Recently I was invited to the opening of a new restaurant in Ottawa. Obviously, someone has finally taken note of my fine culinary skills *cough cough*. I'm kidding. Thankfully, someone did take note of my fine culinary taste buds. I asked The Pine's executive chef, Luc Doiron, if he'd share one of his recipes with my readers and he very graciously agreed. I can't wait to make this and then lock myself in a room to eat it. What? It's looks too good to share. White Chocolate and …
Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches
I found this recipe a few years ago in one of my Everyday Food mags. It's become a family favorite. When we can't get to the BBQ, we cook the flank steak in a very hot iron skillet. Always delicious Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon water 2 carrots, grated 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 4 hero rolls 1 pound sliced Flank Steak with Lime …
Pleasantville Candied Popcorn
ALERT! ALERT! This popcorn is ridiculously addictive. It's also PINK!!! Hooray for pink popcorn, because it's great for baby showers, princess parties, pink-themed parties, and sleepovers. Pleasantville Candied Popcorn 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water Red & yellow food colouring 2 tbsp butter 1 package microwave popcorn In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir sugar with water. Add 10 drops red and 4 drops yellow food colouring and butter. Set over medium heat. Stir …
Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Chili-Lime Sauce
My mother found this recipe in a House & Home magazine and it has become an instant favorite in our family. The shrimp is delicious, but it's really all about this sauce. The sauce is a flavour explosion. BAM! This is great for an appetizer at a party because it can be made ahead of time. It's also really great in the summer over a bed of cold Asian noodles or with a side salad. Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Chili-Lime Drizzle Ingredients: 2 454 g packages raw peeled large shrimp …
Martin’s AMAZING French Toast
I had this at a friend's house a couple of years ago and its become one of my favorite things to make for a large crowd for breakfast. I can't remember where she got it from, so we're just going to call this Martin's AMAZING French Toast. This past weekend my daughter requested it for her "birthday breakfast" with friends after a sleepover and I reluctantly complied(sarcasm font). It is by far one of the most decadent, delicious breakfasts you'll ever have, or as I like to call it, padding for …
