Evelyn Chartres Author
Main Dishes

Three Cheese Breakfast Quiche

A quiche for breakfast? Yes! This crustless quiche recipe combines three cheeses, sautéed mushrooms, and spinach to create a flavourful breakfast favourite! While this recipe bakes to perfection,  add some bacon, toast, and cretons to make things interesting!

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces (150 ml) of chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil
  • 1 can (285 ml) of canned sliced mushrooms (drained)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of ground cumin
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) of onions
  • 2 cloves (5-10 g) of crushed garlic
  • 2 ounces (55 g) of crumbled feta
  • 1 cup (235 ml) of milk
  • 4 large eggs or equivalent in egg whites
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) of grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup (120 ml) of shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. On a greased 9 inch (22 cm) pie tin spread the spinach then set aside.
  3. Using a medium pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add mushrooms and cumin. Sauté until mushrooms are lightly browned.
  5. Add onions and garlic to the pan. Continue to sauté until the onions are transparent.
  6. Remove from heat, drain of any remaining oil. Line pan tin with contents.
  7. Crumble feta cheese over spinach and mushroom mix.
  8. In a small bowl, mix: milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese and seasoning.
  9. Pour contents of bowl into the pie tin. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  10. Place in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until top is a golden brown.
17 September 2018 By Leave a Comment Filed Under: Breakfast, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

Crying Lamb

Featured - Crying LambCrying lamb is said to have its origins from communities that used shared ovens. The meat is cooked above the vegetables absorbing any drippings which adds to this meals distinctive flavour.

This ready-to-serve recipe is sure to attract some attention during its preparation and cooking. It’s great for family gatherings and has a traditional feel that is sometimes missing from modern dishes.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces (285 g) of potatoes cut into small cubes
  • 8 ounces (225 g) of parsnips or carrots cut into small slices
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) of finely chopped onions
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) of sliced red peppers
  • 2 cloves (5-10 mg) of pressed garlic
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil
  • 2 pounds (900 mg) of lamb shanks
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of thyme
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dill
  • 4 tablespoons (15 ml) of lemon juice (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bag or sealable container, mix all ingredients up to and including the olive oil.  Mix until contents are evenly coated before placing them in an oiled stoneware container.
  3. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes to soften potatoes and parsnips.
  4. Remove from oven and stir contents.
  5. Mix thyme, dill and lemon juice into a small container. Cover lamb shanks in mixture and set aside.
  6. Using an oiled skillet sear the lamb shanks on every side for a minute or so.
  7. Top stoneware with a grill and place the lamb shanks overtop to make sure that any drippings will pour onto the vegetables.
  8. Return to the oven and cook for about an hour until the internal temperature has reached 160°F (71°C) for medium or 170°F (77°C) for well-done.
  9. Remove from oven, let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  10. Meal is ready-to-serve.
23 April 2018 By Leave a Comment Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Brochettes de Crevettes Mariné à Vinaigrette Italienne

A shrimp marinade made with a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Ingredients are readily available, easy to assemble and the flavour will blow you away!

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of salt
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) of balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil
  • 1 clove (5-10 g) of garlic (pressed)
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of herbes de Provence
  • 1 pound (450 g) of shelled shrimp

Instructions

  1. In a sealable bag place all ingredients and shake until you have a consistent mixture.
  2. Refrigerate for at least four hours (preferably overnight) to marinate the shrimp.
  3. Soak the skewers in water for an hour to prevent burning while over the grill.
  4. Arrange the shrimp on the skewers, set aside some of the vinaigrette.
  5. Grill over a barbecue and baste occasionally with vinaigrette. Meat is ready once it has a consistent pink colouring.
  6. Pull from grill, ready to serve.
26 March 2018 By Leave a Comment Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Fondue au Fromage

A cheese fondue is one of the better known variants. White wine and cheese slowly melted into a thick dipping sauce. I prefer to use a french baguette to dip, since the hard crust will give you a surface for the forks to bite into.

Be careful not let the cheese come to a boil, that will cause the fondue to curdle. If your cheese fondue is too thick add some wine. Alternatively add more cheese or cornstarch to thicken the fondue.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (355 ml) of dry white wine
  • ¾ pound (350 ml) of shredded old cheddar cheese
  • ¼ pound (115 ml) of shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ pound (115 ml) of shredded havarti
  • 2 cloves (10-15 g) of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) of cognac (optional)
  • 1 French bread baguette

Instructions

  1. Cut baguette into ¼ inch (0.6 cm) slices and set aside.
  2. In a heavy pot add wine, cheese and garlic. Mix and melt contents under low to medium-low heat, careful to never bring cheese to a boil.
  3. Stir occasionally, until you have a consistent finish.
  4. Add nutmeg, pepper and cognac, continue to stir. Add cornstarch as necessary to thicken the sauce.
  5. When ready transfer to the fondue pot, maintain heat and serve.
26 February 2018 By Leave a Comment Filed Under: Desserts, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Ginger, Peanut, and Pork Tenderloin

A tasty way to marinate pork tenderloin using ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce and various spices. This dish is typically, cut into tender bite-sized pieces and is a family favourite!

This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. I use this when going camping for the week, since it can be used as cold packs as it thaws and allows me to get supper done on the first day without much effort.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml)  of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of ground ginger
  • 1 clove (5-10 g) of garlic
  • 1 pound (450 g) of pork tenderloin

Instructions

  1. In a freezer bag, add all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  2. Use a straw take out any excess air then seal the bag.
  3. Place in the fridge for at least two (2) hours or preferably overnight.  Mix contents occasionally.
  4. Grill pork tenderloin until meat is cooked throughout.  Occasionally baste with marinade to enhance flavour.
  5. Cut up tenderloin into bite-sized pieces. Ready to serve.
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