Indulgent Eggplant Parma

Eggplant parma is a labour of love. Everyone knows that a GREAT eggplant parmesan has breaded, seasoned eggplant.  All other variations that try to avoid the breading just don't cut it for me. So, in an effort to still get that great taste without all the oil and frying, I bake the eggplant. ...

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Rancher's Pie (we made up the name)

I'm not really sure how this name came up for this casserole.  I think we decided while eating the concoction because it has a southwestern kinda taste to it and it's great with hot sauce. A riff on a traditional Shepard's Pie or in bon Quebecois...fabulous Pate Chinois! I was thinking of a TWIST to this...

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My Son's Persian Saffron Scented Salmon

WOW, who knew? I guess a lifetime of hanging out in his family kitchen combined with an innate global sensibility lead my son to create unbelievable flavours and presentation in this glorious dish, and with such ease! As this dish came together, the aroma of caramelized onions and sensuous saffron...

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