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Orange Bistro Bolognese Sauce

Sep 16, 2017 | Tralee Pearce

Head chef Dominic Fezzuoglio shares the classic Bolognese recipe he makes from scratch to serve with pillow-shaped homemade gnocchi.

Cooking with Paul J. Dickson of The Black Wolf Smokehouse

Jun 21, 2017 | Tralee Pearce

There’s virtually no food Paul won’t give the smoker treatment – mussels smoked in their shells and smoked beets are two recent successes.

Cured and Smoked Salmon

Jun 21, 2017 | Tralee Pearce

Paul’s salmon is a different beast, a chunk of fish that flakes as though it’s been cooked, but with a sweet, salty bite.

Cooking with Jason Perkins of Ray’s 3rd Generation Bistro Bakery

Mar 20, 2017 | Tralee Pearce

Jason drew the inspiration for today’s dish from a restaurant meal he enjoyed last year in Port Dover.

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Mar 20, 2017 | Tralee Pearce

Braised beef short ribs, horseradish mayonnaise and (optional) veal demi-glace.

Cooking with Lavender Blue Catering

Nov 22, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

Warm up to winter with chef Terry Doel’s Moroccan lentil stew.

Moroccan Lentil Stew

Nov 22, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

Warm up to winter with chef Terry Doel’s Moroccan lentil stew.

Cooking with Anthony Trenton of Aria Bistro

Sep 16, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

Learning to cook at his Macedonian grandmother’s side as a boy in Mississauga, he says he learned, “You cook with emotion as opposed to cooking just to eat.”

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Sour Cherry Preserves

Sep 16, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

Oh, and those leftover sour cherry preserves? Try with scones, pancakes or French toast.

Cooking with Pam Fanjoy of The Friendly Chef Adventures

Jun 20, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

Pam Fanjoy’s “Deliciousness Slaw”

Steelhead Trout with Seared Dry Scallops 
and “Deliciousness Slaw”

Jun 20, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

Try this dish, built on the “Deliciousness Slaw” which helped her ace the Chopped Canada audition.

Cooking with Chef Christopher Walsh of Rustik

Mar 21, 2016 | Tralee Pearce

He’s full of insider tips too. Think you know how to make homemade mayo or aioli?