Versatile Stuffing.

Versatile Stuffing. Making a quick bread stuffing for a plump chicken, turkey, pork tenderloin or my favourite rolled in some juicy pork back baby ribs. Lightly seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, herbed with some thyme, sage for a chicken or rosemary, oregano for lamb, or garlic, onion, thyme and parsley for pork. Add some dried apple or some chopped sautéed mushrooms. The flavour combinations depend on what flavour you like and have on hand.   Start with a med hot fry pan and fry up about a half pound of bacon. Pour off the rendered bacon grease just before...

Rolled & Stuffed Spare Ribs

Dad’s Rolled and Stuffed Ribs Breslau Hotel Style.               Procedure: I learned how to do this recipe blindfolded before I was 15. My dad was in charge of some large Oktoberfest feedings at the Pennsylvania Kitchen and Rolled Ribs and Pig Tails were made by the thousands. At the old Breslau Hotel buffet it would be normal to do 500 portions on a Friday Night. Once you have 4 split racks of side ribs or baby back ribs depending on your budget. In my opinion the side ribs taste the best because of the fat seams and cartilage...

Otto’s Russian-Style Hearty Cabbag...

                Russian-Style Hearty Cabbage Soup When I was living in Invermere BC I did lots of sightseeing into the mountainous back country adjacent the Purcell, Selkirk and the Rockies mountain ranges. I remember being shown the many off the beat and track valley rivers and trails that were once transportation routes for the many mines that were situated all through this area. Some of the mines had natural hot springs and gardens that flourished to bath and feed the hungry miners. This one particular backwoods mine still had a...

Table Hopping with thekitchenman.

Table Hopping with thekitchenman. When I get to visit a new area eatery that I’ve been told about or just happen find and old diner or golf course  or resort restaurant of interest. It’s super finding so many family run stores with hand crafted food items and pantry items while checking out the back roads here in Woodstock and the surrounding farming counties. The great drives over the open county roads is pleasant and sets you up to get a destination well rested and ready to explore. So far taking the old highways and back roads in to Ayr, Guelph, Cambridge,...

Back Yard BBQ Thanksgiving

When the BBQ kitchenman is doing his thing at a back yard alfresco party, it is always important to make the food as exciting and unique tasting as possible. When I put together a menu for a party, I like to hear Gourmand feedback! One of thekitchenman’s sure hit back yard chow downs is this menu.  Now this meal started with a BBQ grill full of fresh caught prawns, some spicy wings, sided with garden fresh salad and a cold watermelon spritzer too start. Main course, New Orleans Creole rubbed seasoned Chicken Legs. Cherry Smoke Honey Garlic Ribs, Slow Smoked Pulled...