en-us This past weekend we hosted Mother’s Day dinner, which meant I needed to do some chef-ing on a day I’d hoped to do nothing at all. Dilemma...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/38205--bbq-ribs-a-make-ahead-meal-for-the-long-weekend 2012-05-19 04:30:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/38205--bbq-ribs-a-make-ahead-meal-for-the-long-weekend This past week was a busy one, which meant Grammy was in town to look after mini sous chef one evening. Now my mom, as I’ve mentioned, is an...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/38033--cilantro-lime-chicken-soup-a-one-pot-meal-for-busy-families 2012-05-11 04:30:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/38033--cilantro-lime-chicken-soup-a-one-pot-meal-for-busy-families We have a few gluten-free friends and family members who often share our table, so I’ve been stockpiling recipes that can work for everyone. And...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37864--baked-pasta-with-spinach-and-artichoke-gluten-free-goodness 2012-05-05 01:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37864--baked-pasta-with-spinach-and-artichoke-gluten-free-goodness It was one of those weekend days where only a slow cooker recipe would do: overnight guests, breakfast for many, a baby shower, and dinner on the...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37615--saucy-slow-cooker-pot-roast-two-for-one-recipe 2012-04-28 04:30:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37615--saucy-slow-cooker-pot-roast-two-for-one-recipe There is nothing better (in my opinion) than a homemade burger, fresh off the barbeque. A sure sign flip flop weather is here. Now I know there are...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37462--tandoori-chicken-burgers-grilling-season-is-here 2012-04-21 04:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37462--tandoori-chicken-burgers-grilling-season-is-here I have a great vegetarian enchilada recipe I make every couple of weeks, but we’d been on such a veggie kick recently I knew chef in training...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37383--chicken-enchiladas-an-easy-recipe-for-a-family-fiesta 2012-04-12 09:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37383--chicken-enchiladas-an-easy-recipe-for-a-family-fiesta Without question, my go-to dessert is an apple or berry crisp. Served straight from the oven with real (read: high fat) vanilla ice cream. Packed with...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37159--apple-berry-brown-betty-an-easy-slow-cooker-dessert 2012-04-05 18:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37159--apple-berry-brown-betty-an-easy-slow-cooker-dessert We never did the Sunday night roast thing when I was growing up. Far too traditional for my hippie parents, I think. So while I love the idea of...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36328--roast-pork-loin-with-bacon-cider-gravy-sunday-night-dinner 2012-03-30 21:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36328--roast-pork-loin-with-bacon-cider-gravy-sunday-night-dinner I’ve mentioned before that chicken pot pie is one of my all-time favourite comfort foods. The combo of piping hot saucy chicken and veggies...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36593--tuscan-style-chicken-pot-pie-comfort-food-for-company 2012-03-23 19:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36593--tuscan-style-chicken-pot-pie-comfort-food-for-company We are big pancake fans. If you're a guest in our house, you’re almost guaranteed a pancake or two during your visit. But while the fluffy cakes...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36582--ricotta-oat-bran-pancakes-with-maple-raspberry-sauce-healthy-protein-packed-breakfast 2012-03-15 09:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36582--ricotta-oat-bran-pancakes-with-maple-raspberry-sauce-healthy-protein-packed-breakfast We don’t eat a lot of fish. Yes, I know we should. But the challenge is chef in training: it’s at the bottom of his “foods I like to...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36293--dilled-salmon-with-leek-parcels-an-easy-fish-friday-meal 2012-03-08 19:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36293--dilled-salmon-with-leek-parcels-an-easy-fish-friday-meal Cheesecake is on my “rarely tackle” list. For one, it can’t be made and consumed immediately: It requires mixing, baking, and hours...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36140--vanilla-bean-cheesecake-a-decadent-dessert-lightens-up 2012-03-03 04:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36140--vanilla-bean-cheesecake-a-decadent-dessert-lightens-up Quesadillas are a pretty regular thing in my kitchen. Sometimes to shake up Taco Tuesdays we have quesadillas instead. I know, we’re wild. So I...