top of page
Search


Simmered stovetop pork chops with garlic, mushroom and onion gravy
Photographs by Julia Laxer Today we are going to do a version of a classic North American comfort food dish. Look through just about any...
Michael Laxer
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Spicy Slow Cooker Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Today we are going to take a look at making a spicy shrimp and sausage gumbo in the slow cooker that you serve over a bed of rice. Before...
Michael Laxer
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


A Basketful of Apple Recipes -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Apple Pizza, Apple Strudel, Crispy Apples, Waldorf Apple Salad & more Cookbook: A Basketful of Apple Recipes, Juliette Huot Publishing...
Michael Laxer
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Ā
Ā


Quick to Make, Delicious to Eat: Some Dishes from Latvia -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Latvian Style Steak and Onion, the Riga Cutlet, Bread Soup & more. Last week we looked at the Soviet English language magazine Sputnik...
Michael Laxer
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Ā
Ā


Oven-roasting a stuffed whole salmon
Here we look at making a whole salmon stuffed with red onion, jalapeno, garlic and lemon. The technique could not be easier and produces...
Michael Laxer
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Try Eating the Azerbaijanian Way, USSR 1968 -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Pilau Turshi, Kyufta-Bozbash Soup, Azerbaijanian-Style Fried Meat & more. The Soviet English language magazine Sputnik often had a...
Michael Laxer
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Ā
Ā


Spicy Ramen Salad Wrap
By Julia Laxer Asian style salad rolls are a refreshing and relatively easy thing to make at home. Here I am jazzing the standard roll up...
Michael Laxer
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Ā
Ā


Montreal Steak Spice Frenched Pork Rack Roast
Today we are going to look at a very flavourful and relatively easy way to make a "frenched" pork roast. A frenched pork roast is like...
Michael Laxer
Jan 24, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Hot Italian Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Roast
Simplicity itself this is more a technique almost than a recipe. You can make countless variations. Today we are going to look at a very...
Michael Laxer
Jan 23, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Zippy Pickle Soup
Zippy Pickle Soup- Adapted from a Ukrainian Pickle soup that my Dad, Greg used to make Submitted by Natalie Ingredients: -1 medium onion...
Michael Laxer
Jan 17, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Spicy Spinach Curry
By Natalie Today we are making a spinach curry that is fiery and that makes the most of a variety of spices, chilies and peppers, as well...
Michael Laxer
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Mme Benoit makes brioche, the "Bread Like No Other" -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. True French Brioche, Cheese Brioche, Brioche Patissier and more. Iconic Canadian chef and and cookbook writer Jehane BenoƮt...
Michael Laxer
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Ā
Ā


Caribbean Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese
A take on the ultimate comfort food inspired by Bajan style Macaroni pie. By Natalie Here I am doing a take on the ultimate comfort food...
Michael Laxer
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Ā
Ā


Spicy Beef, Cheese, Tomatillo & Hominy Chili Casserole
Today we are going to look at making a beef and hominy chili that is then covered in cheese and baked in a casserole for a truly...
Michael Laxer
Dec 19, 20202 min read
Ā
Ā


The Christmas Cookie Book -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Butterscotch Cutouts, Raspberry Marzipan Cookies, Sour Cream Cookies and more. Vintage Cookbook: The Christmas Cookie Book- Virginia...
Michael Laxer
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Ā
Ā


Fried Chicken Strips Spanish-Style w. Spicy Mayo
Today we are going to take a look at making Spanish-style fried chicken strips. These are crunchy and spicy with bold flavours that are...
Michael Laxer
Dec 12, 20202 min read
Ā
Ā


Butternut Squash Pumpkin Bars
By Natalie Today we are going to look at a fall pumpkin and squash treat. Crust Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup brown...
Michael Laxer
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Ā
Ā


Pepper Goat Soup
Today I am going to share a recipe that is inspired by two widely disparate dishes. This combines the spiciness and use of goat found in...
Michael Laxer
Dec 5, 20202 min read
Ā
Ā


Soviet Life Russian Cuisine 1968 -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Pirozhki, Shashlik, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Kiev and more. Vasara Restaurant, USSR 1978 In July, 1968 the English language magazine...
Michael Laxer
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Ā
Ā


Beef Chuck Chili with Homemade Jalapeno Cornbread
Today we are going to take a look at a classic style of chili with beef and vegetables that gains a wonderful texture from the addition...
Michael Laxer
Nov 22, 20202 min read
Ā
Ā
bottom of page