Mussels Steamed in a Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce (Mussels Dijonnaise) I was watching French Food at home by Laura Calder and became inspired to make steamed mussels which is weird because she was making lentil soup but I digress. This dish comes together in under 10 minutes but would easily impress at any dinner ...
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Linguine in Lobster Dijonnaise
Linguine in Lobster Dijonnaise This is another recipe I shared a few years ago... LOVE IT!!!! We had this for Mike’s birthday dinner the other night and it was a big hit! This recipe was inspired by my Mussels Dijonnaise recipe, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, man the French can cook! Using smaller amounts of butter and cream still ...
Baked Mustard Chicken
Baked Mustard Chicken OMG! This is ridiculously easy and oh so delicious! This is great for an evening dinner or even for entertaining. ...
European Pot Roast
European Pot Roast I’m calling this a European Pot Roast because I couldn’t decide if the flavours were more French or German and also because Pot Roast is American in origin (it is, I googled it!). My family and I always come back to a homemade pot roast; the aroma in the house as it’s cooking is definitely one of my favourite things about ...
Tomato, Onion and Spinach Tart
Tomato, Onion and Spinach Tart Tarts and doughs are usually associated with sweets but this savoury dish is absolutely incredible. This is vegetarian and yet it is completely satisfying (Mike didn’t even notice!). This is great for lunch, brunch or dinner; serve with your favourite green salad to make it a complete meal. Serves 4 1 ¼ Cup ...
Pan Seared Scallops in a Butter and Cream Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops in a Butter and Cream Sauce OMG! It’s the last day of 2014! This was such an amazing year and I have so much to be grateful for, I hope everyone reading this has this same sentiment.  This recipe is inspired by anyone looking for a decadent cream sauce that isn’t going to sabotage any healthy New Years resolution, in fact this ...
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon We had snow on the weekend! The first of the year where it actually stuck! Our neighbours have put up their Christmas lights (Mike rolled his eyes) and it’s that time of year again. I don’t know about you but I LOVE this time of year. Of course by January I’ll be ready for spring. A great way to enjoy the cold November weather is ...
Layered Vegetable Bake with Fresh Thyme
Layered Vegetable Bake with Fresh Thyme I was at a complete loss as to what to call this. Not only could I not decide what it is, I couldn’t decide on it’s ethnicity; I considered it French but my mother considered it Italian. Whatever the name, whatever the ethnicity, it’s delicious. This comes together easily and presents impressively. Don’t ...
Roasted Mushrooms
Roasted Mushrooms The depth of flavour you get when roasting mushrooms is incredible. This is a simple recipe that presents as refined. This is also a great side for any occasion. Serves 4 2 227 g Packges of Cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5-6 Sprigs of fresh thyme Salt Pepper - Â Preheat your oven to ...
Provence Style Mushrooms with Roasted Tomatoes
Provence Style Mushrooms with Roasted Tomatoes This sounds like a fancy side but really this is more of a classic steakhouse side. I made this for dinner the other night, we had steak and potato wedges with this side. I knew it was a winner when Mike took seconds even though he wasn’t finished his steak yet! 1 Pint grape or cherry ...