Foie Gras Roasted Chicken
Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and for many that means a big turkey dinner with all the traditional sides that Grandma used to make, but what if you're tired of turkey? What if you've seen one too many bowls of…
Buttermilk Plum Küchen
This weekend we celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada. What can I say, we crazy bunch of Canucks like to get a jump on the holidays! So this week we're featuring a few ideas for your grateful table starting at the end…
Ratatouille – Rustic French Vegetable Stew
Packed with fresh, late summer vegetables Ratatouille takes advantage of a bountiful garden in a classic Provencal stew, a staple of French country cooking. Roma tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme, bay and olive oil - the ingredient…
Lamb Sandwich with Harissa & Saffron Aioli
Lovingly rubbed, roasted and ever so thinly sliced this Lamb Sandwich with Harissa & Saffron Aioli is packed with warm, fall flavour. Pretty snazzy for a sandwich! I love the change of seasons, watching white turn to green, then green bursts…
Butter Basted Grilled Chicken with Thyme & Chillies
This recipe for Butter Basted Grilled Chicken with Thyme & Chillies creates a light, flavorful chicken that underscores the true taste of chicken. Got charcoal? Even better! Sometimes I read recipes and think, can you even taste the key ingredient?…
Quick Summer Spaghetti, Garden Freshness
A quick, cold fresh bruschetta tossed with hot, fresh-from-the-pot pasta fills the room with tangy aroma. This super simple Summer Spaghetti is a quick side dish or vegetarian main, perfect in the end of summer heat, and ready in under…
Tartiflette – French Potato Bacon & Reblochon Melt
Straight from the French countryside, the classic Tartiflette uses all of my favorite ingredients, potatoes, onions, bacon, cream and & Reblochon cheese, to stunning effect. Creamy, melted ripe cheese, smoky bacon, starchy sustenance, Tartiflette is the perfect new potato dish…
Blueberry Quinoa Bran Loaf with Strawberry Chili Butter
Nutty, sweet and moist Blueberry Quinoa Bran Loaf makes for a great treat. Serve it with a sweet and spicy butter-fruit spread and you're a kitchen super star. I know, I know, 'how can you bake in this heat?!' I…
Curried Potato Salad – Picnic Perfect
Nothing like a quick twist on a classic to keep a meal interesting. Try Curried Potato Salad at your next get together for a little taste of something different. Confession: I had too many mini-potatoes. I can't stop myself, I…
Rosé Sangria – Mommy’s Summer Punch
Bring together pink grapefruit, strawberries, Triple Sec and a bottle of dry rosé and you've got a Rosé Sangria that's perfect for the patio. Reading recipes for Rosé Sangria before making one left me feeling a little like Goldilocks. Some…
Sweet & Sour Slaw with Honey Vinaigrette
This summer's theme on Food Gypsy is light, tasty dishes that go just as easily from the kitchen to the cottage, on a picnic or into the backyard. Tart and tangy with a hint of honey, Sweet & Sour Slaw…
Wax Bean Salad in Bacon Vinaigrette
A late summer salad that makes a great side or a light meal, Wax Bean Salad in Bacon Vinaigrette is served warm, wafting with the intoxicating aroma of bacon. Fresh beans are beginning to flood the local markets. Green beans,…