On the menu

Rhubarb Bread

This bread has a delicate taste that goes well with the acidity of the rhubarb.

Ranch Dressing

This popular dressing has a refreshing taste.

Maple Grilled Salmon Steaks

Maple syrup adds a wonderful flavor to this grilled salmon.

Main Dishes

Warm fresh tomato Farfalle

To learn more about tomatoes, Read: Cooking with tomato Normally I prefer to cook with food at their peak

Québec Pulled Meat Pie

This version of meat pie is made with pieces of cooked meat, potatoes and onions before baking the pie.

Tomato Zucchini Casserole

This is a colourful casserole and it is very simple to prepare. Is is also delicious when reheated.

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Cream of Leek

It’s the perfect soup to make with fresh leeks offered at a discount in September and October.

Instant Pot Cretons (Quebec pork pâté)

You will love these Cretons spread on your morning toasts or country bread at lunch time.

Instant Pot Risotto

A delicious risotto cooked without supervision.

Desserts

Blueberry Grunt

I love desserts and fruit pastries are my favorites. You will love these Blueberry Grunts neither too rich nor too sweet.

Blueberry Streusel Cake

This cake is a real treat accompanied by either coffee, tea or a glass of milk.

Chocolate Rice Krispies Squares

Young and old will love these quickly prepared squares

Foods

The Magic of Lemon

Fresh lemon is an indispensable magic ingredient in our kitchens. Just a small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice is

Recipes for Large Cucumbers

When harvesting the last vegetables of the season, we often discover large forgotten cucumbers, hidden under the foliage. These cucumbers,

Blueberry: History, Cooking and Picking

Picking berries and mushrooms in the wild is one of my passions. I can’t wait for the blueberries to ripen

Handy

Cooking temperatures guide

It is since I placed my digital instant thermometer in clear view close to my stove (chefs keep it permanently

Ingredients volume-weight chart

This is a volume-weitght chart I worked on for many years. It will be handy as a reference to add

Tableau équivalence volume-poids pour pâtisserie

Ingredients weights chart for pastry

This weights charts for pastry is handy and fast to consult to prepare desserts and pastries. [table id=14/]

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