Michael Laxer
Bread and Garlic Soup
Today we are going to make a soup that is absolutely perfect for the season and that is inspired by similar soups made in Spain, Portugal...
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Michael Laxer
Dec 4, 20222 min read
Spicy Sausage and Bok Choy Stir Fry
Today we are taking a look at a spicy dish that mixes sausage and bok choy and is very easy to make. To begin you want to make the sauce...
Michael Laxer
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Beef Barley Soup w. Kale, Parsley & Carrots
By Natalie A hearty soup is perfect on a cold or rainy fall day and Beef Barley Soup is a classic. This is my take on it with kale,...
Michael Laxer
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Mediterranean style ground beef with spinach and feta
Today we are going to take a look at recipe that combines ground beef, spinach, green pepper, tomato, seasonings and spices and feta...
Michael Laxer
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Smashed Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Today we are going to take a look at a terrific side dish or gameday/party snack, smashed parmesan Brussels sprouts. These are very easy...
Michael Laxer
Sep 22, 20221 min read
A Spicy Touch -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Moong Bean Soup, Mango Pickle, Coriander Chutney, Okra Curry, Stuffed Eggplants and more. Vintage Cookbook: A Spicy Touch, Noorbanu...
Michael Laxer
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Fish and How to Cook It -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. the "Spencer Method", Cioppino, Fish Cakes, Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Mystery Sardine Sandwiches and more. Vintage Cookbook: Fish...
Michael Laxer
Aug 16, 20221 min read
Smoked Salmon and Spaghetti with Capers
Delicious and really easy to make, today's recipe looks at a terrific way to use smoked salmon. This dish works best with spaghetti,...
Michael Laxer
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Spicy Mint Chutney w. BBQ Lamb Chops
With Natalie Today we are going to take a look at how to make a fiery, flavourful mint chutney. While you can use this as a condiment on...
Michael Laxer
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Basa Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Basa is mild and inexpensive Asian catfish that works with a wide array of sauces and flavours. It has become widely available in grocery...
Michael Laxer
Jul 21, 20221 min read
Italian Casserole Cooking -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Oxtail Ragout, Mama Mia Chicken, Pork Chops w. Vermouth, Sardines w. Fennel, Parmesan Artichokes and more. Vintage Cookbook: Italian...
Michael Laxer
Jul 1, 20222 min read
BBQ Grilled Yellow Hot Peppers with Prosciutto & Cream Cheese
Today we will be looking at a terrific BBQ side -- grilled stuffed Yellow Hot Peppers. While larger size jalapeños can also be used,...
Michael Laxer
Jun 16, 20221 min read
1932's Aunt Kate's Household Annual -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Beefsteak Pie, Chicken Rissoles, Canadian Ginger Cake, Cherry Cake, Banana Cream Sandwiches and more. Vintage Cookbook: Aunt Kate's...
Michael Laxer
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Grand Canyon Cookbook -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Arizona Sangria, Breakfast Fry Bread Taco, Spicy Spinach Salad, Grand Canyon Chili, Green Chile Enchiladas and more. Vintage Cookbook:...
Michael Laxer
May 19, 20222 min read
Spicy BBQ short rib marinade
Today we are going to take a look at a terrific beef short rib marinade for the charcoal BBQ that is salty and spicy with a hint sweet....
Michael Laxer
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Whole Grain Oobleck and Eggs
By Natalie This fun vegetarian dish combines a cabbage salad with "Oobleck" and poached eggs. Cabbage Salad Ingredients: 1/2 Napa cabbage...
Michael Laxer
Apr 3, 20221 min read
Seasoned lemon beef
Today we are going to take a look at making a very easy dish that uses relatively inexpensive beef but that comes out fork tender and...
Michael Laxer
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Crispy Battered Fish Bites -- Spicy & Delicious
Today we are going to take a look at making a fun and tasty treat: Deep fried battered spicy fish bites. For our fish we are using the...
Michael Laxer
Feb 17, 20223 min read
Soviet Armenian Dishes, 1971 -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Shashlyk (Lamb Skewers), Sputnik Croquettes, Beef Filet & Bozbash Echmiadzinsky (Lamb Soup) An Armenian hors d'oeuvres platter This...
Michael Laxer
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Prosciutto, pesto & provolone wrap with ricotta & arugula
This amazing, fun and easy recipe makes air fired cheese your "bread" in a wrap that you can do any number of variations on. Here we used...
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