are dead simple to prepare. First you whip up a batch of home-made onion soup mix. Love that stuff because…

            Sep 18, 2012

            Another Lazy Sunday Casserole

            I made a simpler, faster and just as tasty a version of my Lazy Sunday Casserole. If you’re into easy, rustic dinners with maximum flavour… this one’s for you! I combined all my favourite ingredients—potatoes, sausages, carrots and onions—and flavours (ranch and jalapeños) and put them in one big ole casserole. Prepping this baby is so easy, and the oven does all the work. What more could a girl (or…