Deluxe Bread Pudding

Deluxe Bread Pudding; This is a great way to get the full useage of the breads and baked goods that are past the freshness date.  Any kinds of bread and pastries can be frozen and when you have enough to make this stellar dessert. Cube into bite size peices and using a spoon mix together, spread out in a greased dish baking pan. Ingredients: – 6 cups cubed day-old bread (go for French or brioche for extra yum) – 2 cups milk – 1 cup heavy cream – 4 large eggs – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1/4 cup brown sugar – 2 tsp vanilla extract...

Feliz Cinco de Mayo

Feliz Cinco de Mayo El Grande Hombre; thekitchenman. Buttered Corn Crusted Rock Fish W/ Mango Salsa, spanish rice, refried pinto beans. Mucho Yum! When fresh caught rock fish is at the market, it is so tasty and economical. The filet with no bones can be seasoned and breaded with corn meal, panko crumbs or crushed peanuts or almonds. I chose a smokey Mexican paprika and herb seasoning rubbed into the filet. Season with sea salt. Pat on the corn meal firmly. Heat sauté pan to medium high and place one tablespoon of butter and 4 tablespoons of oil. Place the filets and fry...

Simple Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Pa...

The best octopus I have ever tried was from my hometown neighbours.. [O melhor polvo que eu já tentei foi de meus vizinhos da cidade natal.] All my Galt neighbours from the Azores could be found tenderizing the fresh octopus on a rock in their back yards. My fond memories of grilled octopus started 40 years back at Barrels Portuguese Restaurant in Kitchener. A friend of ours who had just been back from the Azores took us there to dine and asked if we have ever tried the Portuguese style roast suckling pig, donut fish or the grilled octopus. Octopus I exclaimed. One of my...

100 Ranger Cookies

100 Ranger Cookies; The next time you have to bake cookies for a fund raiser or birthday party use this simple cookie recipe to get your children or grand children involved.   A good from the scratch cookie starts with quality ingredients. I find great quality and prices at the local Bulk Barn Using the best products available will make the cookies you bake yummy delicious. Unsalted sweet butter and fresh ground flours. I start by making a simple butter cookie dough. Still by far still cheaper and much tastier than any store bought. Here is what you’ll...

Valentine Fondue for Two.

Fondue for Two! It started with a road trip in Oxford county to pick up some farm fresh veggies and hand crafted cheeses. Some farms have green houses and controlled storage facilities to grow year round. I like the always just picked fresh zucchini, tomatoes, peppers onions cucumbers, okra, asparagus, potatoes, carrots broccoli cauliflower, nuts and grains are deluxe. thekitchenman shops at Victory Veg | Facebook. After lunch we stopped into Gunn’s Hill Cheese which is a cheese emporium here in the dairy capitol of Canada. Fresh right from the area farm cattle....

The Saviour Pot Roast.

The Saviour Pot Roast. I remember my college years and the amount of energy spent making the day count. There was lots of pressure to be in more then one place at a time. Loads of studies to undertake and without a computer back then tons of research was done at the library or study hall. The first college year was at Conestoga food and beverage coarse then more at in Alberta Institute. Here I was starting a new chef position at Panorama Resort. All my friends and family were all back in Ontario.  Moms home cooked meals were miles away. You soon miss the hands on endless...