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)

Aug 17 2013 – UPDATE – Loblaw, PC Cooking School – What’s for Dinner Classes, August Schedule

Two more locations - In May this year, I started doing demo/instruction at the PC Cooking Schools at Loblaw locations throughout the GTA.  Many of you have requested that I inform you of when I might be in your neighborhood so I'm posting this schedule for the month of August.  The program is free to attend in that you [...]

Aug 17 2013 – UPDATE – Loblaw, PC Cooking School – What’s for Dinner Classes, August Schedule2020-10-12T19:37:49-04:00

The Parra Social

A very good customer had purchased a "Dinner for 4" package as the First Prize for a raffle item from me (Food Inspires).  It was for an event called the Parra Social an annual event attended by current and past generations of people from Parra.  Parra is a village in Northern Goa.  It is one [...]

The Parra Social2020-10-12T19:37:49-04:00

Doodh Peda – now that’s good Fudge!

It's Wednesday and time for a treat!  This is an easy version of a classic sweet Doodh Peda--the Indian version of Canadian Fudge.  Simple ingredients you probably already have at home and if not, easy enough to get from the local grocery store.  It took less than 1 hour to make, hard to believe given the [...]

Doodh Peda – now that’s good Fudge!2020-10-12T19:37:50-04:00

Portuguese Egg Tarts

Earlier this month, my daughter returned from her vacation in Portugal.  Absolutely loved it.  From the pictures she has seen of Goa (she hasn't been there yet), she could definitely see the Portuguese influence in the architecture, the colours and the food.  One of her emails from Portugal said "Dad, we tried these Pasteis de Nata, [...]

Portuguese Egg Tarts2020-10-12T19:37:50-04:00

Stuffed Grape Leaves

At the dinner table a few weeks back, the conversation turned to vegetarian cooking and more, healthful items on the menu. Among the menu items discussed were stuffed grape leaves. I've never worked with grape leaves before but was eager to try them. I do love dolmades though I wouldn't go so far to call [...]

Stuffed Grape Leaves2020-10-12T19:37:50-04:00

A 90th Birthday Party!

It was a joyous celebration – 90 years young! On the weekend I Chef’d for a wonderful family (4 sisters) celebrating their mum’s 90th birthday. As a Chef, I know that presentation is a feast for the eyes before the tongue has a chance to taste anything. Well in this particular case, the presentation was [...]

A 90th Birthday Party!2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Liz’s Garden Party

What an evening! A few months ago, I was asked if I would donate a dinner for 4 to the Riverwood Conservancy Silent Auction Event to be held in April 2013. I agreed, the environment has always been a cause near and dear to my heart. I spent 3 years promoting TD Canada Trust’s Friends [...]

Liz’s Garden Party2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Salted Black and White Chocolate Brownies

Here's a recipe from one of my all time favorite Chef's Ina Garten aka the Barefoot Contessa.  I adapted the recipe to reduce the amount of fat in the Brownie.  My goodness, if they tasted this good with the reduced fat recipe, can you just imagine how good they would be with the regular recipe, [...]

Salted Black and White Chocolate Brownies2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Spiced Coconut Salmon on a Cedar Plank with Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

The sun was peeking through the clouds yesterday, in and out and in and out. So when it finally decided to stay out around 3, I decided to bbq. I know, I just bbq'd a few days ago, but it's summer (well almost). Anyway, here is a great recipe for a Spiced Coconut Salmon on [...]

Spiced Coconut Salmon on a Cedar Plank with Rosemary Garlic Potatoes2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Oh what a week!

Well my friends, it's been a hectic week at home.  Dad got sick and we had to take him to the hospital - he's much better and should be home over the next few days.  I was feeling just awful after last weekend and finally dragged myself to a walk-in on Tuesday only to discover I [...]

Oh what a week!2020-10-12T19:37:53-04:00
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