The duck was the most intimidating dish of the Spring Break Cookbook Challenge. The one I almost took off the list by fear of messing it up. When I told my husband I was hesitant about making the duck, he responded "Isn't the whole point to challenge yourself and try to make dishes you aren't familiar with?".… Continue reading #SBCC Day 4: Canard à la Québécoise
The Spring Break Cookbook Challenge officially started on Monday. After a long day exploring the city with a friend (i.e. walking and eating), I didn't feel like eating anything too heavy or that would take more than one hour to make. Caramelized Endives with Serrano Ham, from Ottolenghi: The Cookbook This cookbook was gifted to… Continue reading #SBCC Day 1: Ottolenghi’s Endives
A recent conversation with my husband went something like this... Me: I plan to make "potsticker" turkey meatballs this week. Hubby: You should make it a meatloaf instead. Me: I thought you didn't like meatloaf? Hubby: Yeah but it would be easier to portion. Me: I have never found meatballs too hard to portion. Hubby:… Continue reading “Potsticker-Inspired” Turkey Meatloaf
I spend a big chunk of Friday morning whining (by myself) that we didn't have anything to make for dinner and looking for a good-enough excuse to eat out. Never mind the fact that we had a freezer full of turkey breast and random beef cuts. I just wasn't excited about making dinner the way… Continue reading Teriyaki Turkey, or the Friday Night Delight
The Hungry Quebbie 