This recipe is adapted from America’s Test Kitchen’s book, One-Pan Wonders. This recipe uses one of the test kitchen’s favourite secret ingredients: instant tapioca. When added along with some dried porcini mushrooms, a lush flavourful gravy is created. The tapioca also prevents the sauce from getting watered down as the meat releases its juices. Serves:
Read More4 pounds Village Grocer Pot Roast 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped 2 litres beef stock 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 4 large onions, sliced 2 cups dry red wine 4 bay leaves 4 tablespoons cornstarch Pan sear the pot roast in a Dutch oven, then remove. In the same pot, saute onions. Add red wine,
Read MoreIngredients 1 (4 lb) pot roast 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard canola oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 750 ml red wine 8 shallots, peeled 4 cups beef stock 5 carrots, peeled 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stalk celery, cut in half 4 sprigs thyme 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced
Read MoreIn a heavy pot, or Dutch oven (with a tight fitting lid) heat about 1/4 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of cooking oil together. Dredge entire roast with flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Brown the roast slowly on all sides. Now add 5 or 6 medium-sized, sliced onions to the pot and brown
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Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts cooked & cubed into bite-size pieces* 125ml bottle(1/2 cup) Nando’s Peri-Peri Sauce (medium or hot depending on your preference) 1/4 cup Village Grocer’s Buffalo Sauce 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 green onion, sliced 1 cup medium cheddar cheese**, grated 1 cup Monterrey Jack or mozzarella cheese,
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Karen discovered this Blooming Rose Nacho dish from an authentic Mexican restaurant in Palo Alto called La Morenita. Not only does this dish have awesome eye appeal but each chip is dressed in nacho fixings for you to savour with each bite. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 (300 g) bag round tortilla chips, Neal Brothers are
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Ingredients 12 whole chicken wings 3 ounces unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Method Load a 6-quart saucepan with a steamer basket and 1 inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Remove the tips of the wings and discard
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This dip supposedly was first served in the Zodiac restaurant of the upscale Neiman Marcus department store in Dallas, Texas in the 50’s. It is essentially a “rich” creamy dip made with cheddar cheese, bacon and almonds and has remained a classic ever since. Makes 6 – 8 servings Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) mayonnaise ½
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This is a great recipe when you need to feed a crowd of nacho lovers. Makes 8 – 10 servings Ingredients 1- large (300g) bag tortilla corn chips 1 can (398 ml) refried beans 1 can (398 ml) black beans 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast 1 package Taco seasoning mix 1 cup (250ml) cherry
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This chili has a healthy power punch of protein and fiber. We love this recipe for easy entertaining during the big game. Serve it right from the slow cooker set on warm so guests can help themselves keeping appetites satisfied from beginning, through half-time, and the grand finish. Makes 6 – 8 servings Ingredients 1
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