by Cynthia | Jan 5, 2014 | Sides
1 cup quinoa ¼ cup toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon sunflower oil ½ cup onion, finely chopped ½ cup apples, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 cups chicken broth ½ cup chopped fresh chives Rinse...
by Cynthia | Dec 18, 2013 | Mains
Serves 6-8 people Fresh Ontario turkey (10-12 pounds) kosher salt (½ teaspoon per pound, e.g. 6 teaspoons for a 12 pound bird) fresh ground black pepper (¼ teaspoon per pound) Butter Paste ½ cup unsalted butter zest from 1 lemon 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1...
by Cynthia | Nov 5, 2013 | Desserts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup pecans (chopped) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 small apples, sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup milk 4 eggs 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cane or white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ½...
by Cynthia | Sep 3, 2013 | Soups
1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 inch ginger, finely chopped 2 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded into small pieces 4 cups corn kernels 8 cups chicken stock ½ cup rice,...
by Cynthia | Jun 21, 2013 | Mains
8 chicken thighs (bone in, skin removed) Buttermilk Marinade 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1 lemon (all the zest and juice) ¼ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon celery seed ½ teaspoon salt Coating 1 cup unbleached white...