Coconut Beer Shrimp

Coconut Beer Shrimp. O man the famous in season waters to the south produce some of the tastiest gulf jumbo shrimp. These beauties are now showing up at the docks and markets just as Hurricane season unfolds I look forward to getting this premium quality shrimp that disappear as fast as they are caught. Usually shipped off to Dubai and Japan. But this year the trade economy is weak because of Covid  and the number #1 fancy seafood which is sold abroad for many more dollars is showing up here in Ontario. Demand is low and the catch this season is abundant. I managed to...

Jar_Doo Wings.

  Jar Doo Wings. I get asked on a regular bases what is my favourite restaurant snack food. Simple, the chicken wing! Now I’m the kind of chef that over the years of gastronomy found very little food that I don’t like! One food item that has been a staple on so many menus is the lowly chicken wing. When I was executive chef eateries like Turtle Jacks, Pat and Mario’s, Hungry Moose, Houlahan’s, Knotty Pine Planet Hollywood, Hard rock Cafe and numerous other pub, sport-pub-bar concepts for which I  branded and created recipes that were extended as...

Banana Pecan Nut Muffins

Banana Pecan Nut Muffins. When ever we head out for a BC moment cruising to the many places of interest, I try to whittle down the provisions left at home for the next few days. We usually pack a cooler and love to have an impromptu nibble and a nip while out on the road. Packing a road trip lunch should include a good muffin. More often than not, that there is always an abundance of ripened bananas. I hate to waste food and if I can will whip up a quick banana batter and bake off a loaf or a few muffins. This recipe can be made in a loaf tin or equally portioned into a...

Petit Poivre Classic Vichyssoise. Green ...

Green Pea Vichyssoise. I just got a bag full of organic English peas. I’m going to make a Petit Green Pea Vichyssoise using an Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Vichyssoise recipe. Ingredients needed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 leeks, white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced 2 cups of petit English peas 2 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups heavy cream 4 fresh chives, finely chopped 1 pinch nutmeg salt and fresh pepper to taste. Yogurt crème finish. In a large, heavy bottom pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once butter is...

Canada Day Birthday Celebration

Canada Day Birthday Celebration. The Provincial Parks are allowing  access and camping to celebrate if you can get a spot thekitchenman likes this retro recipe my aunt would make for the weekend to celebrate Canada Day at the cottage near Algonquin Park. The ingredients were simple and quick to assemble. 2 packages strawberry jello. 2 packages vanilla pudding, cool whip or  dream whip 2 lbs. strawberries…. Slice the nice berries and use for the top layer. Chop the bruised ones and the trim. Follow directions on the jello package combining the two adding the chopped...