Nutella Crepes (photo: R Marinho)

Nutella Crepes for Breakfast

I never really cook (this is Raphael, if you are wondering, I’m the guy who takes the photos and eats all the food posted on this blog), mostly because Ghaz is a much better cook, but here and there I try something out in the kitchen to give the Wife a rest – she deserves …

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Fresh Pasta (photo: R Marinho)

Fresher than Fresh Pasta

I guess I’m having an Italian few days with my latest blogs. Raphael and I loved Italy so much and we didn’t really go crazy and spend that much money on restaurants. One night we said okay, lets not make money an issue and go for the best Italian food while we were in Florence. …

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Halibut with Hash (photo: R Marinho)

Halibut with a side of Hash

This recipe is an inspiration from a few places. First was from a year ago when my husband made me the most delicious dinner for our anniversary. The difference between my recipe and his was his was with chicken and presunto. My second inspiration came from going to Grandville Island yesterday morning. Everything was so …

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Bocconcini (photo: R Marinho)

Caprese

So Raphael wanted a snack but I had renovated my kitchen with the help of Just DIY Decor to the extent of what he calls “Loco Cleaning”. So I really didn’t want to turn on the stove or the oven; nor did I want to make too many dishes dirty. You know when you have …

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Homemade Granola (photo: Raphael Marinho)

Homemade Granola

So my cousin, who I have now made my editor because I apparently have spelling mistakes (which should come to no surprise to those who know me well), has let me know that I need to make my blog more about me. Well other than food, me is the next thing I love to talk …

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Steak Salad (photo: Raphael Marinho)

Tenderloin Steak Salad

Marinade for steak – These measurements don’t need to be exact Zest and juice of one lemon 2 tablespoon of grated ginger root 2 tablespoon of grated garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 table spoons of rosemary 2 tenderloin steaks – other cuts will to but this is …

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Salmon with Goat Cheese (photo: Raphael Marinho)

Stuffed Salmon

Notes and Tips: This recipe’s measurements don’t need to be exact and when you beat the salmon not all sides will come out to the same thickness. The key is to get it to roll onto itself. 1 cup goat cheese (or creamed cheese) Half large bell pepper – finely chopped (I like to use red peppers) 2 green …

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Spagetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe makes enough for 4 plates or dinner for two with lots of left overs. 1 lb ground beef 1 large can tomato sauce 2 med. onions
 – cubed 1 carrot stick – cubed 1 celery stick – cubed 5 or 6 mushrooms 6 garlic cloves
 – minced 10 cherry tomatoes – sliced in half …

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Waffle with Strawberries & Maple Syrup

Sunday Morning Waffles

Recipe makes about 8 square waffles 1 ¾ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 Tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 egg yolks – beaten 1 ¾ cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil 3 egg whites – beaten stiffly Mix all dry ingredients. Combine yolks and milk. Stir into dry ingredients. Stir in oil and …

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