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35989--chicken-mango-and-brie-quesadillas-quick-and-kid-friendly 2012-02-25 04:30:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35989--chicken-mango-and-brie-quesadillas-quick-and-kid-friendly Feeling the need for another vegetarian meal on the menu, I asked chef in training to flip through Chatelaine’s Dinner in 30 cookbook and pick...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35861--secretly-creamy-pesto-pasta-a-healthy-twist-on-a-favourite 2012-02-16 21:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35861--secretly-creamy-pesto-pasta-a-healthy-twist-on-a-favourite Beef bourguignon is one of those dishes…when it’s made well, oh my: romance of the gastronomical variety. To me it’s also a dish...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35718--beef-bourguignon-karma-s-romantic-valentine-s-day-dinner 2012-02-10 20:02:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35718--beef-bourguignon-karma-s-romantic-valentine-s-day-dinner We love breakfast for dinner. But scrambled eggs can get boring, and I can only accommodate so many demands requests for ghost, cat, whale, or Little...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35521--bacon-and-egg-pie-the-ultimate-breakfast-for-dinner-meal 2012-02-02 10:26:49.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35521--bacon-and-egg-pie-the-ultimate-breakfast-for-dinner-meal If I had to pick one dish to eat forever, it would be French onion soup. Hands down. For me it’s the ultimate comfort food, reminiscent of post...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35383--fabulous-french-onion-soup-bring-the-bistro-home 2012-01-26 21:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35383--fabulous-french-onion-soup-bring-the-bistro-home We’ve recently started a Friday night tradition: make-your-own pizza and movie night. So far, we’ve managed pita or English muffin pizzas...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35174--bbq-chicken-pizza-the-best-movie-night-meal 2012-01-20 20:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35174--bbq-chicken-pizza-the-best-movie-night-meal Ah, New Year’s resolutions. We’ve all made (and broken) them, right? So this year I resolve to skip the resolutions. But I am going to...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35041--thai-basil-noodles-with-tofu-better-than-take-out 2012-01-13 19:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35041--thai-basil-noodles-with-tofu-better-than-take-out A sort of Christmas miracle took place in our house this year: the husband, who by his own admission is a better taste tester than chef, decided he...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34885--chicken-tortilla-lasagna-a-family-friendly-meal 2012-01-06 21:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34885--chicken-tortilla-lasagna-a-family-friendly-meal With at least one more holiday party on the horizon (welcome 2012!), I thought a test run of an appetizer recipe might be a good idea. And because I...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34731--thai-turkey-meatballs-a-healthy-appetizer-for-your-next-party 2011-12-28 04:30:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34731--thai-turkey-meatballs-a-healthy-appetizer-for-your-next-party One of my 2012 goals is to spend more time enjoying the company of friends and family, and less time in the kitchen with an apron on. And I decided to...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34715--baked-croque-monsieur-make-ahead-brunch-for-new-year-s-day 2011-12-21 11:18:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34715--baked-croque-monsieur-make-ahead-brunch-for-new-year-s-day This is a recipe I’d been looking forward to making for a while: Velvety chocolate pudding (from Chatelaine’s Holiday 100+ best recipes...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34566--velvety-chocolate-pudding-an-easy-10-minute-dessert 2011-12-21 04:30:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34566--velvety-chocolate-pudding-an-easy-10-minute-dessert I may no longer be a full-fledged vegetarian, but my taste buds still love veggie-based meals. And because we try as a family to eat meatless at least...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34575--spinach-and-feta-tart-makes-a-hearty-vegetarian-fare 2011-12-16 20:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34575--spinach-and-feta-tart-makes-a-hearty-vegetarian-fare I’ve never participated in a cookie exchange. I’ve been asked, but somehow the prospect of making DOZENS of cookies in the midst of...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34076--chocolate-pinwheels-easier-than-they-look-and-perfect-for-cookie-swap-season 2011-12-14 04:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34076--chocolate-pinwheels-easier-than-they-look-and-perfect-for-cookie-swap-season