By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca minorgan@yahoo.ca Meatloaf As winter sets in and boy has it ever made it’s presence known this year my food cravings always tend towards ‘comfort food’, all those dishes that mom used to make that always seemed to fit the bill at this time of year. One such iconic […]
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Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Turkey Porchetta Every year I try, without much success I must add, to dress up the ubiquitous Christmas turkey in a different way, but sadly the traditionalists in the family usually rule the day! This year however I am determined to pursue my endeavour to give a […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmts.ca Thai Dry Chicken Curry Most of my almost 40 passionate years in the food service business have been focused on foods that incorporate very bold flavours. My many recent trips to South East Asia have only resulted in strengthening and elevating this practice to exciting new […]
Bands For Baskets Christmas helping of Music
It’s 2013 and Bands For Baskets is back to help. In conjunction with Kiwanis International and Pointe Claire’s Calistoga Grill; West-Islander Peter Angrove, Ross Griffiths and a bevy of Volunteers will once again be giving of their time and efforts, hosting the latest edition of BANDS FOR BASKETS, this being their 8th annual fund raiser to supply Christmas Baskets […]
Estiatorio Milos
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Milos…when one hears this name uttered you immediately think of superb seafood served in luxurious and sophisticated surroundings, fabulous service and of course, prices to match. I must admit, that having lived in Montreal since 1964 and being a great lover of fish and seafood, I have […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Chutney Cranberries have been typically used during all thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations and in addition to their wonderful accompaniment to turkey they are also considered to be extremely high in nutrient and antioxidant qualities.
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Pho Ba When one visits Viet Nam it is impossible to avoid sampling this truly amazing dish found in restaurants and food stalls throughout the country, it’s practically a national dish and can be enjoyed at most places for a bit more than a dollar. Pho originated […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Caramel Apple Cheesecake It is the time of year when we head out to the orchards and pick apples. We are lucky in Quebec to have so many great orchards just minutes away by car. Cheesecake is always a favourite with me and this one is definitely […]
The Curry House
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca The Curry House The American author Ella Winter once remarked to her well known colleague and countryman Thomas Wolfe “Don’t you know you can’t go home again” and in doing so was singularily responsible for the redacted and now iconic phrase “you can’t go home” being entered […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Garlicky Shrimp & White Beans Spanish food like Italian food is easy on preparation relying heavily on the quality of its ingredients. This recipe is a combination of two, a delicious ragu of cannellini beans and tomatoes and the popular Spanish tapas dish of garlic shrimp. I […]