Jan

24

Saffron Couscous Turkey Roll

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Well, this is the second time Melanie makes this dish, and this was the first time we’ve made it together!  Much like the first time, this rolled turkey breast was absolutely delicious, and I wish I had a spare stomach for suppers like these.  This is the perfect dish for small holiday gatherings as a 2 pound turkey breast can easily feed 6-8 people!

We decided to try something new with this recipe post, and if you venture past this intro, you’ll notice we’ve added collages of candid prep shots.  This should provide you with more insight into our kitchen manners, and I give full credit to Melanie for this idea.  She’s been quite the shutter bug in the Kitchen lately!

Read on for the full details and our candid prep shots!

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Jan

3

Port Pork Tenderloin Roast

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We bought some pork tenderloins from Costco recently and we’ve been experimenting with them. This is a random creation I whipped up this past weekend and though it isn’t a perfect recipe, I think there are some great ideas you could pull from it that would work well.

I decided to cook this tenderloin in a manner that I do not typically use for this cut of meat, but needless to say, it all worked out quite wonderfully. The pork was cooked in a simple vegetable/port broth with onions, garlic, thyme, carrots and fingerling potatoes.

I cooked it as you would cook a normal roast, and the gravy I whipped up in the end was just the sweetness the pork needed to send it over the edge! You’ll find you need to remove the tenderloin early from the roasting pan as the veggies and broth need extra time to simmer.

Head on over past the break for my simple guidelines and ingredients list!  Cheers and happy eating!

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Nov

28

Tomato Fennel Soup with Tomato Olive Crostini

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Tomato Fennel Soup with Tomato Olive Crostini

Well, it’s American thanksgiving weekend, and oddly enough, we put together quite the feast last night and invited some close friends of our to celebrate with us.  This was round 1 of the food, and what a round it was.  This has to be the most delectable soup I have ever had, and it’s simplicity certainly helps seal the deal.

Read on to find out just how dead simple this savory tomato soup is!

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Oct

21

Baked Potato Chips

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This has to be the easiest recipe I have ever posted on the site, but the amazing flavour and simplicity of these baked potato chips was beyond stellar!  The basic principle is pretty simple: sliced potato, seasonings, and an oven.  Read on for my directions.

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Oct

21

Sweet Potato and Leek Pancakes with Applesauce and Sour Cream

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It’s hump day and for some god forsaken reason I decided to spend a solid hour in the kitchen, actually, make it two, cooking up a storm.  It had been a while since I had dedicated myself to a few new recipes, and tonight was the night for me to break that slump.  This is the first of two recipes I worked on, and these potato pancakes are hands down the best potato pancakes I’ve ever tasted.  Read on for the full directions!

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Sep

27

Autumn Root Vegetable Soup

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Fall is, not only the best time of the year, it’s also a time where friends and family get together to kick off the holiday season.  I felt a little adventurous today, as you’ll notice by the long list of ingredients and the inclusion of 4 pictures throughout the cooking process.  This root soup is a favorite of mine, and this latest batch has to be the best I have ever tasted.

Read on for the next 3 pictures and my tasty directions!

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