Dad’s Special Relish

      There was lots of area wear where the LF&C New Britain arm strong cast iron grinder that was attached to the edge of the kitchen table. My brother and I would supply the endless hand cranking power to grind out the family recipe ingredients until our arms were taut from over use. To make it less of a chore I would pretend it was a machine gun and would make the bang- bang machine gun shooting sounds as I cranked the make believe Gatling gun just like they did in the movies on Daniel Boone. Dad collected several bushel baskets of produce, stacked...

Pig Tails thekitchenman Way.

Pig Tails thekitchenman way from scratch. To some these pig tails are a culinary masterpiece and would  Appetite, craving for food, is a constant and powerful stimulator of the gastric glands Ivan Pavlov from just looking. Others, probably would be hiding their utter disbelieve that some would actually eat one. Hey, I put the sewer in connoisseur and am proud of it. I am thekitchenman.           The question is, could you eat the rear end of a pig? If you answered no! Than I suggest you leave the page now. On the other hand if you answered why...

Dijon Lamb Chop Lollipops!

Dijon Lamb Chop Lollipops! There will never be another Ewe! Welsh Lamb is what other lambs want to be. Armando’s Finest Quality Meats Granville Island Vancouver is where to go when you want the best! Tender BC lamb chops marinated with a Dijon mustard crust. Massage into the frenched Welch Lamb and let rest for a day. Preheat the BBQ high or oven on broil. Season the chops with some salt and pepper and let rest for 10 minutes. Separate the chops evenly over the grill . Can be set back on the bbq or broil for 3 minutes a side. Fresh garden chop-chop salad with some...

New York Strip Steak and Saucey Pasta

New York Strip Steak and Saucey Pasta. The spring green house tomatoes and mini cucumbers are making it to the produce department. A good Greek style salad is the best way to bring out all those fresh veg flavours. A quick sauté of mushrooms in butter to season up the pan. Some ragu sauce, chili parmesan and some fresh blanched noodles. Seasoned with salt and pepper the steak was grilled at 550 degrees on the hottest grill part on the bbq. 3 minutes a side and let rest. Get out the beer and enjoy. There’s always room for dessert.

The Beef Eaters London Broil

The Beef Eaters London Broil. This cut of meat either has to be cooked at at a high temperature quickly char grilling or by stewing for longer times to obtain an edible non chewy fall apart texture like the left image slow cooked in onions, garlic and tomatoes. It takes some practice, but is an economical way to get some good protein and if you like the taste of British cuisine this would be a great recipe to perfect. You will need; 1/2 pounds top round, London Broil cut. 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp tarragon vinegar...

Spot Prawn Louie Chop-Chop Salad

Spot Prawn Louie Chop-Chop Salad. This salad packs a lot of good flavours and is simple to create. The dressing I use for this is minus the ketchup chili and in place I add some buttermilk. 1/4 cup buttermilk or original use is chili sauce ketchup. 1/4 cup minced scallion. 1 tablespoon minced verde green olives. 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon bottled horseradish. Fresh grinds of Salt and pepper to taste. Cucumber, avocado, ice berg lettuce chunks, celery, red pepper and fresh peeled spot prawns. Place into a bowl and toss with...