If you haven't tried using barley in risotto, you really are missing something. Full of fibre goodness, barley is a great alternative to arborio rice since it becomes plump and chewy when cooked. You could simply prepare this dish as baked barley and turkey but by adding the … [Read more...] about Use Leftover Holiday Turkey for a Comforting Baked Barley Risotto
Winter
The Comfort of Great Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf/Beef Bourguignon is essentially an upstairs version of a simple beef stew, named for Burgundy after the type of wine which was used in the dish. Frugal cooks have always looked for ways to tenderize cheaper cuts of meat; using alcohol and low heat is a great … [Read more...] about The Comfort of Great Boeuf Bourguignon
Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
The holidays involve a great deal of preparation and the least of which is what to do with all the leftovers. Even if you picked your turkey clean you will be surprised at what meat is left on the bones. Making stock is as simple as adding the carcass, vegetables (even … [Read more...] about Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
Hearty Lentil Stew
Late summer is often the time when you start looking for heavier comfort foods as the weather gets cooler. However, it may be too early to dive into classic winter dishes. Take lentil stew for example. It is a heavier dish, but not as heavy as beef stew. While many lentil … [Read more...] about Hearty Lentil Stew
Satisfying One-Pan Smothered Pork Chops
My husband is the hunter/gatherer in our household, dedicated to getting the best bargains. So depending on what your hunter brings home for the pot, you need to have an arsenal of recipes on hand to cook from. This is my favourite way to use thinly cut bone-in pork chops. It … [Read more...] about Satisfying One-Pan Smothered Pork Chops
