Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
This is a recipe I stumbled upon when looking for something new to do with venison. It is truly easy and works on almost everything...as you'll see in the notes below.
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Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
My students made this on a weekly basis, the recipe has been perfected by students so you know it will work well. The picture below is how it was sold to teachers, staff and students for $2.75. There are also a few variations below that we tried and loved but did not get pictures of.

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Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This is the perfect side dish for all Tex-Mex entrees. It is spicy and sweet and super colourful to make your plate even more appealing.

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Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads/Dressing on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Make approximately 1 cup (250 mL)
Ingredients
1 medium beet, trimmed/peeled
1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup oil (neutral flavor such as canola)
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
- Wrap beet in foil and roast in the oven on a baking tray (to help capture leaks) for 60 minutes at 400F
- Unwrap beet and allow to cool slightly
- Roughly cut beet and measure out 1/2 cup
- In a blender mix together all ingredients except for the oils.
- Slowly incorporate the oils to help set the emulsification.
Hint
- Wear gloves when working with beets or you will have purple hands!
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This salad is too easy to eat. And it is a pleasant change from your traditional pasta salads.

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