By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 teaspoons cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 can ...
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By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Today we will learn about another specific — and difficult — craving to overcome: caffeine. Although caffeinated drinks are a staple for many, here we’ll provide lots of alternatives to help satisfy those cravings. ...
Read More »Halloween Candy Hit And Miss List: Helpful Tricks On How To Eat Your Treats The Smart Way
It’s no secret that a lot of candy is going to be eaten in the coming days. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is sharing pointers on how to enjoy your treats, while causing as little damage as possible to your ...
Read More »Tender Minty Garden Squash Salad
By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Ingredients 2 small zucchini 2 small yellow (summer) squash 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon sea salt pepper to taste 1/4 cup ...
Read More »Autumn Is The Perfect Time To Grow Great Gourmet Garden Salads
By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist There are good reasons to plant a garden in the fall, even though the plants and seeds may take a little longer to germinate in cooler weather. A fall garden provides unique opportunities to ...
Read More »Manicotti, My Way
By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Ingredients Manicotti pasta shells 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves – minced 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups cooked ham, chopped 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons all ...
Read More »Quick Meal Idea — Freezer Cooking
By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Some nights we have a lot more time to cook than others. When you do have extra time, try to cook an extra batch of food, stick it in the freezer and then just ...
Read More »Pumpkin Cornmeal Bread
By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups cornmeal 1 egg, beaten slightly 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons shortening (melted) Method 1. ...
Read More »Thanksgiving Gatherings: Fellowships With Families And Friends
By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist In Canada, on the second Monday in October, and in the United States, on the last Thursday in November, people come together with family and friends to share a Thanksgiving meal. A Thanksgiving gathering ...
Read More »Caribbean Ginger Stewed Chicken With String Beans
By Chris De La Rosa PRIDE Cuisine Columnist This is a dish mom would always make on a Monday, when she would have leftover stewed chicken from Sunday’s massive lunch (well if my brother and I didn’t attack the chicken ...
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