I’ve been collecting recipes for many years now. Here are a few of the ones that caught my eye. Although you may find it in one category, it could easily fit into another i.e. an appetizer could also be found in a main etc. Some have been tried, my comments usually show up in italics if I have made them. I’ve given credit to Chef’s/authors/publishers whose names I wrote down when recording the recipes, but go figure – in at the tail end of the boomer generation and blogs didn’t exist when I started collecting them and I never thought of a website either. If I’ve violated any copyrights – just let me know and I’ll fix it. If you try a recipe and have comments, please let me know, I’ll respond. As always – enjoy! Thanks – Chris (cater@foodinspires.com)

Cold Pineapple Mango Soup

This is a great cold soup to make for your next party. Best part is you can use seasonal fruit - like those unctuous peaches or luscious plums (yes even real men have an inner Nigella :) )and nectarines you are seeing in the markets and stores these days. You can also add some white [...]

Cold Pineapple Mango Soup2020-10-12T19:37:25-04:00

5 Tips for Eating Well While at School!

Well it’s the last few days before school starts, but not the end of summer. It will never get easy to see your kids going away to school, no matter what age. So, if you are going away to school or the parent of someone going away to school, read on. For many parents this [...]

5 Tips for Eating Well While at School!2020-10-12T19:37:25-04:00

Curried Beef and Mushroom Patties

Oh I love these!  I could eat a lot of them if it weren't for that look, you know the one.  It is forever etched in every husband's mind, I can almost hear her saying "really, isn't that your third patty?!?".  Oh well, I know she's only looking after me!  But you can have as many as you like.  Make [...]

Curried Beef and Mushroom Patties2020-10-12T19:37:25-04:00

Almond Bars

This is a recipe from a book called "Blissful Brownies".  My Minneapolis princess sent it to me years ago and I go to it for innovative ideas.  This is a great recipe - just a few ingredients that come together in one bowl (well a medium size bowl for the dry ingredients and a soup bowl for the [...]

Almond Bars2020-10-12T19:37:26-04:00

Crunchy vs Chewy or Something in Between!

What's your favourite texture of cookie?  Mine is chewy!  But I made these cookies, lets just call them Chocolate Lovers Delight.  Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.  Part of the reason there is so much chocolate (really, you need a reason for chocolate!) is because I was sure I had Skor bits (which the recipe called for) [...]

Crunchy vs Chewy or Something in Between!2020-10-12T19:37:26-04:00

Pan American Food Festival

I had the pleasure of participating as a Chef in the Pan American Food Festival this weekend.  This is an annual event but my first time with them.  I had the pleasure of assisting some Master Chef's - Norman van Aken from the US, Roger Arakaki from Peru, and Rich Francis from our home and native land.  To see these [...]

Pan American Food Festival2020-10-12T19:37:26-04:00

Strawberry Mascarpone Tart with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

You can't miss them, they are all over the place right now! Yes I'm talking berries, peaches, plums - little bundles of goodness that scream summer and burst in your mouth with sweet and sometimes tart sensations. It's all good though, for every tart berry there are many many sweet ones. I had a private [...]

Strawberry Mascarpone Tart with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction2020-10-12T19:37:26-04:00

A few days (not enough) in Montreal!

Yes, we went to Montreal for a few days.  Fortunate enough to have our daughter and son join us - a real treat.  So much to tell you about this beautiful city - most importantly, the culture and food.  It almost felt like we were back in Paris.  Old Montreal is absolutely beautiful.  The choice of [...]

A few days (not enough) in Montreal!2020-10-12T19:37:27-04:00

Spicy Chicken with Jewelled Quinoa – A Sophisticated “Q”!

Who says bbq's have to be informal dining only?! Here's what we had for dinner last night. Spicy Chicken with Jewelled Quinoa. So simple, and with just a little creativity on the plating, we elevated it from "flip-flops" to "sandals" while we dined - ahem! The spicy chicken rub is just a regular spice rub with [...]

Spicy Chicken with Jewelled Quinoa – A Sophisticated “Q”!2020-10-12T19:37:27-04:00

Open-faced Beef Tenderloin Sliders

I'm always looking for newish ideas to serve for hors d 'oeuvres. I did this for a party - what a hit! Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish and Honey Mustard served on Naan triangles. So simple, and you won't break the bank! I like my tenderloin with salt and pepper. Nothing, absolutely nothing, else. Yes you can [...]

Open-faced Beef Tenderloin Sliders2020-10-12T19:37:27-04:00
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